Nutrition Facilitator

Saginaw Area Consortium • Saginaw, MI

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is grant funded and has an end date. The Nutrition Facilitator will work under the Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds (HBHM) grant, providing nutrition education through taste testing and cooking demonstrations in low income elementary schools in the Great Lakes Bay region. HBHM also works with schools and communities to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness. The Nutrition Facilitator is responsible for planning and implementing these lessons in classrooms, in accordance with grant requirements, and completing the required paperwork and documentation. Training on the implemented curriculum will be provided upon hiring. The position requires travel to districts in the Great Lakes Bay region, which may include schools located in Saginaw, and Bay counties. Must have their own reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in education required.
• Willingness to travel within Saginaw and Bay counties is required.
• Flexible weekday schedule required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer skills/ data entry required.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in education, food, nutrition, or health-related programming preferred.
• A basic understanding of nutrition concepts and cooking skills are preferred.
• Experience working with elementary age children is preferred.
• Experience working with school personnel, parents, and/or students preferred.
• Certified ServSafe Food Handler preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Nutrition and Wellness Education Program Supervisor in fulfilling specific duties, including report writing, application writing, and review.
• Assist with creating, planning, and executing the vision for the HBHM program.
• Assist with leadership, facilitation, and assistance to LEAs and SISD/HBHM programs for annual reports.
• Food preparation for lessons and other activities as assigned.
• Cultivate, facilitate, and support a positive culture and climate within the Instructional Services Department and Saginaw ISD.
• HBHM lessons taught with fidelity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive fringe benefit package is offered, which includes health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel.
• Travel expenses for required conferences, including hotel and mileage, will be reimbursed through the grant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level