Nutrition Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Spokane, WA

21h•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Nutrition Specialist supports the Health Promotion Programs team within the New Roots Program by leading weekly food security work, including food distribution, and connecting that work to New Roots Garden production. The role runs weekly distributions, supports spring and summer garden production that supplies food distribution projects, and creates opportunities for clients to participate in the garden. The position also collects and enters project data and prepares monthly and quarterly reports in partnership with the Health Promotion Coordinator and the Safety, Health and Education Programs Manager. It promotes a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment at distribution and garden sites and supports Health Promotion activities as needed and as available.

Requirements

Experience with food distribution, food security, nutrition, or community health programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with data collection and data entry, and comfort with spreadsheets or databases.
Attention to detail and ability to keep accurate, confidential records.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and across multiple sites.
Food handler card or willingness to obtain one, if required.
Ability to lift 80 lbs. and work outdoors in the garden, with or without reasonable accommodation, if these are essential job functions.
Candidates must already have work authorization in the location where the position is advertised.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or urban gardening experience.
Bilingual candidates.
Lived experience with food insecurity or connection to the communities served.

Responsibilities

Run all aspects of the weekly food security program and food distribution, including planning, setup, participant check-in, distribution, and cleanup.
Receive, store, and handle food safely, and keep inventory and supplies organized.
Support spring and summer New Roots Garden production to supply food distribution projects.
Create opportunities for clients to visit and participate in the New Roots Garden, helping them feel welcome and comfortable on site.
Collect and enter food security and garden project data accurately and on time while keeping participant information confidential.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports in partnership with the Health Promotion Coordinator and the Safety, Health and Education Programs Manager.
Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment at distribution and garden sites.
Support Health Promotion activities as needed and as available.
Directly supervise volunteers and interns under the project.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days.
10 U.S. holidays.
20–25 days of paid time off, based on role and tenure.
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month.
Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month.
Vision insurance starting at $5 per month.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
Non-elective employer retirement contribution based on age and years of service, with three-year vesting.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.