Nutritionist position at The Food Bank for Westchester in Elmsford, NY to your list-serv.
The position is full-time with benefits.

Accepting emailed Cover Letters and Resumes, only, to:
Sara Cox
The Food Bank for Westchester
Director of Member Services and Nutrition
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JSY JOB DESCRIPTION:

GENERAL STATEMENT:
The "Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables" Nutritionist is a grant-funded position by the New York State Department of Health, Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program and USDA.  Responsible for planning and implementing Nutrition Education to The Food Bank for Westchester member programs with a major focus on SNAP eligible clients.  This position may require some "after business' and week end hours.  This position reports to the Director of Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:
*           Registered Dietitian preferred OR
*           BS in Nutrition OR
*           BS in Public Health with a minimum 15 credits in nutrition
*           Must have 2 years community nutrition/public health experience
*           Strong computer skills
*           Travel required with possible overnight travel
*           Serv-safe certified within first 6 months of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position reports directly to the Director of Member Services and will work in tandem with the Agency Relations Manager and the Food Growing Project Coordinator.

Specific duties will include, but not limited to:
1.         JSY Nutritionist/Consultant will perform the following services for the Food Bank in the capacity of a Public Health Nutritionist:
*           Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive nutrition education and obesity prevention program for low-income individuals accessing emergency food programs.

*           Identify food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens who will participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed).

*           Schedule and conduct nutrition education sessions and recipe demonstrations with SNAP- eligible participants.

*           Market JSY nutrition education sessions to food pantry operators and community partners to highlight nutrition education training opportunities that are available to food stamp
            eligible populations.

*           Participate in activities sponsored by the Food Banks, HPNAP, community groups and other partners to facilitate SNAP-Ed program objectives.

*           Conduct a minimum of 10 nutrition education sessions with at least 100 SNAP eligible participants per month using lesson plan materials provided.

*           Utilize learner-centered and facilitated group discussion teaching techniques to enhance effectiveness of nutrition education sessions.

*           Maintain regional calendar / contact information for JSY website.

*           Identify community events that support SNAP-Ed goals for the intended target audience.

*           Provide written reports to NYSDOH.

*           Actively participate in all JSY team conference calls and events. Strive to manage all resources wisely for the maximum use of the Program.

*           Seek opportunities for professional development to improve effectiveness in the performance of job duties.

*           Participate in other SNAP-Ed related duties as "assigned" (ex. curriculum redesign, recipe development, etc).

2. Program Activities
*           Work closely with appropriate Food Bank staff and member agency staff to conduct workshops at Direct Service locations, such as Kraft Mobile Food Pantry locations.

*           Work in collaboration with the Food Bank staff and Department of Health to assess the emergency food programs prior to developing policies and implementing environmental
            changes to support health promotion and obesity prevention activities.

*           Assist Agency Relations Coordinator to develop programs and training for all members relevant to marketing JSY.

3. Other:
*           Contribute to the monthly newsletter, nutrition web page and other publications as needed.

*           Market food products to member programs and their clients, as needed.

*           Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to enter and access information on computers and desk top publishing systems.
Ability to file and retrieve information from office flies.
Ability to access all work sites of the agency.
Ability to travel independently in the day time and evening.
Ability to give speeches and presentations to groups.
Ability to lift, carry, and set - up a variety of promotional materials including VCRs, materials in boxes, and table top screens (weighing up to 25 pounds).
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to pack and unpack and put away various materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working inside in office environment.
Working outside in a variety of conditions on special events/promotional projects (targeting SNAP -Ed audiences).
Travel throughout The Food Bank for Westchester service area and NYS on occasion.
Possibility of irregular or extended work hours.
The purpose of this job description is to provide an overview of the scope of the position. This is not a comprehensive list of duties/responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.


Sara Cox
Director of Member Services and Nutrition
Food Bank for Westchester
200 Clearbrook Road
Elmsford, NY 10523-1314

Phone:  914-923-1100 x210
Direct Phone:  914-909-9611
Fax:  914-923-1198

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