United Way of New York City is hiring a nutritionist.  See below and attached.

Stacey McCarthy, MPH | Assistant Director  | Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program

United Way of New York City | 205 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 | 212.251.4060 | [log in to unmask]

Nutritionist

Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP), Community Impact Department

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world's most recognized charitable brands, we envision caring communities in which all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives.  We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance.

UWNYC works side-by-side with individuals, nonprofits, government, businesses, foundations, faith-based organizations, and community partners in developing strategies to produce far-reaching results.  We create and fund initiatives focused on improving the quality of life for individuals and families; provide technical assistance, leadership development, and other support to strengthen the capacity of our nonprofit partners; and advocate on important issues affecting our communities. 

THE POSITION

Summary of Position

UWNYC’S Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) seeks to improve the health and nutrition status of people in need of food assistance in New York City.  HPNAP provides food and operations support funding, training and technical assistance to more than 400 pantries and soup kitchens. Our hunger prevention and nutrition strategies are intended to improve the health status of vulnerable New Yorkers by not just providing meals and groceries, but also improving the nutritional value of the food they eat and providing nutrition education to emergency food operators. Our program model ensures a minimum of 15% of emergency foods distributed are fresh fruits and vegetables and the all items adhere to rigorous nutrition guidelines.

The Nutritionist will be responsible for coordinating Local Produce Link, our farm to food pantry program, and other nutrition initiatives for HPNAP.  Primary responsibilities include working collaboratively with our partner organization to manage the program, develop and implement nutrition education and sustainable agriculture-related resources and initiatives, and provide technical assistance trainings and workshops.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of HPNAP

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Local Produce Link Program Management

• Manage the application, recruitment, and selection process for new food pantries

·         Develop contracts for food pantries and farmers that include program requirements and deliverables designed to meet program goals

·         Develop content and conduct annual contract workshops and end of season meeting for food pantry staff

·         Develop and administer program evaluation surveys to food pantries

·         Monitor food pantries for compliance with food distribution, reporting, and communication requirements

·         Provide onsite technical assistance and training to food pantries to encourage compliance with program requirements

Local Produce Link Nutrition and Farm Education

·         Develop and conduct nutrition education workshops for food pantry staff

·         Develop nutrition and farm education resources for pantry staff and clients 

·         Conduct farm education workshops at food pantries and at partnering farms

·         Work with partner organization to coordinate and manage 100 cooking demonstrations for pantry clients

Emergency Food Program Monitoring and Program Review

·         Conduct site monitoring visits to food pantries and soup kitchens for food safety,  nutrition, and administrative compliance

·         Educate food pantry staff and volunteers in food safety and nutrition through the provision of workshops, trainings and newsletters

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The Nutritionist requires a thorough understanding and past work experience in community nutrition, nutrition education, and/or public health. The Nutritionist must be able to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external existing organizational partners.

• A master’s degree in nutrition, public health and/or health education from an accredited institution, preferred, or a Registered Dietitian with at least four years of professional experience in community nutrition, preferred.

• Experience creating and implementing nutrition education at the community level
• Knowledge of and experience with the nonprofit sector, sustainable and local agriculture, and food systems

·         Knowledge of nutrition research methods and program evaluation

• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills
• Strong presentation, public speaking and meeting facilitation skills
• Strong team orientation, relationship-building and negotiation skills, and ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people
• Clear and strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to [log in to unmask] with the title Nutritionist in the subject caption. Please no calls or faxes. Candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive background and reference check.

United Way of NYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer