Position Title:
Child Nutrition Specialist
Salary Range:
$4,765 - $7,307
A little about The Oregon Department of Education and Child Nutrition Program:
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.
The team with the Child Nutrition Program brings an abundance of open communication, positivity, and warmth to a highly collaborative and goal-oriented work environment. All opportunities, challenges, and ideas are met with respect and an open mind. This unit prides itself on supporting one another and maintaining a seamless flow of communication. All programs are served passionately and efficiently, placing partner experience and working collaboratively with the community as a top priority.
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Child Nutrition Specialist for our Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) within the Office of the Director. This is a full-time, permanent position represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
What you will do!
This exciting role as a Child Nutrition Specialist allows you to work closely with staff who administer child nutrition programs across Oregon to strengthen their program operations and provide technical support. As the main contact for sponsor support and assistance, you work directly with sponsors to review application materials, evaluate the viability, capability, and accountability of applicants and sponsors. You will also provide training, consultative technical assistance, monitoring, and communication to support the effective administration of Oregon Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) in public, non-profit, for-profit, and tribal settings; recruit sponsors and participants to address food insecurity in Oregon and support healthy nutrition and eating behaviors.
A day in the life:
Assist management to develop grant applications, establish goals and priorities, and develop an annual plan of work for Child Nutrition Programs based on needs assessments and federal requirements.
Interpret program-related federal regulations and guidelines, state statutes, rules and agency policies, and procedures.
Review and effectively approve or deny new and renewing sponsor applications, budgets, management plans, reimbursement claims based on federal regulations and guidelines, state statutes, rules and agency policies, and procedures.
Work cooperatively with legal experts to interpret and apply statutory requirements for policies, materials, forms, requests for proposal, agreements, and contracts.
Conduct on-site pre-approval visits of sponsoring organizations to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures and governing statutes.
Prepare review-related correspondence and monitor applicant and current programs for compliance with federal regulations and guidelines, state statutes and rules, and agency policies and procedures.
Why us?
At ODE, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Our office prides itself on creating an inclusive, collaborative and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and eleven (11) paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to impact the lives of children, youth, and families statewide, the Oregon Department of Education is the place for you.
What are we looking for?
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Nutrition, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills required for the position under recruitment AND two years of operational or management experience in food service;
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Desired Attributes:
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess a compelling combination of the following background, skills, and experience:
Familiarity with interpreting, consulting, and applying compliance, regulations, rules, and policies.
Strong comprehensive written skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to speak publicly, facilitate, collaborate and train diverse groups.
Intermediate skills in MS Office, primarily in Word, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint (including slide animations, slide formatting, and importing images). Excel skills including applying formulas, linking cells, and creating graphs and project management software like SmartSheet.
Experience with providing technical assistance around programs, projects, applications, and grants.
Basic knowledge of contract management, business administration, legal terminology, and contract language.
Familiarity with child nutrition programs or food service management.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
How to apply:
Materials Required –
*Resume
*Cover Letter stating why you are interested in this position and addressing your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages)
External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/CV. View this video for help.
Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/CV. View this job aid for help.
Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application. Please contact ode.jobs@state.or.us if you have any questions on the application process.
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