Rural Health Nutrition Specialist (Program Specialist II)

The Nebraska Department of Education

About the role

This position focuses on equipment infrastructure and provides funding and technical assistance for grant recipients to support the development of local food supply chains that provide kitchen-ready, local foods to Nebraska schools.

Responsibilities

• Captures logistics for training events, including identifying and reserving locations.
• Develops and implements training opportunities for school nutrition programs related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
• Creates and updates evidence-based learning materials and resources to support training opportunities.
• Responds to inquiries and provides consultative services and technical assistance to local program operators.
• Leverages culinary skills training to support professional networking and peer learning through ongoing collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and exchanging best practices among school nutrition staff.
• Establishes and analyzes reporting and recording systems to monitor metrics and submit review reports.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver's license, and works in a variety of settings.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Preferred Qualifications: Registered dietitian and experience working within a school system or with the Farm to School program. Familiarity with USDA Child Nutrition Program meal patterns.

Qualifications

• None specified

Benefits

Includes competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement with a guaranteed 5% return. Also offers a variety of leave types, including 156% state-matched retirement.

Pay

$30.979/hour, based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Schedule

Approximately 85% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 15% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as conferences, meetings, and schools. There is also approximately three days of overnight travel per month.