School Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Program Administration
• Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Oversight
• Nutrition Program Leadership
• Student Engagement & Nutrition Promotion
• Nutrition Education & Experiential Learning
• Financial & Operational Oversight
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented leader with expertise in school nutrition, program management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous quality improvement.
• Associate degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Public Health Education, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in school nutrition, food service management, public health nutrition, or program administration.
• Working knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs, Indiana Department of Education requirements, food safety regulations, and school wellness policies.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, or food service operations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, manage multiple priorities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, families, students, and community partners.
• Commitment to promoting student health, equity, and educational success through nutrition.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with ability to travel between school campuses.
• Ability to be bonded.
• Maintains good health, ethical conduct, and positive relationships consistent with The Oaks Academy's mission and values.
• Devout Christian who is a member of, associated with, or seeking to be associated with, a Christ-centered community of faith or a church.