Description
Job Summary
Do you want to turn nutrition knowledge into meaningful community impact? You will coordinate and expand Food for Health programs that strengthen nutrition security across our service area while collaborating with healthcare partners, interns and internal teams. In this role, you manage key program logistics, support nutrition education initiatives and help advance grant-funded projects that improve access to healthy food. What success looks like in the first 6–12 months includes strong healthcare partner relationships, smooth coordination of Food for Health programs, effective oversight of dietetic interns and measurable contributions to nutrition education materials, surveys and program data.
Day in the Life
Coordinate Healthcare Programs
- Prepare program materials such as agreements, training materials and flyers
- Coordinate onboarding of new healthcare partners
- Place program orders and communicate delivery information to healthcare partners
- Maintain strong relationships with healthcare partners
- Conduct site visits to assess program standards and partner agency needs
- Collect and maintain reported partner data
Dietetic Internship Program Management
- Manage the dietetic internship program
- Supervise graduate students
- Coordinate placements and projects with university program directors
- Maintain relationships with program partners and university directors
Food for Health Initiatives Support
- Develop nutrition materials for box programs
- Work with operations to determine appropriate inventory selection for box assembly
- Administer and assess health and nutrition client surveys
- Assist with grant writing and applications for nutrition programs and initiatives
- Research nutrition-based studies and organizations to inform food for health and hunger prevention strategies
- Maintain community involvement with health and nutrition groups, organizations and health fairs as appropriate
- Collaborate with teammates, internal committees and cross-functional groups as directed by the Health and Nutrition Program Manager
Requirements
Required Qualifications
How You Have Spent Your Time
- Bachelor’s degree or at least four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- One to three years of experience in nutrition, dietetics or public health
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in social work or public health
Safety Sensitive Designation
This position is classified as Safety Sensitive under Oklahoma law. Employees in safety sensitive roles perform duties where even a momentary lapse in concentration could result in injury to themselves, others or cause environmental harm. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is not permitted to hire applicants who hold a medical marijuana card for safety sensitive positions, in compliance with state law.
Physical & Environmental Expectations
Work is primarily performed in an environmentally controlled office or vehicle setting. You will maintain stationary positions for extended periods, transition between positions during the workday and occasionally move objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The role requires safe vehicle operation, fine motor coordination and sustained attention to environmental cues, alarms and instructions. Occasional travel up to 25 percent may be required for meetings, training or assignments, typically allowing return home nightly. Work outside of regular schedules may be required based on business necessity and will be documented and compensated in compliance with applicable wage and hour laws.
EEO & Accommodation Statement
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws, it is the policy of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.
