Nutrition Specialist

(Full-time, exempt)

The Nutrition Specialist will build on Loaves & Fishes’ commitment to healthy food by advancing a pantry-to-plate approach that pairs nutritious food access with practical, culturally relevant support for families and strengthens nutrition education across our regional network.

This role is ideal for a creative, collaborative nutrition professional who is energized by both direct client impact and the opportunity to build practical tools and partnerships.

Working closely with the Food Procurement Manager and program staff, this position will help strengthen how healthy food is sourced, promoted, and distributed across Loaves & Fishes and our partner network, and how clients can prepare meals and enjoy the foods they receive from their local food pantry. This position reports to the Executive Vice President - Operations.

Responsibilities:

Client Nutrition Education

· Design and deliver practical, culturally relevant nutrition education for clients and families through in-person and virtual formats that are engaging, accessible, and easy to use in everyday life

· Develop recipes, meal ideas, and practical pantry-to-plate tools, including in-person and virtual resources, demonstrations, and healthy food marketing materials, that help families make the most of the food they receive

· Support a pantry-to-plate approach that turns healthy food access into real meals and greater confidence at home

Healthy Food Strategy

· Help strengthen nutrition standards and healthy food strategies across Loaves & Fishes food distributions

· Identify opportunities to expand access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally relevant foods

· Support efforts that connect healthy food access with stronger health and stability for families

Partner Tools, Training & Support

· Create toolkits, templates, and easy-to-use nutrition resources for collaborating organizations

· Provide training and practical support to help partners strengthen nutrition education and healthy food access

· Help share ideas, tools, and practices that can be used in the regional network

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with the Food Procurement Manager to align sourcing with nutrition goals

· Collaborate with food distribution, CARES, and other internal teams to support strong program implementation

· Contribute to regional efforts that strengthen healthy food access and shared learning across partner organizations

Evaluation & Reporting

· Track participation, activities, and outcomes related to nutrition education and partner training

· Support grant reporting and program measurement

· Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field required

· Registered Dietitian credential strongly preferred

· Experience in nutrition education, community health, food access, or a related field preferred

· Ability to create practical, engaging resources for diverse audiences

· Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills

· Ability to translate nutrition concepts into clear, useful, and culturally tailored tools

· Skilled in using social media platforms to create, edit, and publish short-form video content

· Availability to attend occasional evening or weekend events and local travel as needed

· Passion for the mission of Loaves & Fishes Community Services

Compensation & Schedule:

Compensation – Commensurate with skills and experience, salary of $75,000; comprehensive benefits package is offered Schedule – Full-time role with an in-office schedule as the standard. We offer a hybrid option of one remote day per week, with flexibility based on organizational requirements.

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Human Resources at careers@loaves-fishes.org.

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants protected by law are encouraged to apply.