Working Title: Nutrition Program Consultant

Job Class: Nutrition Program Consultant

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 80529

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/27/2024

• Closing Date : 10/17/2024

• Bid Open : 09/27/2024

• Bid Close : 10/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-Minneapolis / Community Nutrition Programs

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

As a Nutrition Program Consultant for the Minnesota Department of Education, you will provide lead responsibility for ensuring implementation of USDA Federal Community Nutrition Programs including Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and other complementary initiatives, like Team Nutrition, Farm to Childcare and Farm to Summer. Duties include:

• Conducting new sponsor approval visits, administrative review visits, completing reports, and delivering technical assistance and education workshops;

• Ensuring compliance by determining sponsor, site and participant eligibility and compliance with regulations; and

• Designing and implementing desk and on-site administrative reviews for participating organizations statewide, or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

4 years of professional experience with nutrition projects, nutrition programs, or compliance monitoring

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree and 3 years professional experience with nutrition projects, nutrition programs, or compliance monitoring.

Work experience must include use of the following skills:

• Critical thinking, problem solving, assessment of compliance, consulting or educating, and preparation of written reports.

• Organization skills including use of technology tools to manage multiple work projects and data.

• Public speaking or providing training to groups of adults.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with compliance assessment, menu review for nutrition standards, special diets, quantity foodservice management.

• Experience managing multiple projects.

• Experience with public speaking.

• Experience with virtual platforms for training and communication.

• Experience with competitive procurement.

• Experience analyzing data including financial reports.

• Experience with use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel spreadsheets.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.