Manager, Local Food Initiatives for Nutrition
hace 3 días
New York
Job Description Position Title: Manager, Local Food Initiatives, Nutrition Programs Reports to: Senior Director, Nutrition Programs, Food & Benefits Access Department: Food and Benefits Access Organization Summary: United Way of New York City (UWNYC) works with a coalition of trusted partners to unite community power with citywide possibility. Together, we meet today’s most urgent needs while building transformative solutions for tomorrow — striving for health, opportunity, and prosperity for every New Yorker in every neighborhood. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world’s most recognized charitable brands, we believe that New Yorkers deserve to thrive where they live and envision a future where all New Yorkers have the resources they need to live long, healthy lives in flourishing and resilient neighborhoods. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance. Manager, Local Food Initiatives, Nutrition Programs - Food and Benefits Access UWNYC’s Food and Benefits Access strategy follows a place-based model—partnering directly with community-based partners to design solutions informed by local knowledge, neighborhood priorities, and the lived experiences of community members. Position Overview: The Manager, Local Food Initiatives oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition education initiatives centered on local grown food systems, supporting emergency food programs (EFP) participating in our Local Produce Link and Nourish NY programs and ensuring alignment with grant objectives and organizational goals. This role strengthens the partnership between UWNYC, local farmers, and community partners by supporting the procurement of farm-fresh produce and empowering EFP staff and clients to increase their knowledge and use of local foods. Core responsibilities include developing and delivering culturally responsive curricula, workshops, and educational materials; and conducting compliance site visits across all 5 boroughs to uphold nutrition, food safety, and operational best practices. The Manager collaborates closely with the Senior Director of Nutrition Programs and the Food and Benefits Access Unit to advance UWNYC’s commitment to health equity and food access for all New Yorkers. Primary Responsibilities: • Lead the Local Produce Link farm-to-food pantry program by managing pantry/farmer relationships, overseeing EFP grant compliance requirements, providing technical assistance to address operational challenges, and working with nutrition team members to oversee program logistics, track procurement and maintain delivery records., • Design, develop, and implement culturally responsive, evidence-based education programming and curriculum focused on regional food systems, local agriculture, and nutrition to engage emergency food program staff and clients. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising consultant chef educators to deliver cooking demonstrations., • Track and analyze program outcomes, using Results Based Accountability Framework to measure impact., • Conduct in-person site visits to monitor EFPs for compliance with food distribution, reporting, and communication requirements while providing onsite technical assistance., • Support the nutrition team in delivering virtual and in-person nutrition and food safety workshops for EFP operators., • Create content for monthly newsletters and other resources to keep EFP operators informed about relevant nutrition and food safety news., • Supervise Master’s level Dietetic Interns as needed., • Other duties as assigned. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in community nutrition education or Master’s degree and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license with at least 2 years’ experience in community nutrition or public health., • Knowledgeable about community nutrition, regional food systems, and community food insecurity issues and policies in NYC., • Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred., • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Excellent organizational, project management, and negotiation skills with ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people., • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, driven, proactive, collaborative, flexible, and good-natured., • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Google Sheets; experience with Canva, Adobe InDesign, SurveryMonkey, or Mailchimp a plus., • Must be willing to travel on public transportation within the 5 boroughs of NYC. Key Competencies: • Relationship Oriented, • Cultural Competency, • Planning and Project Management, • Collaboration, • Compassion Salary Range: • Job Title Salary Range: Manager salary range, • The final determination of salary, within this range, will depend on the candidate’s education, skills and experience required for the position., • A salary differential of $1,500 will be offered to RDN or CDN candidates with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership. Additional Requirements: • Successful completion of background check., • A writing sample or curriculum demo may be requested., • UWNYC is presently on a Hybrid/In-Person work schedule. United Way of NYC Core Competencies for All Staff • Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations., • Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal., • Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement., • Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good: creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact., • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network. How To Apply: Please apply on our United Way of New York City career page. No phone calls or faxes accepted. United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer