Community Health Nutritionist

Washington

Job Description Job Description Salary: $70,000/year - $80,000/year

Martha’s Table requires all team members and classroom volunteers to have completed a COVID-19 primary series and received one booster dose. Team members who are not yet eligible for a booster must submit proof of their booster vaccination within 2 months of receiving their final primary series dose or an original monovalent booster vaccine to [email protected] .

Martha’s Table will consider waiving the vaccination requirement for:

Team members who object in good faith and in writing, pursuant to procedures established by the City Administrator or his or her designee, that the employee’s vaccination would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs; and

Team members who have obtained and submitted written certification from a physician or other licensed health professional who may order an immunization, that being vaccinated for COVID-19 is medically inadvisable because of the employee’s medical condition.

Team members who believe they qualify for either exemption must submit a request for a waiver along with appropriate documentation to support their request to [email protected].

Martha's Table is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources ([email protected]) as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer.

ABOUT MARTHA’S TABLE

At Martha’s Table, we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive.  For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are  “One MT.”   This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission.  In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability.  These values -- and our commitment to “white glove service” -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha’s Table -- as a guest or as a team member -- you are valued, and you deserve our very best.

To be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members’ personal and professional goals through our “STEP” program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Community Health Nutritionist will lead strategies and activities aimed at supporting children and families living in Wards 7 and 8 with nutrition education to 1) increase healthy eating behaviors related to fruit and vegetable consumption, food storage, prep, cooking, shopping, etc., and 2) decrease incidence and improve management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, etc.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead nutrition education strategies and implementation of evidence-based curricula tailored for different audiences in school based markets

Lead engaging and informative cooking demonstrations at school-based markets and community-based markets

Provide nutrition education training to healthy foods team members including market leaders, interns, and volunteers on dietary health, wellness, and nutrition topics (i.e. allergens, food safety, food prep, cultural dietary patterns)

Ensure recipe development, food samples, and children’s activities for the Joyful Food Market program are grounded in evidence-based practices and research, using the SNAP-Ed Evaluation Framework

Review and advise on Joyful Food marketprogram menu and recipe development to ensure age-appropriate alignment with USDA dietary guidelines

In collaboration with the Healthy Foods Director, develop and implement a nutrition internship program

Supervise, train, and mentor 2 - 4 healthy foods nutrition interns

Define and maintain metrics for dietary health, wellness, and nutrition programs in collaboration with the Learning, Evaluation, and Research team

Track, analyze, and report on programmatic outcomes related to nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors and other key indicators as outlined in the nutrition logic model

In collaboration with the Healthy Foods Market Team and Communications Team, plan and provide input on the design and execution of health communication campaigns, toolkits, print, and digital content

Collaborate with food access partners to create referral pathways to local and federal programs

Represent Martha’s Table at various speaking engagements and forums on topics of health and wellness

Research and stay up-to-date with local and national nutrition and food systems policies and best practices

Inform and attend/lead internal and external programming designed to promote nutrition education and healthy eating behaviors among MT’s families and community

Provide support for, and occasionally lead, school-based markets

Attend at least 2 anchor events annually

Performs other duties as assigned

Commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability

Embodies and serves as a model for “white glove service” and our organization’s core values

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

5 years of job-related experience

Strong organization skills, and an ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects.

Experience working with individuals and families in underserved, low food access neighborhoods

Leading nutrition education activities for different audiences across the life span

Coaching team members and peer educators to implement nutrition curricula

Must be comfortable working with Word and Excel, Google applications and Adobe Acrobat

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize & perform under pressure as needed.

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate effectively with diverse groups including staff, volunteers, and communities

Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish is preferred but not required

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field is required

Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certification or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

If you have not obtained the above certification(s), a Master's in Nutrition would satisfy that requirement

Food Manager’s Certification

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will routinely operate typical business office equipment, including computer hardware.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory background check. Martha’s Table provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.