Nutritionist Job at YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston, MA

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  • YMCA of Greater Boston
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Title: Nutritionist
Location: On-Site
Reports to: Director of SNAP-Education
Location: 230 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA 02128
Position Type: Full-time

YMCA of Greater Boston Nutritionist

The YMCA is a lead partner for the Greater Boston Food Bank and operates a warehouse Grocery Bag Distribution Program that packages and delivers 4,500+ grocery bags weekly to more than 45 partners through the city of Boston. A new Mobile Market will be operational in 2023 and will coordinate services in the city of Boston. The goal is to serve communities daily with food choice and individual selection. The YMCA of Greater Boston is also a partner to the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and delivers SNAP-Education/ Nutritional Education to all distribution Centers in the city of Boston, partners with the Massachusetts Alliance of Ys and works directly with JSI and independent consultant to measure the impact of all Distribution Center Operations and Activities. Annually pantry meals will deliver more than 3 million meals.

The YMCA is a year-round food sponsor that provides meals to different sites throughout the city. We are a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). To assist us in meeting our mission and goals, the YMCA is seeking a Nutritionist to join our team.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college
  • 1-2 years experience in nutrition education
  • Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with a wide variety of people.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Experience and comfort with public speaking and presentations.
  • Interest and willingness to collaborate with exercise professionals to teach participants about the connections between nutrition and exercise.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for most of the workday.
  • Must be motivated, energetic, punctual, responsible, and exhibit a positive attitude to be an excellent role model for staff members and partners.
  • Considerable skill to build external partnerships.
  • Demonstrated respect for the teaching, learning, and evaluation process.
  • Appreciation of equity, diversity, inclusion, and promotion of multi-cultural awareness.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
  • Attentive to detail and able to work independently.
  • Must be highly motivated and possess a positive attitude towards the YMCA, character development and mission.
  • Car is recommended.
Key Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

The Nutritionist role is responsible for connecting the menus for the SFSP and CACFP with SNAP-Ed approved curriculum. The Nutritionist will create and implement SNAP-Ed nutrition lessons to youth utilizing the food program menus.
The Nutritionist will work closely with partner sites, youth and children, and families. Strong communication and coordination skills with partners and community members are integral in this role.
This position reports to the Director of SNAP-Education.
Administration & Management:
• Design and implement direct education services garnered towards youth in the Greater Boston Area, other YMCA programs, and partners.
• Implement education curriculum and programming at after school programs, early education centers, summer food sites throughout the Greater Boston area.
• Support at Grocery Bag Distribution Center and Mobile Market Food Truck sites.
• Select curriculum and make adjustments that align with communities served.
• Collect survey data for curriculums implemented.
• Create and administer education curriculum for adults and families.
• Oversee menus for SFSP and CACFP program and ensure menus are meeting DESE and USDA guidelines. Coordinate with meal vendors if menu adjustments need to be made.
• Coordinate with partners to host educational trainings for youth, partner site staff, and families.
• Other duties as needed and assigned

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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