Nutrition Specialist

State of Missouri
Raytown, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 16, 2024
  • Salary: 56,000-58,000 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:58000
  • Full Time
  • Nutrition and Food Services
  • Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at 8800 E. 63 rd Street, 6 th floor Raytown, MO 64133. This position will also have a telecommuting/distributed work option available. Regular daytime travel within the state of Missouri will be required.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    If you join our mission-driven team, you will have a vital role in providing nutrition assistance to Missouri’s children and vulnerable adults by working with the Summer Food Service Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. You will be a trusted professional who will train and support individuals and businesses who are providing food to the recipients of these USDA programs. In addition, you will assess compliance to the requirements of these programs by conducting monitoring reviews. You will also serve as a nutrition consultant to administrators, public health agencies, and program participants. This position provides an opportunity for you to exercise independent judgment and initiative, as well as an opportunity to be a part of an amazing team to collaborate and work with all who have a responsibility to carry out the same mission: Help Missourians Eat Healthy.

    • Monitor for contract compliance with federal and state regulations, report non-compliance, provide follow-up evaluation, and make recommendations or corrections.
    • Exercise significant independence and initiative in the performance of all job responsibilities to include program monitoring and technical assistance.
    • Conduct in-person and online trainings and review all training manuals and materials for these programs.
    • Coordinate with program management staff on review findings, training needs, and scheduling issues.
    • Serve as a nutrition consultant in an area of nutrition specialty to administrative and program staff relative to nutritional needs and services.
    • Complete program monitoring paperwork, correspondence, and scheduling in a timely manner.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
    • Three or more years of professional experience as a nutritionist is required.
    • A valid drivers license is required.


    Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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