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Nutrition Director directs and oversees all aspects of an organization's or institution's nutrition guidelines and initiatives. Oversees institution of basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of meals, snacks, and supplements. Being a Nutrition Director monitors and ensures proper nutrition education is provided. May oversee menu planning or food service operations. Additionally, Nutrition Director requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Typically reports to top management. The Nutrition Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Nutrition Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sustainability Coordinator
  • Edesia Nutrition
  • North, RI OTHER
  • JOB SUMMARY: Edesia is a 501c3 nonprofit that changes the health of the world’s most malnourished one packet of “miracle” food at a time. Our humanitarian foods travel across the globe and are distributed primarily through UNICEF, the World Food Programme, and USAID. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as the Sustainability Coordinator. This pivotal role involves leading our efforts to expand our Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) culture, with an emphasis on expanding the environmental programs as Edesia grows and expands. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sustainability project initiation, evaluation, measurement and reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
    • Act as the sustainability point of contact, helping define Edesia’s ESG strategy, reviewing all decisions and reports related to sustainability and building/expansion, for upstream and downstream partners.
    • Produce materiality assessments by capturing all Edesia stakeholder expectations.
    • Evaluate the efforts on construction projects and by all teams to make sure Edesia is making wise decisions with building and expansion efforts.
    • Facilitate internal awareness of ESG with all staff to improve sustainability culture.
    • Collaborate with members of other departments and levels within the organization to help promote sustainability initiatives.
    • Coordinate and facilitate sustainability projects and initiatives in all phases of execution to meet the objectives set forth by the company.
    • Develop and present reports on sustainability project performance levels and challenges to management and external parties.
    • Present proposals for sustainability projects with factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.
    • Forge relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders and leverage these relationships towards conducting successful sustainability projects.
    • On-going data collection, reporting and submission of ESG-related reports.
    • Proactive research and understanding of current and emerging ESG trends and their applicability to Edesia.
    • Partner and remain in regular communication with the sustainability lead at the PlumpyField Network level.
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Minimum bachelor’s degree in a field related to sustainability (or equivalent experience).
    • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in sustainability-related roles involving NGOs, distributors, government ministries, donors and/or other humanitarian and development partners.
    • Experience coordinating and successfully implementing multiple tasks and projects at the same time while being results- and detail-oriented, staying within budget restrictions, and meeting deadlines.
    • Ability to establish and maintain meaningful work relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and other parties who play a role in completing sustainability projects.
    • Research, data management, and data reporting skills to produce in-depth analysis of project performance.
    • Ability to create and manage important documentation to be shared with other stakeholders.
    • Critical thinking skills to solve problems and enact creative thinking to provide solutions.
    • Strong experience with Communications and ability to work with Comms team to present information for external audiences.
    • Strong administrative skills; excellent written and verbal communication ability; strong organizational and follow-up skills; and attention to detail.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Salesforce and other applications.
    WORKING CONDITIONS: General office environment; occasionally visits production area. High utilization of office equipment, phone, computer, etc. Ability to work remotely, as needed or requested. Domestic and International travel may be required up to 10% of time.  The requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  To apply: click here
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Quality Control Technician
  • Edesia Nutrition
  • North, RI OTHER
  • ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Edesia is a nonprofit social enterprise on a mission to end malnutrition globally. Since we opened our doors in 2010, we have reached over 20 million children across 62 countri...
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Dietetic Technician
  • RD Nutrition Consultants
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • RD Nutrition Consultants is seeking a Full-Time Dietetic Technician 40hr per week. Compensation $25.00-$32.00 per hourSchedule: Monday-Friday during business hours.The position is short-term and will ...
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Registered Dietitian
  • RD Nutrition Consultants
  • East Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • RD Nutrition Consultants is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Registered Dietitian 40hr/wk.Compensation $36.00-$43.00 per hourSchedule: Monday-Friday during business hours.The position is short-term and wi...
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Registered Dietitian-Pediatric
  • RD Nutrition Consultants
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • RD Nutrition Consultants is seeking a Full-Time Clinical-Pediatric Registered Dietitian 40hr/wk.Compensation $36.00-$43.00 per hourSchedule: Monday-Friday during business hours.The position is short-t...
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Registered Dietitian
  • RD Nutrition Consultants
  • Pawtucket, RI FULL_TIME
  • RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for 10-12 hours/week in the area! Schedule: Position works three 3-4hr shifts per week. Flexible Schedule/ Days, Evenings and we...
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Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd -/ (listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest state in area, the seventh least populous, the second most densely populated, and it has the longest official name of any state. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. It also shares a small maritime border with New York. Providence is the state capital and most populous city in Rhode Is...
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What does a Nutrition Director do?

Nutrition Director in Altus, OK
Good nutrition is vital to supporting and maintaining total body wellness.
January 18, 2020
Nutrition Director in Casper, WY
Nutrition Managers are competent business people who work closely with facility managers and those in procurement roles.
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Nutrition Director in Lubbock, TX
The School Food and Nutrition Program is operated in accordance with the regulations of the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Act and the regulations of United States Department of Agriculture.  The source of funding for the School Food and Nutrition Program include sales income, federal aid from various sources, State of Georgia, and USDA donated food.
December 18, 2019