Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Registered Dietitian

Immediate Supervisor : Director of Partner and Programs

Employees Supervised : None

FLSA : Exempt

General Description / Position Summary :

People who are food and nutrition insecure are disproportionately affected by diet-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure as well as many other adverse effects to overall health. The Registered Dietician is an innovative and creative leader who advances the St. Louis Area Foodbank's vision of a nutritional secure Illinois and Missouri resulting in a healthier bi-state region. This person will develop, implement, and measure the success of the Foodbank's nutrition and wellness programs throughout our 26-county region. Expectations include serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) across internal departments for Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP), piloting new initiatives and ensuring continuous program improvement. Additional responsibilities include supporting food distribution partners through our Healthy Pantries program, providing food safety training, conducting cooking demonstrations and creating educational newsletters, videos, and other collateral that empower neighbors to make informed choices regarding the food they eat.

Objectives :

• Lead the organizational vision for the Foodbank's nutrition and wellness programs.
• Stay abreast of trends and research regarding best practices in nutrition and wellness in hunger relief settings.
• As SME, develop and expand program plans, logic models and the utilization of tools.
• Champion the SWAP program across departments.
• Promote and maintain the Foodbank's Nutrition Policy.
• Pilot, measure, evaluate, set goals, and ensure the continuous improvement of all nutrition and wellness programs.
• Develop and provide food safety, nutrition, and wellness training and support to partners and team members.

Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

WORK SCHEDULE : The Registered Dietician will work a total of 40 hours per week. The hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM. This role may be hybrid with work remotely, on onsite at the Foodbank campus, and in the community as needed. However, flexibility will be granted as appropriate.

Occasional weekend (Saturday / Sunday) or evening hours may be required.

Meeting attendance may require overnight travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The Registered Dietician will spend significant time in the community, at partner sites and campuses, in our warehouse and at food distributions. Requirements include :

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE :

Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to create a nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois. With the dedicated partnership of over 500 hunger-relief partners - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to emergency hunger needs in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 300,000 people every year.

Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity. Not only are we dedicated to nourishing people, but we are also committed to collaborating with partners and communities to empower them and transform the hunger-relief system. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day.

About the St. Louis Area Foodbank :

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU...

Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members and an incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions including :

We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!

Social Responsibility Statement

You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. At the SLAFB, we strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate who they are. We cultivate a fair work environment that fosters belonging and respects and values people with varied backgrounds, demographics, identities and disabilities. Doing so strengthens our organization, cultivates a culture where everyone feels valued and can bring their best selves to the SLAFB. This enables us to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. At the SLAFB, we cultivate a respectful and empowered workplace that embraces a broad range of lived experiences and viewpoints. We are committed to building a team that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi-state region to enhance engagement and connectivity with all key stakeholders.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be in part based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. St. Louis Area Foodbank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.