Nutritionist

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Rhode Island (Travel Required) 

Head Start Program

Tri-County is seeking a qualified, compassionate Nutrition Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive nutrition program for a Head Start program serving pregnant persons and children ages birth to five years and their families. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: include developing, implementing and monitoring a high-quality nutrition services program including supporting children with special dietary needs, allergies and medical diets; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including CACFP; maintaining accurate nutrition data and reports; and participating in continuous improvement planning. The Nutrition Coordinator works closely with the program catering vendor to coordinate menu planning and meal counts; monitor service quality and scheduling; and ensure safe food handling practices and compliance with sanitation regulations. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be a Registered Dietician or Licensed Nutritionist, have a minimum of (1) year of experience in community nutrition, preferably with children birth -5; maintain a valid driver’s license; and have basic computer skills. Food Safety Certification preferred. 

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE: We offer an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match, Vacation, Sick, Holiday time and access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please visit our website at http://www.tricountyri.org to view our current openings. Click on the Job Opportunities link on the bottom of the page; click on “To view all available employment opportunities, click HERE”. 

Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.