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via Military Hire posted_at: 13 days agoschedule_type: Full-time, Part-time, and Contractor
ABOUT UDA: UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat... dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures ABOUT UDA:

UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat... dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.

Our motto at UDA is “United in Excellence.” The dairy industry’s success isn’t built on one dairy or brand, it’s built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you’re not just joining a business, you’re joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for implementing school wellness programs K-12 and serve as the information exchange agent for sharing program information and resources within AZMP and with DMI as appropriate. Implements programs highlighting dairy's vital role in a healthy lifestyle and sustainable food system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills & Abilities:
• Working knowledge of nutritional science, health, and wellness principles
• Understanding of USDA National School Meals program rules and regulations
• Project management skills with ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Team player with positive, collaborative work ethic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated social media skills
• Must be flexible with schedule as necessary for occasional early morning, late evening and weekend work as well as local, state-wide and national traveling as needed.
• Ability to travel to meeting sites and set up AV or necessary equipment

Experience:
• 3+ years related experience in school nutrition

Education/Certifications:
• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, health education, public health or related field preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential required.
• School Nutrition Specialist credential preferred
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 40 lbs.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Engage, educate and inform youth wellness partners about Dairy Council® programs.
• Work with partners to expand the reach, identify sponsors, and to increase program impact
• Engage and communicate with school stakeholders to recruit, retain, and engage program advisors and students in promoting dairy’s role as part of a sustainable food system.
• Work closely with other staff to facilitate success of the school wellness initiative in Arizona
• Oversee activation of the in-school and out of school wellness and culinary programs, ensuring dairy messaging and dairy nutrition education are communicated. Assist with implementation of dairy in summer feeding program.
• Communicate issues, concerns, questions, and success stories to national team
• Establish leadership roles in school nutrition with targeted school stakeholder and partner organizations to promote goals and objectives.
• Participate in stakeholder conferences and meetings to further program outreach and implementation.
• Manage the Unified Marketing Plan specific to school account development by planning, implementing, and evaluating programs targeted to school food service directors.
• Participate in Dairy Optimization meetings and planning as requested.
• Participate in forums and other planning/training sessions administered by National Dairy Council ®, DMI and other S/Rs as needed.
• Assist Director of Sustainable Nutrition with health-related conferences and programs as needed
• Collaborate on local and national efforts on coordinated system to manage potential crises in the dairy industry, communicating with school stakeholders as needed.
• Oversee distribution of nutrition education materials to K-12
• Maintain, goals, objectives, and budget for local and national plan.

BENEFITS:
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Shift Pay Differential
• Education Assistance
• On-site Fitness Center
• On-Site Health Clinic
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via Jora posted_at: 16 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
"Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nutritionist 1; OR New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above Grade 20 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law by meeting the Open Competitive minimum... qualifications listed below. Public Open Competitive Minimum "Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nutritionist 1; OR New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above Grade 20 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law by meeting the Open Competitive minimum... qualifications listed below.

Public Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications (Provisional Opportunity):

A. You must be a Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) currently registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

AND

B. you must have two years of full-time professional experience, after successful completion of the Registration Examination for Dietitians, in the field of nutrition or dietetics.

Substitution: A Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Health, Public Health, Public Administration, Health (Care/Services) Administration, Nutrition Education, Health Education, Community Health, Health Care Policy and Management, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work/Social Welfare, Human and Social Services, Early Childhood Education, or Public Policy may be substituted for one year of experience.

Candidates, please provide your Commission on Dietetic Registration certification number on your cover letter or resume, or a copy of your certification card, with your application."

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate would have experience working in a community public health program and have excellent communication, analytica, and organizational skills. The ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities is preferred.

"The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded public health nutrition program which provides reimbursement for healthy meals and snacks served to children in family day care homes, day care centers, emergency shelters, afterschool programs, and adults in other programs.

The Public Health Nutritionist (PHN) 1 will conduct administrative program reviews of sponsors and participating organizations to monitor and evaluate fiscal and administrative integrity and compliance with state and federal regulations. Responsibilities of the PHN 1 include: providing nutrition expertise and technical assistance to ensure the quality and safety of food service operations at participating organizations, reviewing and recommending approval of applications, reviewing budgets, and providing training related to menu planning, food service operations and maintaining required records consistent with CACFP regulations."

Contingent permanent or provisional, full-time, appointment. Travel to areas not served by public transportation is required (40%). Transfer candidates, you may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. Provisional opportunities are pending canvass outcome.

"Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. "

For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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