www. communityFarmShare.org

Community Nutritionist

$35,000 part time or $55,000 full time + 10% contributin to health plan

rolling, looking to hire soon.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Nutrition Education Coordinator to support our Food Is Medicine initiatives throughout Montgomery County. This role combines nutrition counseling, program coordination, and community health education. The ideal candidate will work closely with CFS’s Executive Director,and other team members to support and enhance our nutrition-focused efforts, including nutrition education, outreach, and program implementation.
A second key component of the position is to support our Food Is Medicine strategic goals to develop and share best practices about the wide variety of FIM initiatives taking place throughout the county with the aim to lift up and advocate for effective FIM approaches as led by community based initiatives.


Key Responsibilities
Nutrition Education & Outreach
Design and implement nutrition workshops and wellness programs for individuals and groups, both online and in person
Provide individual nutrition counseling for program participants at mobile markets, focusing on chronic disease prevention and management.
Create nutrition education materials (both print and online) ensuring accessibility for diverse populations.
Build and strengthen relationships with community organizations, clinics, and food assistance providers to enhance outreach efforts.
Track program impact and collect data on client outcomes to assess nutrition education and counseling effectiveness.
Provide training and support to Community Health Worker practicum students that CFS occasionally hosts, as well as volunteers, and other community partners.
Develop a FIM best practices framework, to be used to gather key strategies, ideas and tools used in FIM programs. In collaboration with community partners, share best practices learned to provide greater support and advocacy for community organizations seeking to start or expand FIM programs.
Experience in Nutrition Education in a practical setting,
Relevant coursework, not necessarily a graduate degree. Solid practical experience can substitute degree requirements. Degree/certificate in nutrition, public health or similar field with knowledge of basic human nutrition principles. Certified Nutritionist a plus.
Fluency in Spanish required
Ability to travel throughout the County for classes and events.
Experience working at the grassroots level, teaching and facilitating individual and group health/wellness workshops.
Background in food security, chronic disease management, or social determinants of health, a plus.
Program coordination experience, particularly in nonprofit or healthcare settings, a plus.
Please include letter of interest and resume, send to Jennifer Freeman, Executive Director, Community FarmShare
jennifer.freeman@communityfarmshare.org