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Project Bread

Child Nutrition Program Associate

East Boston, MA · On-site

$56K - $60K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Life

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  • PTO

To assist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Child Nutrition Program Associate to join our team. At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating ...

Kipp Atlanta Schools

Nutrition Assistant I-II

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Nutrition Assistant I-II The Nutrition Assistant I-II supports the daily preparation, service ... Learns nutrition program procedures and food production workflows. Supports serving lines and food ...

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

Program Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$52K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Program Assistant Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New York's premier ... nutritional and fitness--which significantly improve the lives of 16,000 people in need each year ...

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

Program Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$52K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... nutritional and fitness--which significantly improve the lives of 16,000 people in need each year ... The Program Assistant will have primary responsibility of assisting with all administrative ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for nutrition program assistant in the United States is $45,721.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $47,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a nutrition program assistant do?

A Nutrition Program Assistant supports nutritionists and dietitians in implementing and managing nutrition education programs. They help organize community outreach activities, prepare educational materials, and assist in teaching healthy eating habits to various groups. Their work often involves collecting and recording data, providing administrative support, and helping participants with resources or program enrollment. Nutrition Program Assistants play a key role in ensuring nutrition programs run smoothly and effectively serve the community.

What are some common challenges nutrition program assistants face when working with diverse communities?

Nutrition Program Assistants often work with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, which can present challenges such as language barriers, varying levels of nutrition literacy, and differing dietary preferences or needs. Building trust and effectively communicating the benefits of nutrition programs requires adaptability and cultural sensitivity. Successful assistants utilize creative teaching approaches, collaborate closely with community organizations, and remain patient while fostering positive relationships to overcome these challenges and promote healthy eating habits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nutrition program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nutrition Program Assistant, you need basic nutrition knowledge, organizational skills, and often an associate degree or relevant coursework in nutrition or health sciences. Familiarity with database management tools, Microsoft Office, and sometimes nutrition analysis software is typically required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork help build trust with clients and effectively deliver nutrition education. These skills and qualities are essential for supporting program goals, ensuring accurate information delivery, and fostering positive community health outcomes.
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Nutrition Program Liaison

The Senior Alliance

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Re-posted 17 hours ago

Job description

Education: Bachelor’s degree in management (business or non-profit), human services, or related field preferred.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in project management or program oversight. Experience collaborating with other organizations.
Requirements: Position requires the ability to work collaboratively with multiple organizations and individuals to achieve a common goal. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with multiple stakeholders. Is accurate, conscientious and flexible with attention to detail. Is proficient with computers, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Access. Accepts direction, is well organized, and can meet deadlines. Willingness to work in a team environment. Must have valid driver’s license. Must have reliable transportation. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate effectively with individuals from all demographic groups. The Senior Alliance is a non-profit 501c(3) where philanthropy on behalf of the organization is a requirement of all employees. Perform job functions with ethics, honesty and integrity.
General Job Description: Provide administrative direction, support and oversight of nutrition program contractor(s) to ensure that all program requirements are met. Establish relationships with nutrition site staff, volunteers, and meal preparation vendor(s).
Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to drive to local meal sites on a daily basis and to walk distances required to visit sites. May require walking on uneven surfaces such as outdoor sidewalks. May require entering areas that are not wheelchair-accessible. Ability to drive a vehicle throughout service area. May require lifting up to 40 pounds.
Duties:
  • Oversee nutrition program’s contracted vendor(s)
  • Visit at least one congregate meal site and/or home delivered meal packaging/distribution site each business day to ensure that program standards are being met
  • Develop relationships with contracted vendor(s) staff, volunteers and meal provider(s) to support coordination between TSA, Wayne County and the meal provider
  • Conduct satisfaction surveys with meal recipients (congregate, home delivered and liquid)
  • Develop relationship with Halal meal provider and Halal congregate meal site
  • Work collaboratively with contracted vendor(s) on nutrition program assessment, wait list, and enrollment processes
  • Support contracted vendor(s) in use of meals program software
  • Assist in the training of contracted vendor(s) staff and volunteers on TSA operated aspects of the nutrition program
  • Report to TSA management on the operational status of contracted vendor(s)
  • Identify opportunities for improvements within the nutrition program

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