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Nutrition Education Consultant PC 2475 at California Department of Education Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/13/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/26/2026 Contact Rochelle Smolky 9163190683 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $8,237.00 - $10,310.00 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print It's an exciting time to join the Nutrition Services Division. If you're passionate about child nutrition and wellness, join our team as we continue to make history by supporting schools statewide to implement California's Universal Meal Program. We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, flexible, and committed nutrition education professional to join the Education and Nutrition Policy Unit-School Nutrition Programs (ENPU-SNP)

As a member of the ENPU-SNP, and under the direction of the Nutrition Education Administrator, this position supports the establishment of nutrition and food service education as an integrated component of a comprehensive school system. This position serves as the subject matter expert for competitive foods, professional standards, and the local school wellness policy. This position also provides leadership for communication of state and federal policy in these areas via trainings, resources, web content, and management bulletins and coordinates the development and delivery of the Introduction to School Nutrition Program training program.

The position leads cross-division projects resulting from newly instituted legislation, develops and conducts statewide trainings on K-12 nutrition standards, and oversees funding opportunities including apportionments and local assistance grants and contracts. This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in the Sacramento area. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office a minimum of two days per week and more as determined by business needs.

This position requires up to 10 percent travel. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate state and federal policy. Independence, flexibility, and strong project management skills, including the ability to move projects through multiple work phases in collaboration with others in order to meet deadlines and develop quality deliverables.

Being inquisitive and curious; willing to learn from others, and engage in self-directed learning; flexible; organized; resilient; proactive; and passionate about child nutrition. Must possess a valid credential as described in job class specification. Contact: Reema El-Murr at (916) 445-6820 or relmurr@cde.ca.gov Requirements / Qualifications Resume Degree and/or School Transcripts Statement of Qualifications Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application

Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: Describe how your experience, education, and skills make you the ideal candidate for this position. Requirements / Qualifications Resume Degree and/or School Transcripts Statement of Qualifications Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application.

Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: Describe how your experience, education, and skills make you the ideal candidate for this position. Links Related To This Job Standard State Application Form 678 View Other Job Desc.

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