Reports To: Senior Manager of Nutrition

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Travel Required: No

Hybrid: Yes

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager of Nutrition supports the Nutrition department in advancing nutrition and food safety initiatives that promote health and food security for The Greater Boston Food Bank and its network of Agency Partners. This role leads the development of nutrition education resources, supports implementation of GBFB’s Nutrition Policy, and manages the growth and optimization of online nutrition tools for both the public and GBFB’s Agency Partner network. The position also contributes to nutrition-related programs and training and supports broader departmental priorities as needed.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support implementation of health and nutrition-related activities for GBFB’s agency network.
• Lead nutrition analysis of incoming inventory utilizing the SWAP ranking system.
• Execute food safety courses for GBFB staff and Agency Partners.
• Leverage Salesforce to ensure Agency Partner food safety training compliance.
• Assist the Senior Manager of Nutrition in content creation for GBFB’s culturally responsive initiative work and learning management system as needed.
• Lead and assist with the implementation of nutrition initiatives within GBFB’s agency network as needed.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Nutrition on managing Click ‘N Cook. Tasks include sourcing and editing recipes, identifying photos, and creating blog content.
• Support nutrition initiatives, including assisting with caseload and program management for GBFB’s Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) Medically Tailored Food Box program as needed, such as completing intake assessments, conducting follow-up calls, maintaining client records in Salesforce for HRSN clients, and creating nutrition education handouts for food boxes.
• Maintain current knowledge of research and best practices in the areas of nutrition and food safety.
• Provide cross-functional nutrition coverage to maintain consistent program delivery.
• Perform all other related tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, public health, or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) and active Massachusetts state (LDN) licensure preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working in the non-profit/anti-hunger/public health sector.
• At least 1 year of experience working with diverse populations, age ranges, and group sizes in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Experience with food service or recipe development preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Highly efficient in managing time and coordinating multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the required digital competencies that result in the effective usage of the full range of digital technologies at GBFB.
• SERV Safe Manager Certification or ability to complete within 3 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle; and willingness to travel within the GBFB eastern MA service area preferred.

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to work in an office environment. 
• Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. 
• Ability to travel based on business needs.

Work Location

• Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid schedule working in accordance with GBFB’s hybrid work policy on the team’s designated days. This schedule is subject to change based on the organization’s mission to end hunger.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

GBFB provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, handicap, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This applies to all terms  and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

No Team Member or applicant will be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following: (1) filing a complaint of employment discrimination; (2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; (3) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercising any other right protected by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.