School Nutrition Program Specialist (SNP)

POSITION TITLE:  SNP Specialist - 236 Days for the 2024-2025 School Year 

LOCATION:  Central Office

START DATE:  as soon as possible

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

- Provides leadership that promotes the school nutrition program and creates an interest in the role
of the school foodservice program in the school and community
- Analyzes the market environment to identify strengths, weaknesses, and target audience through
use of student survey, taste tests, plate waste studies, and stakeholder input
- Develops targeted and compelling messages and assists cafeteria managers with implementation
of marketing plans and promotions to promote a positive image of the school nutrition program
-Maintain all Bartow County School Nutrition web data and social media for the department to
include all required messaging about the program, marketing menus, weekly program updates, etc.
- Oversees implementation and updates of Wellness Policy for district
- Serves as liaison to local wellness groups
- Provide assistance and/or trianing for school activities to promote school nutrition and wellness
message
- Generates wellness communications for online and printed materials
- Coordinates marketing efforts with menu planning
- Works with all Bartow County staff to promote wellness events, Farm to School, nutrition
education, etc.
- Oversees, develop, and implement a comprehensive nutrition education program using school
cafeterias as learning laboratories.
- Establishes role of the SNP as a resource for expertise in the development and presentation of
nutrition education materials and activities
- Writes proposals for grants and oversee the implementation of projects funded by grants obtained
- Completes nominations and applications for state and national recognition, such as GADOE
awards, USDA awards, Farm to School awards, professional affiliation awards, etc. for progam
- Identifies nutrition resources to enhance menu planning and nutrition education.
- Completes rebate process to assist in obtaining menu promotion supplies
- Develops and maintains strategic industry and community partnerships
· Oversees the coordination of installation, upgrades, and maintenance of SNP software programs
· Assists school site SN Managers in solving any difficulties with software or connection issues between sites.
· Maintains and updates product specifications in SN software within required timelines
· Updates SN software to reflect new product information prior to order cycles
· Provides training to SN staff on upgrades and/or software programs and/or use of computer equipment and assist users of School Nutrition software 

Preferred: 

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Three or more years of work experience in marketing, communication, wellness and/or nutrition education, and/or farm to school

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Outlook, and all social media platforms
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Regular sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and/or kneeling
• Lifting and/or moving items up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds
• Pushing, pulling and/or reaching overhead

TO APPLY:

EXTERNAL (NEW) APPLICANTS:  Apply via our system website and online application process at www.bartow.k12.ga.us 

CURRENT BCSS EMPLOYEES:  Apply via the following link - https://bartow.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx

It is the policy of the Bartow County School System, consistent with its obligations under state and federal law to establish and maintain drug-free schools and workplaces, to require applicants for covered positions to consent to a pre-employment, post-offer, drug test.

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable. 

The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.