What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director of Nutrition Services position at JASA?
Shift Schedule:Monday-Friday: 8AM-4PM
Hours Per Week: 35
This is a full-time, onsite position that requires working in the office and traveling to JASA’s 50 sites across the boroughs as needed.
General Responsibilities:
The Program Director of Nutrition develops and implements evidence-based nutrition education initiatives, manages program budgets, and designs innovative approaches to improve the quality of life for older adults. The Program Director plays a key role in training, menu planning, and community engagement, ensuring culturally appropriate and person-centered care that addresses the diverse needs of clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
Hours Per Week: 35
This is a full-time, onsite position that requires working in the office and traveling to JASA’s 50 sites across the boroughs as needed.
General Responsibilities:
The Program Director of Nutrition develops and implements evidence-based nutrition education initiatives, manages program budgets, and designs innovative approaches to improve the quality of life for older adults. The Program Director plays a key role in training, menu planning, and community engagement, ensuring culturally appropriate and person-centered care that addresses the diverse needs of clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic, engaging nutrition training and education programs, including cooking demonstrations and lectures, to older adult members promoting evidence-based dietary practices and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Develop culturally appropriate, science-based nutrition materials and educational resources
- Organize community events with local organizations, healthcare providers, and area schools to promote healthy eating
- Mentor dietetic interns and provide training to staff on food safety and compliance with DOH and NYC Aging Food Standards.
- Provides individual and group nutrition counseling and services
- Monitor and analyze program data to assess effectiveness, optimize workflows, and identify opportunities for improvement
- Oversee client surveys to gather feedback, refine programs, and address emerging needs, including expanding medical meal options
- Collaborate on menu planning to ensure compliance with funder standards and alignment with client preferences while monitoring meal quality
- Manage program budgets and prepare reports as needed
- Support advocacy for policies promoting nutrition and food security
- Assist with meal planning and distribution for special events and holiday programs
- Partner with leadership to expand organizational nutrition services and conduct CEU-approved presentations
- Travels throughout NYC as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s of Science degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition, public health,or related field; Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
- Having experience with the following is preferred:
- Geriatric nutrition
- Conducting workshops or educational sessions
- Supervising or mentoring interns
- Food safety regulations and best practices
- Strong collaboration skills and an ability to maintain composure and provide leadership in a face-paced, high-stress program
- Strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate effective cross-team communications with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Strong technology skills, including the use and maintenance of client-level databases, Microsoft and Google applications, and ability to learn program-specific software
- Strong commitment to JASA’s mission
- Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, andindividual values as they relate to serving clients and families
