Qualifications:
- Minimum Qualifications-
- Bachelor's Degree in Institutional Management, Food Service, Business, Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science, Public Health, Education, or related field
- Three years of experience in the management of school or institutional food service operations
- Up to 50% travel required, including out-of-town and other ESC regions
- Recommendation of ESC Executive Director
- Preferred Qualification-
- Prior experience as a Child Nutrition Director
- Three years of training experience with adults
- Certified School Nutrition Specialist
CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process all personal timekeeping, travel reporting and other paperwork in a timely manner
- Maintain professional attire and grooming appropriate for specific job position.
- Demonstrate punctual and regular attendance on the job
- Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
- Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC
- Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
- Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
- Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
- Exhibit professionalism in all situations at the ESC
- Develop collaborative and positive relationships with schools and co-workers
- Exhibit planning and leadership on assigned tasks and projects
- Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking
- Keep supervisor advised of all pertinent financial and operations business
- Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner
- Evidence of following-up and following-through with services
- Evidence of professional loyalty
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
- Demonstrates positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
- Be willing to work as a member of a team but also independently
- Attends all departmental staff meetings and general staff meetings
- Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work, if required
- Contributes to the accomplishment of departmental, Integrated Academic Team, and organizational goals
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide training and Technical Assistance to Contracting Entities (CEs) of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), who administer federal child nutrition programs.
- Coordinate, sponsor, and deliver regional training in all areas of program operations for CNP staff. Conduct instructor-led training, both in-person and virtually, using adult-learning principles and adhering to the course curriculum developed by TDA. Stay up-to-date on federal and state program rules, regulations, and processes for all child nutrition programs administered by TDA.
- Collaborate with other ESC regions in scheduling and implementing statewide training to ensure equitable availability of training specialists across the state for all training events.
- Attend required state staff meetings scheduled by TDA
- Attend and participate in special committees and workgroups as directed by TDA
- Maintain program budgets, reporting information, and CE files according to TDA guidelines
- Travel to CEs for in-person visits weekly
- Perform additional duties as assigned by TDA
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to comprehend both verbal and written complex directives, guidance, and instructions.
- Ability to communicate complex information to diverse groups
- Ability to adapt well to changing priorities and direction
- Skill to manage conflict well
- Skill in project management
- Skill in time management
- Knowledge of federal nutrition programs
- Knowledge of current research into effective practices and current trends in Child Nutrition Programs • Knowledge of menu planning and food quantity production
- Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points-Based Food Safety Plan
- Ability to meet the needs of adult learners
- Ability to work one-on-one with Child Nutrition Directors of various experiences
- Ability to objectively evaluate data and provide pertinent feedback
- Ability to use any formal training to enhance job performance and /or personal development
- Ability to demonstrate effective training skills in differentiation strategies
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Up to 226 working days
This is an at-will employment position.
In the event of an economic slump, a reduction-in-force may be necessary. Employees will be notified in writing.
FUNDING SOURCE-
Grant funded. Grant Cycle End Date: September 30, 2026 Grand-funded positions may not exist past the end date.