NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Salary

$59,257.44 - $87,570.72 Annually

Location

Las Vegas

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03052

Department

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

33

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions
• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Food and Nutrition, is seeking to fill one vacant Nutrition Program Coordinator position in Las Vegas. Under direction of the School Nutrition Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing off-site and on-site program compliance reviews of sponsors, agencies and operators. As a lead for the Administrative (compliance) and Procurement Reviews, the position is responsible for program implementation, which includes reviewing menu and production records; preparing reports and other documents; reviewing and evaluating corrective action plans; monitoring progress; and analyzing program data to ensure compliance with both State and various USDA Child Nutrition program requirements. In addition, this position provides guidance and technical assistance as required; creates, develops and presents training to staff, sponsors and stakeholders; interprets and explains federal and state regulations; updates program manuals and forms; and develops materials such as tracking spreadsheets and reports. Overnight and 25% travel is a requirement of this position. The preferred candidate for this position will have experience performing program evaluations, quality assurance and compliance reviews of school or community nutrition services.

Nutrition Program Coordinators plan, coordinate, monitor, and perform compliance reviews of school and/or community nutrition program sponsors to ensure compliance with federal and State program requirements.

Essential Qualifications

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Develop administrative review schedules and organize and oversee review teams.
• Coordinate and perform off-site and on-site reviews and/or desk audits.
• Request, compile, and review sponsor documents, conduct interviews, and observe the delivery of services.
• Provide recommendations for technical assistance and/or corrective actions.
• Report any issues, concerns, and/or problems regarding the review to leadership.
• Compile, organize, review, analyze, and maintain information and statistical data for compliance.
• Create and disseminate analytical, narrative, and statistical reports on activities.
• Coordinate with contending parties to address areas of non-compliance and steps to regain compliance.
• Evaluate corrective action plans, recommend revisions, and monitor sponsors to ensure adherence.
• Recommend financial restitution, disqualification, and/or termination from the program.
• Liaise between stakeholders and sponsors and organize and participate in program reviews.
• Perform program outreach, education, guidance, and technical assistance.
• Interpret and disseminate federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Create, develop and present training and presentations to staff, sponsors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Aid in the development, review, recommendation, and implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Develop, review, update, and implement program and procedural manuals, forms, spreadsheets, and logs.
• Assist management in grants administration.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; purpose, goals, and objectives of the program; grant administration.
• Principles and practices of systematic analysis and examination; program evaluation methods and techniques; research techniques; data collection, analysis, and report preparation; recordkeeping practices; terminology, acronyms, and subject matter relative to assigned program; development and implementation of policies and procedures; training principles and practices.
• Methods and practices used in developing and presenting information; English grammar, spelling, and punctuation sufficient to compose reports and business correspondence; basic mathematical computation.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Identify programmatic and operational problems; investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions; resolve problems and obtain cooperation from others; input, retrieve, and manipulate data; make observations and objectively report findings; recognize and evaluate program services; assist in formulating recommendations for improved services; analyze and resolve problems, determine appropriate action, and implement solutions.
• Analyze, interpret, explain, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical materials; conduct interviews to solicit information; accurately compile information from various sources; compose clear, grammatically correct and concise written communications, reports, instructional materials, and other materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; effectively interact and communicate with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds; develop and present training to staff, sponsors, customers, and stakeholders; communicate effectively to explain decisions, services, programs, or resolve problems through negotiation.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

01

Do you have the following?

• One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• No

02

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe your experience working in a school or community nutrition program and where it was attained.

06

Describe your experience analyzing menus for nutritional value and/or interpreting and applying meal patter requirements and where it was attained.

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

Address See Above for Agency Information

See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov