Nutrition Program Supervisor

ISLAND HARVEST has the following exciting position available:

NUTRITION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for overseeing Island Harvest’s Nutrition Pathways Program and supervising a team of dietitians who provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to patients in clinical settings. The Nutrition Supervisor will also oversee Island Harvest’s nutrition policies, Healthy Harvest Pantry, and medically tailored food prescription programming.

In addition, this position serves as a key nutrition resource for Island Harvest and its network of member agencies. Responsibilities include consulting with and training food pantries and soup kitchens on a variety of health and nutrition initiatives, as well as developing and delivering nutrition and cooking programs, classes, workshops, webinars, trainings, recipes, and educational materials.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the Nutrition Pathways Program, overseeing program operations, clinical site partnerships, and staff working at partner locations.
• Supervise and develop the Nutrition team, including remote and on-site Nutritionists, and oversee medical nutrition education, therapy, and healthy pantry programming.
• Develop and oversee Enhanced Nutrition Services, including prescription food and pantry programs aligned with New York State’s Medicaid 1115 waiver.
• Use program data to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities, and make recommendations that strengthen nutrition services and impact.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition education programs and curricula for Island Harvest participants, partner agencies, workforce development students, and community members.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, member agencies, and other partners, serving as a nutrition resource and organizational liaison.
• Provide nutrition, food safety, meal planning, and healthy food training to staff, partner agencies, and community members, including presentations that increase awareness of the connection between food insecurity, nutrition, obesity, and overall health.
• Collaborate across departments to support healthy food procurement and distribution, including inventory planning, nutrition analysis, product selection, and food-related program needs.
• Oversee nutrition-focused initiatives and resources, including recipe development, pantry and soup kitchen consultations, demonstration kitchen operations, newsletters, and other educational and marketing materials.
• Collaborate on special projects and organizational initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Social Services, or a related field. Master’s degree highly desirable.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
• 2–4 years of experience in community nutrition, including at least one year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Knowledge of food assistance programs, food insecurity, hunger-related issues, and/or experience working with social service agencies preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

This position is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed. Work is performed in a variety of office, clinical, and kitchen settings, both at Island Harvest and at external partner locations. Frequent travel throughout the region is required. Applicants must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Salary: $70,000/year

To be considered for this position please submit your resume at Resumes@islandharvest.org.

ISLAND HARVEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Who We Are

Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization that provides food and other resources to people in need. Always treating those it helps with dignity and respect, its goal is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island through efficient food collection and distribution; enhanced hunger-awareness and nutrition-education programs; job training; and direct services targeted at children, senior citizens, veterans, and others at risk of food insecurity. As a result of Island Harvest Food Bank’s dynamic business model, more than 94% of resources expended goes directly to programs and services that support over 316,000 Long Islanders facing hunger. Island Harvest Food Bank is a lead agency in the region’s emergency response preparedness for food and product distribution and is a member of Feeding America®, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization. More information can be found at www.islandharvest.org.

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)
• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000