What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian and Wellness Program Lead, Spanish Speaking position at Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics?
Unite for HER
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Category
Community Nutritionist
Salary Range
$62,200 - $67,697
Starting Date
11/1/2026
Position Description
Strong culinary knowledge and practical skill in food preparation, ingredient selection, flavor development, and recipe modification for specific dietary needs.
epellegrin@uniteforher.org
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uniteforher.org
Category
Community Nutritionist
Salary Range
$62,200 - $67,697
Starting Date
11/1/2026
Position Description
- Lead the development and implementation of the culturally relevant Unidos por Ella Wellness Program for Latina members, with a focus on increasing program participation and engagement.
- Apply expertise in nutrition, culinary arts, and food science, including recipe modification for dietary needs such as gluten-free, low-sodium, and vegetarian patterns.
- Support the Digital Team with written and video content relevant to the Latina community and oversee the Unidos por ELLA Facebook page.
- Deliver nutrition services for English-speaking Wellness Passport and Empowered Living Program members, including at Orientation events, as needed.
- Represent Unite for HER at public and partner events by delivering nutrition presentations, speaking with support groups, and hosting cooking demonstrations.
- Oversee a weekly part-time support staff member by organizing schedules, assigning tasks, submitting monthly timesheets, and providing work-completion reports.
- Attend Unite for HER's four signature fundraising events in support of the Development Team and maintain ServSafe food handler and allergen certifications.
- Bachelor's degree with RD/RDN board certification and state licensure.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, including at least 1 year of experience in oncology nutrition strongly preferred.
- Fluent Spanish speaking skills required.
- Strong knowledge of oncology nutrition, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), chronic disease prevention, food safety, and nutrition and health issues relevant to the Latina community.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity, with experience providing culturally tailored nutrition counseling and bilingual education.
Strong culinary knowledge and practical skill in food preparation, ingredient selection, flavor development, and recipe modification for specific dietary needs.
- Community outreach, relationship-building, digital communication, and professional presentation skills.
- Ability to travel locally for meetings, in-office workdays, classes, workshops, and community activities, with occasional air/rail travel as needed.
epellegrin@uniteforher.org
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Salary : $62,200 - $67,697