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.