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Nutrition Education & Marketing Dietitian

Sugar Land, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026

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Nutrition Education & Marketing Dietitian - (260000KS)

Description

Job Overview
The Nutrition Education & Marketing Dietitian leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of districtwide nutrition education, marketing, and wellness initiatives to support student health, increase meal participation, and advance Child Nutrition Department goals. This position integrates evidence based nutrition education and federal compliance with strategic brand management, marketing, and community engagement to promote healthy eating behaviors and a positive school nutrition environment. The Dietitian collaborates with district leadership, campus staff, students, families, and community partners to deliver engaging educational experiences, oversee wellness programming, manage branding and communications efforts, and ensure aligned, effective messaging across all platforms. The role also provides leadership through SHAC participation, intern preceptorship, staff training, budget management, and continuous program improvement rooted in data and best practices.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Nutrition Education and Program Management

Develop and deliver nutrition education initiatives ensuring alignment with USDA regulations, program goals, curriculum standards, and student wellness objectives
Collaboratively implement and maintain the Child Nutrition hydroponic garden and nutrition learning lab to support hands‑on learning experiences
Conduct cooking demonstrations and interactive activities that teach students about food preparation and healthy eating
Develop, maintain, and distribute nutrition education materials across digital platforms, social media, websites, and print media
Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners to promote nutrition education initiatives
Provide training to food service staff, teachers, and other personnel on nutrition education best practices and how to incorporate healthy choices into the school environment
Assist with the design and delivery of staff development and employee training programs
Evaluate program effectiveness using participation, feedback, and outcome data; implement continuous improvements
Lead the development of the nutrition education budget for effective use of funds and pursue grant opportunities to support departmental and program goals

Brand Management and Marketing

Lead strategic planning, development, and execution of branding and marketing initiatives that promote Child Nutrition programs, meal participation, and wellness awareness
Translate Child Nutrition leadership vision into clear, effective marketing campaigns and deliverables
Manage internal and external marketing partners, including designers, printers, vendors, copywriters, and production teams
Maintain brand standards and provide guidance to ensure consistent use across all marketing, publications, promotions, and social media
Write, edit, design, and publish communications supporting all divisions and functions of Child Nutrition, including newsletters, websites, social media, parent notifications, and promotional materials
Participate in campaign planning meetings and present creative and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
Evaluate marketing effectiveness; recommend and implement improvements based on data and feedback
Facilitate student and staff focus groups and customer surveys to inform menu development and marketing strategies
Manage the annual graphics and marketing budget

Community Engagement

Plan and deliver districtwide wellness initiatives, including Harvest of the Month, health fairs, food competitions, wellness events, food fairs, and student taste tests
Serve as an active member of the district’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), and lead the Nutrition sub-committee
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