Community Health and Nutrition Manager

Community FoodBank of New Jersey

. Execute CFBNJ’s food and health strategy .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHillside • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,341 - $84,344 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community health and nutrition program management, with a focus on Food is Medicine initiatives and strategic partnerships within healthcare. Proficient in overseeing nutrition policy implementation and managing program funding and reporting.

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)Community Health Program ManagementNutrition Policy ImplementationGrants ManagementFood Insecurity Experience

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Hard Skills

Nutrition Program DevelopmentData Management SystemsBudget OversightMenu DevelopmentRecipe SpecificationHealth and Nutrition Strategy ExecutionProgram EvaluationFood Sourcing OperationsCommunity OutreachHealthcare Collaboration

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedStrong Time ManagementTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsData Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate

Industry Keywords

Food is MedicineNutrition ProgrammingPublic HealthDiverse PopulationsHealthcare PartnershipsDietetic Internship ProgramChronic DiseasesCommunity HealthNutrition PolicyFood Insecurity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute CFBNJ’s food and health strategy
Implement, manage, and expand community health and nutrition programming
Lead Food is Medicine (FiM) program planning, implementation, evaluation, and grant requirements
Oversee FiM services including medically tailored groceries, medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, food farmacies, and healthcare-linked programs
Develop and review product selections, menus, and recipes to meet program-specific nutrition requirements
Translate nutrition requirements into specifications for food sourcing operations
Identify expansion opportunities through healthcare partnerships, grants, and other funding models
Oversee organization-wide Nutrition Policy implementation
Monitor nutrition-ranking inventory trends and advise the Food Sourcing team
Develop Nutrition Policy training for network partners and collaborate with Engagement and Fulfillment teams
Support program funding, financial accounting, and required reporting with Resource Development and Finance teams
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with statewide alliances, hospitals, and healthcare locations
Support the design and implementation of a dietetic internship program
Integrate community health and nutrition strategies into program development, marketing, communications, advocacy, and healthcare quality improvement
Lead and direct individuals across multiple functional areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience leading a community outreach team involving program management and/or project management
1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science/Dietetics or related field
Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credential required
Demonstrated experience establishing and/or expanding nutrition programs with a large population and/or statewide focus
Experience with federal or state budget oversight and grants management/reporting
Experience working with diverse populations, including African-American, Hispanic, senior, and youth communities
Experience in food insecurity, diet-related chronic diseases, or public health
Experience working in or collaborating with healthcare institutions preferred
Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends
Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required
Technical aptitude with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to utilize data management systems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team across all organizational levels
Detail-oriented with strong time management
Must successfully complete and stay up to date with ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate following hiring
Bi-lingual language skills is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness programs
Generous sick/personal time off
14 paid holidays
Childcare resources
Organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection
Learning Lab workshops, online courses, and book resources
Tuition assistance
Certificate reimbursement for job-related training
Bonusly peer-recognition platform
Employee resource groups
401(k) program with a 4% company match after one year of service