Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Training Development and Conducting: Develop and conduct training on nutrition, menus, wellness, and fresh fruits and vegetable consumption for school nutrition professionals.
• Menu and Recipe Development: Assist with menu and recipe development programs to enhance school meal offerings, improve participation, and utilize a wide variety of USDA Foods. Ensure that menus meet USDA meal patterns, appeal to student preferences, and can be prepared with minimal equipment and staff. Evaluate recipes with school food service professionals and students to ensure broad appeal.
• Hands-On Nutrition Instruction: Conduct hands-on nutrition instruction for school food service professionals, including demonstrating recipe development.
• Culinary Programs Support: Assist with school nutrition-specific culinary programs, including student chef competitions.
• Regulation and Policy Interpretation: Interpret applicable federal, state, and departmental regulations and policies.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate and communicate with allied organizations, including the Alabama Department of Public Health, as assigned.
• Travel and Continuous Learning: Travel to attend state meetings and conferences. Stay up-to-date with current research, trends, regulations, and programs to gain expertise.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field. (Use this link for the Alabama State Personnel Department’s Degree Acceptance Policy) Degree Acceptance Policy – SPD – State of Alabama Personnel Department

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong understanding of financial principles and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

How to apply:

Step 1:

State Interns are hired directly by individual State agencies. To be considered for this position, you must complete a State Intern Application through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website at Alabama State Personnel Department under State Internships. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

Once you have completed the State Intern Application, you may submit it to the Child Nutrition Programs Section by emailing it to:

Nealie Floyd at

Attention: Angelice Lowe

Note: This position has been approved by the State Finance Director so consideration may be given to external interest as well as interest inside the ALSDE.