Nutrition Specialist

This position is open to candidates with existing work authorization in the location where the position is advertised.

IRC Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. IRC reaches over 50,000 clients annually across the US through programs for resettled refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, survivors of torture and trafficking, and individuals from local communities welcoming newcomers.

Scope of work:

The Nutrition Specialist supports the Health Promotion Programs team within the New Roots Program by leading the weekly food security work, including the food distribution, and by connecting that work to New Roots Garden production. This role runs the weekly distribution, supports spring and summer garden production that supplies the food distribution projects, and creates opportunities for clients to take part in the garden. The position also focuses on data collection and entry for these projects and on monthly and quarterly reporting, in partnership with the Health Promotion Coordinator and the Safety, Health and Education Programs Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Run all aspects of the weekly food security program and food distribution, including planning, setup, participant check-in, distribution, and cleanup
• Receive, store, and handle food safely, and keep inventory and supplies organized
• Support spring and summer New Roots Garden production to supply the food distribution projects
• Create opportunities for clients to visit and take part in the New Roots Garden, and help them feel welcome and comfortable on site
• Collect and enter data for the food security and garden projects accurately and on time, keeping participant information confidential
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports in partnership with the Health Promotion Coordinator and the Safety, Health and Education Programs Manager
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment at distribution and garden sites
• Support Health Promotion activities as needed and as available

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Health Promotion Coordinator
Position directly supervises: Volunteers and interns under the project
Other Internal and/or external contacts: All IRC internal partners, Northwest Harvest, 2nd Harvest, Spokane Libraries and Growing Neighbors.

Job Requirements:

• Experience with food distribution, food security, nutrition, or community health programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with data collection and data entry, and comfort with spreadsheets or databases
• Attention to detail and ability to keep accurate, confidential records
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and across multiple sites
• Food handler card or willingness to obtain one, if required
• [Ability to lift 80 lbs. and work outdoors in the garden, with or without reasonable accommodation, if these are essential job functions.
• (Preferred) Previous agricultural or urban gardening experience
• (Preferred) Bilingual candidates
• (Preferred) Lived experience with food insecurity or connection to the communities we serve

Working Environment:

• Standard, professional office environment combined with community-based work, including weekly food distribution and outdoor garden work. [Remote or hybrid details, if any.]

Compensation: (Pay Rate: $23-$25/hr). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

US Benefits: We offer the following benefits to short term employees in the US: 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.