This position at the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Support offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the administration of federally funded Child Nutrition Programs that impact hundreds of thousands of children across Louisiana each day. As an Education Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation, oversight, and evaluation of programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. Join a team dedicated to improving nutrition standards and ensuring state and federal compliance while making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families across the state.
Applicants with a background in Procurement and Resource Management or in Child Nutrition Programs are encouraged to apply.
Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
As An Education Consultant, You Will Support Sponsoring Organizations To Successfully Operate Their Child Nutrition Programs. In This Role, You Will:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
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Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
Please select how you qualify for this position from the options below.
Are you a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the state you are licensed in and your license number. If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
Do you have background in Procurement or Resource Management?
If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please indicate which job(s) provided you with this knowledge and/or experience and describe. If you answered "NO" enter "N/A".
Do you possess a master’s degree in a relevant field?
If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please list the the relevant field of your master's degree. If you answered "NO" enter "N/A".
Do you have experience working with federal Child Nutrition Programs?
If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please indicate which job(s) provided you with this knowledge and/or experience and describe. If you answered "NO" enter "N/A".
This position may require frequent overnight travel. Are you able to conduct frequent overnight travel across the state?
Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other school system employees are not considered employees of the LA Department of Education.
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