[Hiring] Dietitian / Nutritionist Consultant @Peers & Partners Inc

Role Description

Peers & Partners, Inc. is seeking an experienced and credentialed Dietitian / Nutritionist Consultant to provide specialized nutrition expertise in support of a potential federal contract with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).

The consultant will support the delivery, assessment, and improvement of nutrition services within Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving children from birth through age five, including infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and their families.

The position will focus on promoting child health and development, ensuring continuity of nutrition services during program transitions, and providing technical guidance on nutrition practices, meal planning, dietary accommodations, and applicable federal and state requirements.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with early childhood education programs, child nutrition services, or federally funded nutrition initiatives. Experience supporting Head Start, Early Head Start, or OHS-funded programs is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• A current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in dietetics, nutrition, food and nutrition science, or a closely related field.
• Ability to hold or obtain the license or certification each state requires for nutrition services.
• Demonstrated professional experience in pediatric nutrition, maternal and child nutrition, community nutrition, or early childhood nutrition services.
• Experience working with or directly supporting early childhood education or childcare programs serving children from birth through age five, expectant mothers, and their families.
• Knowledge of infant and young child nutrition, breastfeeding support, developmental feeding practices, food allergies, and special dietary accommodations.
• Knowledge of CACFP and USDA meal pattern requirements.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices in group care settings.
• Experience providing nutrition consultation, training, technical assistance, or program assessments.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Experience working directly with Head Start, Early Head Start, or other OHS-funded programs.
• Working knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Experience with CACFP administration, compliance reviews, menu planning, and monitoring.
• Experience supporting federally funded early childhood nutrition or public health programs.
• Experience developing nutrition policies, conducting program assessments, and supporting corrective action plans.
• Experience with WIC, maternal and child health programs, or community-based nutrition initiatives.
• Experience supporting nutrition services during organizational transitions or periods of program stabilization.
• Fluency in a language other than English, especially Spanish.
• Ability to provide consultation both on site and remotely.

Benefits

• This consulting opportunity is anticipated to support Peers.
• Engagements may involve virtual consultation, technical assistance, nutrition program assessments, and occasional travel to assigned program locations.
• Significant travel may be required.
• Consultants will be expected to maintain applicable professional credentials and licensure and provide services within their authorized scope of practice.