Part-Time Registered Dietitian

The Part-Time Registered Dietitian will support IHFL’s innovative after-school program in Newark by delivering nutrition education workshops, developing culturally relevant materials, and guiding hands-on learning in teaching kitchens and indoor farming labs. This 10–15 hour per week role involves collaborating with educators, supporting community events, and improving health outcomes through food literacy education. Ideal candidates are certified RDs with experience in community nutrition, youth education, and a passion for advancing health equity in diverse urban communities.

The role requires flexibility to work during after-school hours (11:00 PM - 5:00 PM) and occasional weekend community events.

Key Responsibilities

_Nutrition Education & Program Support_

• Work with Program Manager to design and deliver engaging nutrition workshops for students (grades 4-8) and families
• Collaborate with educators to integrate evidence-based nutrition education into our hands-on curriculum
• Support instruction in our teaching kitchen and indoor farming labs
• Participate in bi-monthly weekend community events
• Create culturally appropriate nutrition education materials for diverse urban families

_Professional Guidance_

• Provide nutrition consultation for program curriculum development
• Offer guidance on food safety and handling procedures
• Support menu planning for cooking demonstrations
• Assist in developing metrics for tracking nutrition education outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition Science, or related field
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification
• New Jersey state licensure required
• Experience in:
• Community nutrition education
• Working with diverse urban populations
• Youth education programming
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Understanding of urban food access issues and health equity

Additional Requirements

• Available during after-school hours (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM) on assigned days
• Ability to work some weekend community events
• Comfort with startup environment and program evolution

Contract Details

• Part-time contract position: $15,000 - $20,000 annually
• Approximately 10-15 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling within program hours

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to an innovative pilot program working to transform health outcomes in Newark communities through education and engagement. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community nutrition education and creating lasting positive change in urban communities.