Child Nutrition Consultant

IN THIS ROLE

Are you passionate about making a difference in child nutrition? We are seeking an energetic, collaborative leader and team member who will lead and support child nutrition programs in Oakland County's 28 local districts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and grant requirements. If you are a motivated self-starter who can provide leadership and direction to Oakland Schools and our school districts and who values the work in the educational system, apply today!

WHAT WE NEED

• Coordinates and delivers programming, designs and updates curriculum, and provides technical assistance with compliance towards meeting the mandates specified in the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (HHFKA).
• Conducts professional development programs for adult learners with identified focus areas as required by federal law (HHFKA) for school district administrators and child nutrition professionals in Oakland County and at the State & National level. Maintains expertise on all aspects of food service, food safety, and child nutrition standards and regulatory requirements.
• Co-administrates the MOR (Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne RESA) Food Purchasing Cooperative with Wayne RESA on behalf of member districts in each county and across the State of Michigan.
• Leads legislative and regulatory efforts for Oakland County on State and national child nutrition issues and serves as legislative liaison to external agencies such as the Michigan Department of Education, universities, and professional organizations.
• Represents Oakland County school district child nutrition programs at state and national legislative and regulatory forums.
• Calculates and analyzes Oakland County child nutrition program statistics and trend data; generates and distributes related reports to food service & business administrators in local districts within Oakland County on a monthly and annual basis.
• Coordinates Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGA’s) between local districts and Oakland Schools. Assists local districts with coordinating third-party Food Service Management contracts with vendors and MDE.
• Leads and coordinates the Oakland and Genesee County Beverage Consortium and leads all board meetings, develops and distributes all coop communications, RFP development and contract negotiations on behalf of 13 Coop member districts throughout 4 different counties.
• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental systems, standard operating procedures, technologies, and record-keeping practices.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of assigned staff. Duties include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating performance, and, when necessary, disciplining staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition or Dietetics, Hospitality/Food Systems Management, Statistics, Operation Systems, or Organizational Management.
• 6-7 years’ work experience in the field of Federal child nutrition program operations management.
• SNS Credential (School Nutrition Specialist), Serv Safe Certified Proctor, Serv Safe Certified, Serv Safe Certified Instructor.

WORK LOCATION

Oakland Schools - Main Campus

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd

Waterford, MI 48328

This position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which permits employees to perform their job duties for up to two days a week from a designated alternative location.

SALARY DETAILS

$95,801 - $111,102 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $119,646 after employment with Oakland Schools.

Exempt position / 12-month work year.

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Pension Plan

OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.

Full Health Coverage

High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.

Wellbeing Program

OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.

Professional Learning

OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.

Flexible Vacation Time

Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.

Other Perks

You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

WHO WE ARE

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit

https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application click the position title below:

Child Nutrition Consultant

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until July 14, 2026, or until the position is filled.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview mid to late July, 2026.

For questions regarding this position, please contact ***email_hidden***

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or [email protected]. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2185.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.