Job Description

Child Nutrition Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $26.54 - $30 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Elida Barrera | ebarrera@utah.gov | 385-295-7911
Application Deadline – 9/9/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Come work for an agency that works every day to make a difference for Utah's children. The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Child Nutrition team is currently seeking a talented and energetic individual to fill a Child Nutrition Specialist position. As the specialist, you will provide services utilizing a broad range of expertise and leadership in the development of plans, programs, and policies that assist school districts, individual schools (public and private) and other institutions to develop, implement and improve administration and operation of Child Nutrition programs that operate out of the Utah State Board of Education. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with up to 3 days a week remote work, after the completion of training and at the discretion of management.

Principal Duties

As a Child Nutrition Specialist:

• Understand, interpret and apply federal and state regulation, policy, rules and guidance.
• Evaluate, monitor and ensure agreement compliance between the Utah State Board of Education Child Nutrition Programs and assigned sponsors (local districts, charter schools, residential childcare institutions and private
  schools, as well as child and adult care centers, at risk and summer programs).
• Conduct regulatory off-site and on-site Administrative Reviews (ARs) of sponsors operating CNP programs administered by the Utah State Board of Education to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Complete electronic review forms with a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Communicate daily with local sponsors through letters, email, phone calls, virtual conferences and in person visits providing technical assistance and ensuring compliance.
• Recognize and accurately address sponsor' needs. while maintaining professionalism.
• Collect and review data from sponsors for Federal and State reports.
• Review and interpret revenue and expenditure documentation.
• Work independently and collaboratively with team members to ensure program consistency in guiding sponsors on program requirements and in completing administrative reviews.
• On occasion, you may be asked to organize, facilitate and present at training workshops and conferences.
• Travel throughout the state of Utah, this includes overnight stays.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has:

• A Bachelor's degree in public health, accounting, business, foods and nutrition, dietetics, education or a related field, preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

About the Role

Location –
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information please visit schools.utah.gov

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.