Job Description
Job Location: Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $22.05 - $38.91 Hourly
Job Category: Parks & Recreation
Here at the Erie Community Center, our mission is rooted in fostering meaningful connections and nurturing holistic well-being for everyone we serve. We offer a diverse range of programs, including our growing nutrition program, and we strive to create a supportive environment where individuals can thrive physically, mentally, and socially. As we continue to establish this important program, we are on the search to welcome a dedicated and passionate Nutritionist to help shape and strengthen this evolving program.
In this role, you will provide personalized nutrition consultations, thoughtfully assess individual dietary needs, and design tailored meal and wellness plans that support a balanced lifestyle. Your expertise will also guide supplementation recommendations and the facilitation of engaging small-group wellness sessions, helping to build a culture of health and shared learning within our community.
If you are inspired by holistic wellness, energized by community-focused work, and excited to contribute to a program with meaningful growth potential, we would love to hear from you.
- Want to see some of the faces who help make our department a success? View our Parks and Recreation Department Culture video by clicking here.
Before you apply, please be prepared to submit relevant certifications with your application for consideration.
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- - - Anticipated Hiring Ranges by Level
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- - - Nutritionist I
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- - - $22.05/hr - $24.81/hr
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- - - Nutritionist II
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- - - $26.20/hr - $29.47/hr
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- - - Nutritionist III
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- - - $31.13hr - $35.02/hr
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- - - Posting Dates: 3/23/26 – 4/3/26
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- - - **Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 4/3/26 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.
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- - - If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.
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Duties And Responsibilities:
Nutrition Operations
- Performs a variety of duties associated with nutrition consultation, assessing nutritional needs, developing meal and nutrition plans, supplementation recommendations and leading small group wellness programs.
- Provides comprehensive nutritional assessments which may include Questionnaires/Symptomology, Physical Assessments, Dietary/Lifestyle Analysis.
- Creates personalized nutritional protocols which may include therapeutics foods and lifestyle recommendations.
- Provides a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment for diverse nutrition participants.
- Stays abreast of latest trends and techniques in areas of expertise. Evaluates nutrition programs for effectiveness and recommends new approaches, meal or nutritional options or techniques.
- Plans personalized nutrition programs, small group curriculum and conducts personalized sessions or small group instruction in areas of expertise. This may include designing individualized nutrition programs, creating meal plans and menus.
- Ensures clients and participants are following nutrition programs and meal plans safely.
- Uses knowledge and expertise to modify nutrition programs and small group activities for various clients and participants with diverse needs and dietary restrictions.
- Create educational material in reference to healthy food choices and lifestyle.
- Sets up and takes down required program equipment.
Administrative Duties
- Maintains program related records and reports, including accurate client session totals.
- Provides exceptional guest service to all clients and participants. Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from clients and participants.
- Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
Other/Miscellaneous
- Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
- May be considered as a subject expert for area of specialization and may train other staff on specific knowledge.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications/Certifications/Degrees
Nutritionist I
- Must have a minimum of one state or nationally recognized nutrition degree, healthcare license or certification.
- One year of related work experience or training preferred.
- Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment.
Nutritionist II
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, Public Health, Health Sciences, Holistic Health, or relevant degree required.
- One state or nationally recognized nutrition certification.
- One year of related work experience or training.
- Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment.
Nutritionist III
- Currently holds a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian degree.
- Master’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, Public Health, Holistic Health, or relevant degree.
- Three years of related work experience or training.
- Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within three months of employment.
A combination of education, experience, and certifications may be considered.
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Benefits:
All Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:
- Free membership to the Erie Community Center
- Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
- Childcare benefits, including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:
- Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
- Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
- Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
