CONTENT SPECIALIST – NUTRITION AND HEALTH Job Listing at City of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA (Job ID 2500327-1)

Description

Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR

Job Title: CONTENT SPECIALIST - NUTRITION AND HEALTH
Type of Vacancy: Open Competitive
Job Opening No.: 2500327-1
Job Code: 2283
Work Location: DHDS-SSO/CHILD CARE FOOD PROG
Starting Salary: $18.8259 Hourly / $39,157 Annually
Pay Grade: 1200 Special Recruiting Rate: This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 11 (Starting Salary $52,624 Annually)
Application Dates: 07/18/2025 - 08/14/2025
Application Times: Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the Program Administrator-Head Start or the Assistant Program Administrator-Head Start, performs responsible nutrition and health planning work for the Head Start Program. Work involves the formulation, promotion, implementation, and execution of a plan of services that addresses the overall health, development, and well-being of enrolled children, including medical, dental, and nutrition services. Work also involves collaborating with the Head Start Center Supervisor to ensure the kitchen staff adheres to dietary and health plans and regulations. Performs other work as requested within federal and state guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business management, dietetics, food and nutrition, community nutrition, or a closely related field.

SUBSTITUTIONS
None.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS
Position(s) of this classification requires typing or other computer software skills.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.

EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.

APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.