Nutrition Specialist

The Maryland Food Bank (MFB) is a nonprofit, anti-hunger organization whose mission is to feed people, strengthen communities, and end hunger for more Marylanders. MFB does this work by expanding access to nutritious food while also seeking to eliminate the root causes of hunger. 

MFB distributes food through a statewide network of community-based organizations from Maryland’s western mountains to its Eastern Shore. Last year, Maryland Food Bank distributed enough food to provide the equivalent of more than 41 million meals, or about 114,000 meals every day. This healthy food supports children, seniors, veterans, and hard-working families. Beyond food distribution, MFB works to end hunger for more Marylanders by offering job training programs, access to supportive services and benefits, and by advocating to change the laws, policies, and practices that create food insecurity for more than 1 in 3 Marylanders. 

The Maryland Food Bank embraces a philosophy which recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented, diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.

About the position:

The Nutrition Specialist supports the Sr. Director of Nutrition by delivering garden-based youth and community nutrition education, educating partners on healthy foods and pantry gardens, and tracking the nutritional quality of donated food. The Specialist coordinates nutrition workshops and programs while ensuring all partners and neighbors are treated with dignity and respect.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Nutrition to develop inclusive nutrition strategies supporting MFB’s mission and health equity.
• Lead nutrition education programs across gardens, Mobile Markets, schools, partner sites, and communities.
• Facilitate culturally responsive nutrition workshops tailored to community needs and preferences.
• Partner with the FoodWorks culinary team to offer nutrition guidance with existing and future programming.
• Train pantry and community partners on healthy food frameworks, including SWAP and Nudges.
• Collaborate with Mobile Market and Outreach teams to promote healthy food options and incorporate neighbor feedback.
• Build relationships with schools, pantry partners, volunteers, and community stakeholders to support programming.
• Develop culturally relevant and multilingual nutrition education materials and Partner Portal resources.
• Lead program evaluation through surveys, listening sessions, data collection, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate program logistics and volunteers, including scheduling, workshop preparation, and donation tracking.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in education, nutrition, food banking, community health, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of nutrition, food systems, and community health education.
• Experience delivering education, outreach, or community-based programs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with cultural humility and respect.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, education, public health, community health, food systems, or a related field.
• Experience leading culturally relevant nutrition education programs for youth and adults.
• Experience using gardens or hands-on learning environments to promote nutrition and health.
• Experience facilitating community engagement and co-creating equitable approaches to nutrition, education and food access.
• Experience working in food banking, nonprofit, community health, or similar settings.
• Native-level fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written. 

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site presence at least three (3) days per week.
• Flexible schedules, including occasional evenings, weekends, and travel to events and other MFB locations. 
• This position operates primarily in an office environment with occasional movement around the warehouse.

Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00 / per hour 

Nothing matters more to the Maryland Food Bank than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all positions require a background check and drug screen.

To learn more about the Maryland Food Bank, visit www.mdfoodbank.org