Job Information
Natural Grocers Director of Scientific Affairs and Nutrition Education in Lakewood, Colorado
Salary Range
USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000.00/Yr.
Posting Timeline
Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.
5/03/2024
Overview
The Job in a Nutshell:
The Natural Grocers Director of Scientific Affairs and Nutrition Education (DSCANE) position is an advancement and leadership position. The DSCANE acts as the direct supervisor for the Nutrition Communication & Education Manager and the Nutrition & Quality Standards Manager positions within the Nutrition Education Department (NED). The DSCANE position is fundamental for providing ongoing support and evidence-based nutrition education/training to Nutritional Health Coaches (NHCs), store employees, customers, and the community. In addition, the DSCANE provides Natural Grocers NHCs with a professional resource for nutrition information while promoting the importance of diet, supplements, movement, ecologically thoughtful practices for human health and wellbeing. The DSCANE acts as an educational link for Natural Grocers employees to keep them informed about nutrition, company standards and the quality of our store products. The DSCANE position plays an integral role in helping Natural Grocers improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. As a front-line contributor to the Natural Grocers mission, this role requires a passionate, outgoing individual with enthusiasm for nutrition education.
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
Responsible for the development of nutrition education training materials for the company including the NHC position materials, store Crew resources and customer resources. a. Develops, coordinates, and delegates development of materials as necessary to meet deadlines. b. Nutrition education training materials consists of the following, but is not limited to this list: i. Coaching Documents ii. Customer Literature Files iii. Customer Nutrition Education Classes iv. Crew Nutrition Education Classes v. Nutrient to Know About (NTKA) 1. Research Bomb 2. Crew and Customer Facing Classes 3. Marketing Materials 4. good4u Crew quarterly NTKA Health Challenges vi. Foundational Five program materials vii. Health Supportive Statements Office Hours Study viii. Website Content ix. Things We Won’t Carry and Why explanations x. Public Facing and Crew Facing Videos on Standards xi. Health Hotline Editorial xii. Political Advocacy Documents xiii. LMS trainings
Manages the Natural Grocers Crew Nutrition-Education Training Program, the NHC Continuing Education Program, and Customer Nutrition Education Resources a. The Crew Nutrition Education Program consists of the following, but is not limited to this list: i. Nutrition education content for the monthly good4u Crew meetings ii. LMS trainings iii. Health Supportive Statement training for the Marketing Department iv. Introduction to Dietary Supplements Curriculum v. Crew Wellness Program vi. Foundational Five Supplements education program b. The NHC Continuing Education Program consists of, but is not limited to this list: i. Nutrition Education content presented during monthly NHC meetings ii. Health Supportive Statements study review for Office Hours training iii. Coaching Documents iv. Customer Literature Files (CLFs) v. Customer Nutrition Education Classes vi. Recipe Demo Classes vii. Foundational Five Supplements education program c. The Customer Nutrition Education Resources consists of the following, but is not limited to this list: i. CLFs ii. Website and app content iii. Health hotline editorial iv. Foundational Five Supplements education program v. Social Media nutrition and health content vi. Nutrient to Know About (NTKA) vii. ESG materials
Manages the Nutrition Communications & Education Manager (NCEM) and the Nutrition & Quality Standards Manager positions (NQSM) positions a. Coordinate and prioritizes tasks and projects to meet deadlines b. Trains these positions as needed on the following, but is not limited to this list: i. Producing content for and conducting the nutrition education content presented at the monthly NHC Meeting and Store Support Center (SSC) good4u Crew trainings ii. Conducting media interviews and investor store tours iii. Other trainings as needed c. Coordinates the study review and other tasks associated with it for Health Supportive Statements Office Hours Training d. Conducts performance evaluations in collaboration with the Director of Nutrition Education.
Presents and coordinates nutrition education content for NHCs and Crew a. Develops an annual presentation schedule for the NCEM and NQSM positions
Coordinates the review of floor safe language for Customer Nutrition Education Resources developed by Marketing, Purchasing, copywriters, and other departments. a. Coordinates with the NCEM to provide requested information to Marketing, Purchasing, copywriters, and other departments as needed b. Coordinates the review of customer nutrition education facing materials produced by other departments and provides input for determining language, phrasing and accuracy as needed
Conduct and coordinate special event outreach presentations, media Interviews, investor or business analyst store tours as needed
Quality control and standards development a. Is part of the Quality Control and Standards Development Team i. Attends meetings ii. Provides research on ingredients as requested b. Coordinates with the NQSM position and other NED personnel to support the development of company quality standard c. Ensures that the NQSM position balances their time between supporting the development of company quality standards and supports the Nutrition Education Department function and nutrition educational content needs.
Books a. Coordinates the review of new books and provides input to the committee for adding and removing books for sale in the stores b. Approves books put on quarterly sales
Advocacy a. Provides support on company campaigns to ensure continued access to dietary supplements, maintaining the integrity of national organic standards and other food standards, scope of practice for NHCs and other issues as needed b. Serve as a resource for commenting on proposed government regulations, national organic standards and other nutrition related topics as needed
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the department and the company thrive.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
A master’s degree in nutrition or a related field (e.g., dietetics, biology, biochemistry, naturopathy).
Experience in the Nutrition Health Coach (NHC), NHC Regional Manager, and/or another NED Manager position.
Experience developing nutrition education content.
Management skills
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Impeccable follow-up and follow-through skills to meet company deadlines
Has the ability to act independently and autonomously with little supervision
Has the ability to prioritize multiple tasks requiring deadlines
Works well with interruptions and changing deadlines
Must be self-motivated with a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism
Tolerates prolonged viewing of a computer screen
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Maintaining Nutrition Knowledge
If the degree and/or certification requires continuing education to maintain the degree and/or certification, then those requirements must be fulfilled.
If the degree and/or certification do not require CEC, maintaining 16 Continuing Education (CE) Hours (or two CE units) per year is required.
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Benefits
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
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LocationUS-CO-Lakewood
Job ID2024-26643
Address12612 W Alameda Pkwy
Work EnvironmentHybrid
CategoryHome Office
Salary RangeUSD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000.00/Yr.