Nutrition Education Specialist
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Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
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Please review the job profile below and apply today!
The Nutrition Education Specialist is responsible for developing nutritional strategies within Meijer, creating educational content and programs specific to chronic disease states, serving as a nutrition consultant for other areas of the business including merchandising and marketing, and providing dietitian services to customers. This position will collaborate to serve as a representative of Meijer Health and to drive knowledge, sales, loyalty, and health improvement among Meijer shoppers.
What You'll be Doing:
- Use considerable knowledge of the principles of medical nutrition therapy and apply that knowledge to developing evidence-based nutrition education.
- Use in depth knowledge of current trends and professional practices in clinical dietetics and ability to apply knowledge
- Knowledge and use of human behavior and techniques for effective behavior changes.
- Provide face-to-face and virtual nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy on a variety of topics and disease states.
- Ability to develop content, educational materials, presentations, etc., related to basic nutrition, weight management, diabetes management, and other requested nutrition topics for key partners and Meijer shoppers.
- Maintain up to date professional knowledge and participate in continuing education and personal development activities.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with peers, vendors and other key partners.
- Develop and maintain successful business relationships with merchandising teams by showing value as a health and wellness expert and advisor.
- Work directly with department directors, category buyers, and marketing specialists to advise on key nutrition topics and trends with impact on retail business.
- Maintain state licensure status (if applicable).
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
Master’s Degree in dietetics preferred (health education, human nutrition or related field).
Registered Dietitian.
5-8 years of professional experience preferred with clinical experience and education.
Experience with and/or knowledge of meal planning and medical nutritional therapy for chronic disease states.
Consumer communication skills both written and verbal.
Project management.
Social/digital media experience.
Some travel may be required to presentations, trade shows and educational events.
Office computer skills; able to learn company systems and tools, preference for Microsoft application experience.
Enthusiasm and passion for empowering patients to live better, healthier lives.
Planning and organizational skills.
Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy.
Strong verbal and written communication skills across multiple teams.
Excellent presentation skills.
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Are you passionate about nutrition and community health? Join Meijer as a Nutrition Education Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers. As part of the Meijer family, you’ll develop nutritional strategies and create educational content that empowers shoppers to manage chronic conditions and promote healthier choices. Your expertise in medical nutrition therapy will shine as you provide both face-to-face and virtual counseling on a variety of topics, from diabetes management to basic nutrition principles. Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams to integrate health and wellness into the shopping experience, while leveraging your project management skills to drive knowledge and sales. Here at Meijer, we believe in rewarding our team members with benefits like weekly pay, flexibility in scheduling, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you possess a Master's Degree in dietetics and have been a Registered Dietitian for 5-8 years, we want to hear from you! Your contribution to our mission of fostering healthier communities starts with your application today.
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