Position Summary
Be at the forefront of the Food is Medicine movement as a registered Dietitian ( RD) with Project Open Hand, one of the nation's longest-standing and most respected providers of medically tailored meals and groceries. Based in both San Francisco and Oakland, you will join a dynamic, mission-driven Nutrition Services Department that is transforming healthcare through medically tailored nutrition. You'll play a key role in delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities-people living with critical and chronic illnesses who also face food insecurity, isolation, or the health impact of aging.
The RD provides compassionate, client-centered nutritional assessments, counseling, and education via in-person, home-based, and telehealth visits. This role also supports the development of educational materials and curricula, contributes to innovative research and program evaluation, and collaborates on adapting meals and services to meet the evolving needs of our diverse client base.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional dietitian with a strong foundation in community nutrition and a passion for health equity. If you're committed to using your clinical expertise to make lasting change--and want to work where food is used as powerful medicine-- this role is for you!
Qualifications Required
• Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Knowledge of food service and quality control
• Proficient in nutrition software programs, Computrition preferred
• Experience providing staff training / education
• Ability to work Saturdays and occasional evening
Qualifications Desired
• 2+ years experience as a Registered Dietitian
• Experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS, other critical and chronic diseases, and the elderly
• Experience developing and executing community-based nutrition education classes
• Cooking, recipe and food preparation experience and comfort teaching basic kitchen skills
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Ability to apply strong clinical skills in a community-based setting
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in joining us we want to meet you!
Applications are only accepted online. Make sure to include a cover letter with your resume. For the full Job Description and instructions on how to apply please click on the button below.
Project Open Hand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity!