Under immediate supervision, is responsible for professional level work in the Community Nutrition Program, one of several public health programs at Metro Health. Assists with researching and facilitating educational sessions on chronic disease health disparities, healthy procurement and healthy vending initiatives, food security work, nutrition educational material development and training, and nutrition communication messaging. The work is generally investigative, regulatory, educational, and consultative in nature. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.
The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.
SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.
Work Location Lady Bird Johnson Community Center, 10500 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217
Work Schedule 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; flexible schedule available
