Job Details

Salary: $25.89 - $29.00 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 48027
Agency: 400 Utah State Board of Education
Unit: 2501 PED SCHOOL FOODS PROGRAMS
Opening Date: 03/01/2026
Closing Date: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Melanie Butters, ...@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: Utah State Board of Education250 E 500 SSalt Lake City, UT
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AE: Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is currently seeking a motivated and competent individual to fill the position of Child Nutrition Specialist. This job is an opportunity to work for an agency that strives to make a difference in the lives of students in Utah every day. A Child Nutrition Specialist works collaboratively and independently to provide leadership, technical assistance and assess compliance of applicable program laws, regulations, policy, and administrative rules for Federal and State Child Nutrition Programs.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after completion of training and at the discretion of the agency and management.
Required: Attach resume and references

Principal Duties
As a Child Nutrition Specialist:

• Understand, interpret, apply, and assess compliance with federal and state regulation, policy, rules, and guidance.
• Lead and support team members with administrative review activities (i.e., analyze program documents and systems, assess procurement and financial records, identify and document technical assistance and compliance issues, conduct virtual and in person activities program locations through the state, complete review documentation, prepare written reports, calculate monies owed, participate in appeals or hearings).
• Investigate complaints made against program operators (i.e., public, and private schools, residential childcare institutions, childcare and family day care homes, adult day care homes).
• Assist in data collection and assessment to determine program eligibility. Work with program operators and internal teams to gather and review program information to accurately inform federal and state reports. Adhere to data sharing and disclosure regulations and policies.
• Provide training to colleagues, program operators and stakeholders.
• Display ethical and professional behavior when collaborating with colleagues, program operators and stakeholders.
• Manage daily communication with local sponsors through letters, email, phone calls, virtual conferences and in person visits to provide technical assistance.
• Maintain professionalism while providing customer service by recognizing and accurately addressing sponsors' needs.
• On occasion, you may be asked to organize, facilitate and present at training workshops and conferences.
• Travel throughout the state of Utah, this includes overnight stays. You may be asked to travel out of state on occasion.

Keys to Success

• Commitment to foster professional relationships, respect diverse perspectives and contribute to a positive work culture.
• Work independently and collaborate with team members to ensure program consistency in guiding sponsors on program requirements and in completing administrative reviews.
• The ability to think critically and holistically to provide creative solutions, input, and constructive feedback.
• Working knowledge and application of law, regulation and policy while focusing on program success and recipient access.
• Complete detailed work with quality and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with a diverse audience clearly and effectively.
• Proficient in office software applications.
• Experience with data and systems management.
• Ability to manage a workload with multiple, concurrent projects and assignments to meet required due dates.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, accounting, business, foods and nutrition, dietetics, education, or a related field.
• Prefer minimum of one year of experience in Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

Why You Should Join Our Team
We value family, health, and a collaborative team environment. Additionally, you will receive an excellent compensation package which includes generous paid time off, excellent retirement plan options, and a variety of medical insurance plans.

Great Company Culture

The Utah State Board of Education attracts and retains the best in the industry because we offer more than just competitive salaries. Utah State Board of Education professionals know they are serving a higher purpose because their work impacts the lives of Utah students.
The Agency
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) leads by creating conditions to open doors of opportunity for all Utah children by setting academic standards; protecting information systems; managing public education funds; directing transparent operations; developing policy for education; advocating for Utah students; and providing support and oversight of schools. To learn more about the Utah State Board of Education, please click
Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the statements above.

02

Select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Is your degree in health, wellness, economics, public policy, nutrition, dietetics, education or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience and/or internship do you have working in economics, public policy, accounting, business, nutrition, health, wellness, dietetics, or related field?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 5 or more years

05

In this position you will be training program sponsors. What is your level of experience in delivering training?

• None
• Beginner--Basic PowerPoint, basic work functions, e.g. infrequent college/technical/class/work projects
• Intermediate--Less than 10/year in an individual or small group (less than 10 people)
• Expert--Utilize multiple teaching methods, more than 10/year presented to various groups (small to large 30+)

06

What is your level of knowledge and experience with auditing and government regulations?

• None
• Beginner--Familiar with regulations, can find and read regulations
• Intermediate--Can understand most regulations
• Expert--Understand regulations, able to transfer information to ensure implementation and compliance

07

What is your level of experience using Microsoft Office or related software? Note: If you are selected for an interview, you will be given an exercise to test your skills.

• None
• Beginner--editing and formatting text, use of cut, copy, paste, undo, redo commands, find and replace text, page numbering, open, save, print functions, inserting clip art or pictures, page breaks
• Intermediate--inserting/formatting tables and columns, inserting or modifying tab stops, insert billeted/numbered lists, use of headers/footers, use of watermarks, protecting a document or setting user permissions, modify an object or picture size, using a template, tracking changes in a document, format to print labels or envelops;
• Expert--perform mail merge, custom style formatting, use anchors to link within the document, use of macros, insert sub documents in the master, create figure captions/figure tables, create bookmarks and cross-reference, insert chart based on Excel data

08

Are you willing to travel within Utah with some overnight stays?

• Yes
• No

09

Participation in conferences and trainings may require lifting heavy boxes etc. Are you able to perform these specific duties related to this position with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have any relatives currently working for USBE?

• No
• Yes

11

If you do have relatives working for USBE please list their names in the box below.Otherwise enter "N/A".
12

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State Jobs
• An External Job Posting Site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc.)
• Professional Network
• University Network (Career Center)
• Referred by a Friend or Colleague
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career Fair
• Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
• Other

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