Do you have an innovative approach or dynamic idea concerning child nutrition? Have you implemented something in your school that works well for you? Would you like to share it with your peers?
WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO APPLY TO PRESENT AT OUR STATE CONFERENCE!
Share your expertise in school nutrition and submit an education session proposal for Oregon School Nutrition Association’s state conference to be held March 15-16, 2024, at the Salem Convention Center.
- Nov. 13, 2023: Call for Proposals closes.
- Dec. 1, 2023: Proposal submitters will be notified of program status: accepted, pending or declined.
- Jan. 5, 2024: Completed speaker packets are due through Whova App. (app. details and instructions will be provided Dec. 1)
- Feb. 19, 2024: The session speakers will be notified of their session time.
- March 1, 2024: Session PowerPoint presentations due.
CLICK HERE to apply!
Portland Public Schools has an immediate opening for Fiscal Services Associate I (Meal Benefits) – 1.0 FTE – Nutrition Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, maintaining and controlling all aspects of meal application processing and verification of confidential family applications for meal benefits for Portland Public Schools Nutrition Services Department.
Application online closes on Oct. 3. Click here for full job description and to apply online.
Portland Public Schools is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Nutrition Services Program Manager position. Under general direction, the Nutrition Services Program Manager develops systems and directs others to provide high quality food and customer service and to ensure compliance with all required regulations related to the Child Nutrition Program and the district policies. The manager manages a team responsible for approximately 20-24 schools in the Portland School District.
Application deadline: July 7. Click here to apply online.
The OSNA Directory reaches the state’s 500 school nutrition directors, managers and buyers with distribution at OSNA’s October Industry Seminar & USDA Foods Show and its annual March State Conference. OSNA also makes available a digital version on its website.
Advertisers receive:
- Premium positions viewed by Oregon’s school nutrition directors and buyers all year long
- Free Supplier Section listings, with live links to your website and email in the digital version posted on the OSNA website
- Budget-friendly ad pricing and free assistance with graphic design
The up-to-date and fully indexed OSNA Directory provides comprehensive contact information for Oregon’s public school districts and residential child care institutions enrolled in the National Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The Suppliers Section features full contact information and company descriptions, and is reserved for advertisers only.
Showcase your company’s latest products and services to your target buyers with a well-placed advertisement in this year’s annual desk-top resource. Find out how by downloading the forms today!
Visit our Annual Directory webpage to download the 2023-24 OSNA Directory Ad Reservation Form.
Tigard-Tualatin School District has an opening for a Data Tech NS System Support (Nutrition Services Specialist.
This position provides support for the Nutrition Services (NS) department related to point-of- sale (POS) and purchasing software/hardware, as well as production records, menu planning, and other Child Nutrition related assignments. Involves training, troubleshooting, and work methods. This position is responsible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) requirements for the Free and Reduced-price meal Program, assuring compliance with current laws and ordinances related to Child Nutrition Programs. Provide high quality customer service and technical support and program assistance and training to Nutrition Services staff district-wide.
Applications due May 19. For a full job description and to apply online, visit the TTSD Employment webpage.
Reedsport School District has a job opening for the position of Food Service Director. The Food Service Director performs a wide variety of duties relating to the operation of the Food Service Program. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, and accounting for the operation of the program. The Director is responsible for purchasing food supplies, preparing monthly menus, maintaining nutrition standards and portion control, supervising department personnel and dealing directly with vendors for purchasing food and supplies. Must be knowledgeable of menu planning, child nutrition program requirements, food production, work scheduling, safety, sanitation, and cost analysis.
For a full job description and to apply online, click here.
Application closing date is May 10.
David Douglas School District is invited qualified candidates to apply for the district’s open Nutrition Services Manager position.
Working independently and collaboratively, the Nutrition Services Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and leading the district’s Nutrition Department in alignment with the district’s mission, vision, and values. The manager plans and manages a financially sound program that provides wholesome, attractive, nutritionally balanced meals, prepared in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and requirements. The manager effectively communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders including colleagues, administrators, parents, and students to provide information relating to program requirements and options available to students while utilizing feedback to direct development of menus that not only meet nutritional requirements and meet student tastes. This position mentors and supervises a supervisor(s), warehouse, and nutrition services staff and reports to the Director of Administrative Services.
The position is open until filled. For more details and to apply online, please visit the David Douglas employment web page.
If your school or afterschool program has created a culture that supports, the health and wellbeing of students and staff – this is your opportunity to apply for the award!
The Wellness Award applications were designed with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model in mind. The WSCC model is student centered and emphasizes the role of the community in supporting the school, the connections between health and academic achievement and the importance of evidence-based school policies and practices.
The award includes statewide recognition, a personalized plaque and a custom banner for the winning school and afterschool program, as well as a cash award—$2,500 for the winning school and $1,000 for the winning afterschool program—to be used to further nutrition, physical activity and/or other wellness efforts within the school or afterschool program.
The Oregon School and After School Wellness Awards are sponsored by the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council, the Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Afterschool for Kids (OregonASK), and the Nutrition Council of Oregon.
Apply now! Applications are open Dec. 1, 2022 to Jan. 31, 2023.
To learn more and apply, visit the School and Afterschool Wellness Awards page on the Oregon Department of Education website.
Corvallis School District is looking for a new Food and Nutrition Services Manager. The Food and Nutrition Services Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, managing and reviewing all operational and administrative elements of the district’s school nutrition programs. The position is responsible for monitoring nutrition services staff and operations at school sites to ensure compliance with federal and state law in addition to district policy and procedures. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and supervises the work of food service employees at various district work sites.
For a full job description and online application, please click here.
Application deadline: Jan. 11, 2023
Visit OSNA’s State Conference page for more information on booking your exhibit space for the 2023 Food & Equipment Show, March 11, 2023 at the Salem Convention Center!