Church Nutrition Coordinator

Wellness Ministry

Church Nutrition Coordinator

Director of Wellness & Community Health

Community and Congregation

Stipend

Church Member

Stable Maturing Christian, Tither

Leadership, Teaching, Helps, Administration, Encouragement

Networking, relationship building, event coordination, communication, volunteer management, and community engagement

Compassion, organized, encouraging dependable, innovative, collaborative, servant

Helping individuals and families develop healthier eating habits while improving access to nutritious food and practical nutrition education.

One Year Minimum

1. Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: 2-3 hours per week (8-12 hours per month)

2. Participating in meetings/training: As requested

1. →Coordinate nutrition education workshops and healthy eating initiatives.
2. →Oversee Nutrition Educators, Cooking Class Instructors, Community Garden Coordinator, Food Pantry Nutrition Specialist, and Meal Prep Coaches.
3. →Recruit and mentor nutrition ministry volunteers.
4. →Coordinate cooking demonstrations and meal planning classes.
5. →Promote healthy eating through church communications and wellness events.
6. →Build partnerships with local food banks, dietitians, farmers, and community organizations.
7. →Support initiatives that address food insecurity within the church and community.
8. →Maintain participation records.
9. →Provide monthly ministry updates.
10. →Each Coordinator will:

• →Attend one monthly Wellness Leadership Team meeting. 
• →Recruit and mentor volunteers within your ministry area.
• →Support major church wellness events. 
• →Collaborate with other wellness coordinators.
• →Submit a brief monthly activity report with participation numbers, accomplishments, challenges, and goals for the following month. 
• →Uphold the mission, values, and policies of the church.

1. Reduced food insecurity.
2. Improved healthy eating habits.
3. Increased participation in nutrition programs.
4. Volunteer engagement.
5.  Community partnership development.