Registered Dietitian - K-12 Certification Program

CONTRACT POSITION(S): Registered Dietitian - K-12 Certification Program

LOCATION: Remote

JOB TYPE: Contract

Reports To: Senior Manager, Nutrition & Standards

THE ROLE

In 2025, Eat Real is aiming big — reaching one million students to double our impact in just one year. To make that happen, we need to attract and serve more school districts than ever before. That’s where you come in. We are hiring Registered Dietitians to assess select K-12 foodservice programs using Eat Real's standards and tools during the 2025–26 school year. Dietitians will report to the Senior Manager of Nutrition & Standards and collaborate closely with the Program Manager assigned to the same district, as well as other Eat Real Dietitians.

This is a remote, part-time contract role with varying hours throughout the contract period.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities: Lead Eat Real Certification assessments for assigned school districts by:

• Coordinating documentation collection and meetings with the district and Eat Real staff

• Gathering and organizing menus, recipes, and related documents

• Managing and verifying data in Google Sheets and other systems

• Analyzing datasets to identify trends, errors, and insights

• Summarizing findings in reports and visualizations

• Collaborating with internal teams and data consultants to evaluate results and determine scores

• Creating and presenting assessment reports to stakeholders

• Supporting districts through follow-up actions and the Action Plan Phase

• Conducting on-site visits as needed for document collection

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend scheduled check-in meetings with Eat Real team members & other RD’s throughout duration of contract

• Offer feedback to improve assessment tools and processes

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Dietitian with knowledge/experience in K-12 school foodservice, with a detailed understanding of the USDA School Breakfast Program (SBP) and & National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

• Familiarity with menu software systems and product specification sheets

• Proficient in Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides), Zoom, and Slack

• Proven experience with data entry and data quality review.

• Proficiency with Google Sheets (formulas, filters, conditional formatting, etc.).

• Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret and summarize data

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Able to work independently and meet deadlines

• A self-starter with integrity, humility, a sense of humor, and a “get-it-done” attitude

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with state-level K-12 Administrative Reviews

• Knowledge of K-12 procurement and supply chain

• A demonstrated passion for real food

Work schedule:

• Up to 15 hours/week during peak periods

• Flexible hours; fully remote

• Total hours vary depending on district assignment

• Must be available for scheduled meetings (via phone or Zoom) with advance notice

• Ability to respond to written communication within 48 hours

• Flexible to all U.S. time zones, with a preference for candidates based in or able to work during Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Key Dates:

• Contract Position Start Date: August 18th, 2025

THE ORGANIZATION

Eat Real puts real food on the table at school, at home, and in local and national policy. We are the only doctor-led, foodservice-approved nonprofit empowering public schools with a holistic solution to transform the health of their students and their bottom line. Our award-winning K-12 certification program provides foodservice leaders with the framework and support they need to make their school menus delicious, nutritious, and planet-sustaining. The K-12 certification program has reached over 592,000 students across 11 states.

Two questions lie at the heart of our strategy: 1. What’s the shortest possible route to the greatest possible impact? 2. How can we make changing the world more fun? That means we’re not building an institution; we’re building a rocketship. We are pioneering a model that delivers the values of a nonprofit — accountable, transparent, impact-driven, and heart-led — with the tactics and structure of the most effective start-ups — agile, experimental, industrious, and compact.

COMPENSATION

This position is a part-time, remote contract position, paid hourly. Hourly rate is between $60-$80, commensurate with experience. Hours will vary throughout the contract period, with the potential to renew. District travel (if applicable) will be reimbursed.

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

Eat Real is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our organization and in our work. Every day we actively work to create a healthy, delicious future for our colleagues, communities, and planet.