Summer Camp - Dietitian

Position Purpose: The Dietitian is responsible for participant education and carbohydrate counting for all meals and snacks at camp. The Dietitian supports the kitchen staff, medical team, counseling staff and participants with questions and concerns related to nutrition and food preparation.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee meal service at camp. o Ensure that portions and corresponding carbohydrate counts are accurate and visible. o Work with the kitchen staff to maintain high standards in food preparation and service and adherence to USDA food service regulations. o Arrive in the kitchen no later than thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of each meal in order to calculate and label the portion sizes and carbohydrate counts for each food item. o Be available and present at each meal to help campers and staff in making food selections. • Develop and implement age appropriate nutrition education sessions for all participants. o Create a program that explores and explains nutritional issues that relate to diabetes such as carbohydrate counting, portion control, and balanced meals. o Prepare presentations for parents at family camps. o Be available for individual and/or group discussions and education sessions with campers. • Develop and implement a carbohydrate counting system for meals and snacks at camp. o Accurately determine amount of carbohydrates in each serving per item o Display carbohydrate counts before meals. o Evaluate effectiveness of carbohydrate counting system and improve when necessary. • Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities; plan and lead those as assigned. • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions. • Assist in the planning of any special events. • Assisting with deck counseling duties including midnight checking and sleep-in. • All staff members are expected to form positive and professional relationships with all of the camp teams including counselors and program team members, kitchen team members, maintenance team members, and healthcare professional volunteers.

Essential Qualifications: • Must be certified or become certified in First Aid and CPR for infant, child, and adult, including AED. • Ability to interact with all age levels. • Training and/or experience in the field of dietetics. Current dietetics students okay. • Must have current ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification or become certified prior to the start of the program. 

Desired Qualifications: Understand the development needs of youth. • Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner. • Ability to relate to fellow staff members and volunteers in a positive team-oriented atmosphere. • Ability to accurately determine carbohydrate counts for meals and snacks.

Compensation: Summer Programs: $527 per week, with meals and lodging included.

Statement Regarding Inclusion: DYF believes that all of our stakeholders deserve access to culturally relevant and inclusive programming. We strive towards fostering a culture where our staff are represented and honored for their identities and lived experiences. We recognize that this work is ongoing, and we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to join us in this process, particularly people with disabilities, people of color, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The person selected for this role must value and advocate for equity and inclusion. 

To Apply: Visit the DYF website at www.dyf.org to submit an application online. Please direct any questions about this position to info@dyf.org