About the role
About Us
Project FoodBox is built on a simple belief: food is healthcare.
We’re a Food as Medicine company working with health plans, community organizations, and local farms to deliver medically tailored groceries to people living with chronic conditions and communities facing food insecurity across California and New York. Since 2020, we've delivered nearly 10 million boxes — over 250 million pounds of fresh food.
We're scaling fast and building the systems, processes, and infrastructure to support national growth. The people who join now will shape how we get there.
About the Role
We're hiring a Bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to deliver nutrition assessments and counseling to members enrolled in Project FoodBox programs. You'll manage a consistent, high-volume appointment schedule, build individualized nutrition care plans, and keep documentation accurate and on time. This role partners closely with our Operations and Member Success teams as well as our healthcare partners.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and counseling appointments following standardized clinical and program workflows
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical needs, medical history, food access, and dietary restrictions
- Manage a high-volume appointment schedule while holding quality, member experience, and documentation standards
- Document assessments, care plans, and member interactions accurately and on time in our clinical and program systems
- Identify ways to simplify workflows and remove redundancies in how we support members
- Contribute to new nutrition offerings, member education, and Food as Medicine initiatives, partnering with Operations, Member Success, and healthcare partners
What You Bring
Required
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration OR active New York State Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) credential
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to conduct assessments and counseling in both
- 1+ years of clinical nutrition or medical nutrition therapy experience, including conducting assessments and individualized counseling
- Comfort working toward defined productivity and quality metrics while maintaining clinical judgment and member experience
Preferred
- Experience with Medicaid populations, Food as Medicine, value-based care, or programs serving food-insecure communities
- Experience in a high-volume or performance-driven clinical environment
- Motivational interviewing training or experience
- Familiarity with care coordination, referral, or EHR workflow systems
Compensation & Benefits
The expected salary range for this role is $95,000 - $100,000 annually, plus performance bonus and benefits. Compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and location.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and flexible, unlimited PTO
- Medical/Dental/Vision plan options
- Weekly food box for employees within delivery zones
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subject to plan terms and eligibility
We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. To request, please contact hiring@projectfoodbox.org.