Program Manager

To apply , please send a cover letter and resume in one document to ***email_hidden*** referencing the position title in the subject line. Application deadline is on or before July 27th, 2026.

About Nourish Nova Scotia

Nourish Nova Scotia inspires and equips young people to learn about food and transform the food systems around them. Through our programs and advocacy, we work to improve access to nutritious food, create supportive spaces for youth to learn about food, and support young leaders to make our food system better. We believe that every young person deserves the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to build positive, healthy relationships with food. When we equip youth with hands-on food education, we’re not just teaching them how to cook or grow food - we are supporting a thriving, empowered generation, that values and protects our local food system.

About the Role

The Program Manager works closely with the Executive Director and the Nourish team to ensure programs and initiatives are well integrated, effectively supported, and aligned with Nourish Nova Scotia’s values and strategic plan. They serve as a key resource and primary go‑to for program staff, particularly in program design, internal collaboration, and process improvement. As the organization’s only registered dietitian, the Manager of Programs plays a critical role in ensuring that all programs and resources are evidence‑informed and uphold a high standard of nutritional programming for youth and youth‑serving organizations.

Through strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, the Manager of Programs mentors and supports program staff, strengthens internal capacity for program design, development, and evaluation, and creates opportunities for meaningful youth and partner engagement. They also oversee the development and promotion of a growing suite of resources and professional development offerings, grounded in best practices and shaped by input from diverse partners and youth.

About you

You’re an excellent communicator who brings clarity to complex ideas and builds tools and processes that help people do their best work. You’re an experienced manager who enjoys supporting, mentoring, and championing a dynamic team with a wide range of skills and strengths.

You’re a strategic thinker who’s also eager to roll up your sleeves and dive into the work alongside your team. You’re comfortable in emerging environments - capturing insights, connecting dots, and creating cohesion where others might see chaos.

You have a learner’s mindset and thrive in spaces where teaching, sharing knowledge, and sparking curiosity are part of the everyday rhythm. You wear many hats with ease, drawing energy from the variety, collaboration, and creativity that come with an evolving role.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Program Strategy & Management

• Oversee the strategic development of core program areas and related initiatives, with support from the Executive Director.
• Foster strategic partnerships and manage a growing network of relationships across school and community settings, with a focus on expanding and deepening relationships with youth-serving organizations and across the food sector.
• Stay informed of relevant youth-focused initiatives (provincial and national) to identify opportunities for partnership, network development, and knowledge exchange.
• Support fund development through the activation of strategic partnerships, contributing to strategic and mission aligned proposals and impact reporting.

Team Mentorship, Support & Collaboration

• Provide management support for program coordinators, interns, and student placements, including recruitment and onboarding, workplan development, budget oversight, and accountability frameworks.
• Facilitate the development of tools and processes that support program design, development, and evaluation, including but is not limited to: annual & quarterly program planning, approaches and tools that support program co-design with youth and partners, implementation of Nourish’s impact measurement framework, and outreach and communication strategies.
• Work with program leads and the Executive Director to foster a strong culture of collaboration across people and teams, including the development of tools and processes that support this.

Oversight for Content & Resource Development

• Oversee the development of Setting the Table, a four-module professional development series designed to help facilitators create positive food experiences and supportive food environments for youth. This includes: refining the NNS Statement on Healthy Eating and the Positive Food Environments Toolkit, collaborating with youth, partners, and consultants to develop module structure, content, and resources, and collaborating with staff to oversee the design & development of associated materials and resources.
• Facilitate the coordination and delivery of professional development sessions for educators and community-based partners. Note: This is an emerging body of work that will develop over time with appropriate resources. We are currently in a phase of content development and testing and will continue to expand on this as resources allow.
• Support program staff in the creation of evidence informed food and nutrition resources that are age appropriate and consistent in their approach and design. This includes providing guidance for the development of food skills workshops, curriculum-linked food and nutrition activities, and a comprehensive youth food leaders curriculum.

Knowledge Sharing & Translation

• Support the on-going development of the Nourish Learning Hub, helping to inform overall design and user engagement, and coordinating the review and updating of resources.
• Collaborate with Nourish program staff and partners to develop and share expertise and resources related to our program, advocacy and network initiatives.
• Support the collection and curation of impact stories via the NNS blog and social media accounts.
• Support the design and delivery of webinars and other collaborative learning opportunities that strengthen Nourish’s contributions to informed practice in youth‑focused food systems.

General Administration & Organizational Support

• Based on ongoing connections with the Nourish team and partners, develop and manage a work-plan that can help guide priorities and timelines as they unfold.
• Contribute to team learning initiatives and support organizational planning processes, as appropriate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Current registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics (NSRD) required.
• Demonstrated experience in program strategy and development, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to design evidence‑informed, age‑appropriate curriculum and resources for youth, educators, and youth-serving organizations.
• Experience developing and facilitating professional development, workshops, or webinars for educators, youth workers, and/or community partners.
• Demonstrated experience engaging youth, educators, community partners in co‑design and participatory program models.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, and students by providing mentorship, workplan development, and continuous feedback cycles.
• Demonstrated skill in developing and communicating organizational systems, processes, and tools that enhance team effectiveness while fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships and advance mission-aligned goals through strong relationships and communication that support ongoing collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate evidence into accessible, engaging resources.
• Proficient computer aptitude and office skills - Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, etc.
• Work experience within the P-12 school system in Nova Scotia and/or Public Health and/or Non-profit is considered an asset.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in one document to ***email_hidden*** referencing the position title in the subject line.

The application deadline is on or before July 27th, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We expect that interviews will be conducted on July 29th & 30th , 2026 .

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