Incorporated in Omaha, Nebraska, the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact (formerly the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition) has a remote team geographically dispersed throughout the U.S. Our scientists and professionals collaborate with national partners who implement or manage programs to improve health. We provide knowledge on evidence-based research and practices, including evaluation tools we can develop and/or implement. We help prove and improve programs’ effectiveness through high-quality, rigorous implementation and approaches.
Our Culture:
Our work environment is one of a kind. We pride ourselves on being responsive and nimble, and we aim to be reliable and trustworthy, offering the highest level of work for our partners. Internally, we like to have fun. We have a sand volleyball team, attend many trivia nights at local pubs, and host a pretty fierce fantasy football league.
The best way to get to know us is to know our Guiding Principles. If they align with you and you would like to join our team, please reach out.
Our Guiding Principles
We Strive for Excellence
We strive to be the best because we are intellectually curious and experts in our field. We deliver high quality products on time.
We Respect and Empower
We don’t just accept each other, we respect, empower, and support each other. We never let differences get in the way of good work.
We Collaborate and Have Fun
We don’t work in silos. We know we can deliver more to our clients by working collaboratively and having fun so that’s what we do.
We Assume Positive Intent
We don’t rush to judgment. We ask questions and view others’ decisions and behaviors through a positive lens.
We Respond with Agility
We know the Center and our clients’ needs comes first, which is why we react to requests and situations with agility and flexibility.
What do staff say about working here?
“I like that my work has meaning, in terms of improving health and community vitality. I enjoy that we can merge science with practice in evaluation work with various organizations for a meaningful impact.”
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“Everyone brings something to the table, different skill sets and strengths that complement each other. We are collaborative and like to approach work seriously but with a sense of fun and collegiality.”
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“Many opportunities to work on a variety of interesting projects, gain experience in many areas, and the ability to take advantage of training/workshops to improve skills.”
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“My coworkers bring their a-game to every project and raise the bar of expectations, making me better with them. Oh, and we have a lot of fun here, too. There is a lot of laughter here.”
Thank you for your interest! If our current open positions are not aligned with what you are looking for, we encourage you to submit your application materials to recruitment@centerfornutrition.org if you would like to be considered for a future opportunity.
In the meantime, feel free to explore our page and learn about who we are, what we do and how we’re shaping the future of public health nutrition-related research and evaluation.
Finance and Operations Associate
- Support subrecipient monitoring through invoice tracking.
- Serve as a permanent member on the Team Engagement Committee and Retreat Committee to support in the planning and execution of the annual staff retreat, various team building activites and wellness initiatives.
- Contribute to the operation of the Human Resources Information System, including payroll and timesheet support.
- Initiate monthly AP/AR transactions, including credit card reconciliation and project costing.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships in Bill.com, ensuring timely processing of invoices, effective communication and troubleshooting any software issues to maintain seamless operation within the system.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in administration, non-profit management, finance or a related field. At least one year of work experience. Ability to mutli-task and prioritize to meet deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Ability to work effectively with remote team members. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of discretion and maintain confidential information. Ability to learn new tools quickly. Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
View the full Finance and Operations Associate position.
To apply: To apply, please send a statement of interest and resume/CV to Finance and Operations Manager Cory Barrett at recruitment@centerfornutrition.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
While we are not actively hiring for these core positions, our needs at the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact continue to evolve. If any of the following positions sound like a good fit, we highly encourage you to keep an eye out for new opportunities on this page.
Research Scientist
- Lead and/or provide oversight for all scientific aspects of research and evaluation projects.
- Generate new projects by developing and submitting grant applications and RFP proposals.
- Develop project workplans that include research designs, participants, data elements, measurement tools and deliverables.
- Oversee the development of measurement tools by participating in planning sessions, reviewing tools and providing final sign-off.
- Ensure the integrity of sampling and data collection efforts.
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in nutrition, public health or similar health-related field. Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship and at or above the comparable level of Assistant Professor; preferably focused on behavioral nutrition or public health. Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills; history of scientific presentations and peer-reviewed publications. Proficient in data collection and analysis tools such as SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, NVivo, SPSS and SAS.
To apply: To apply, please send a statement of interest and resume/CV to Leah Carpenter at lcarpenter@centerfornutrition.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please mention any foreign language skills in your materials.
Senior Project Manager
- Lead project management efforts
- Support grant and RFP proposals
- Review contracts
- Oversee IRB submission
- Support data collection
- Direct deliverable development
Five years of project management experience, preferable in research or evaluation.
To apply: Please send a statement of interest and resume/CV to recruitment@centerfornutrition.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Project Manager
- Manage multiple projects to ensure tasks are on time, within scope and on budget
- Lead client/workteam meetings
- Direct measurement tool development
- Oversee IRB submission
- Support data collection
- Direct deliverable development
Three years of project management experience, preferable in research or evaluation.
To apply: Please send a statement of interest and resume/CV to recruitment@centerfornutrition.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Research Associate
- Literature review
- Measurement tool development
- Data collection and analysis
One year of experience conducting research and evaluation studies in an academic or applied setting preferred.
To apply: Please send a statement of interest and resume/CV to recruitment@centerfornutrition.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.