Hybrid CACFP Consultant - School District Consultant 11-P13 en State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.

MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the state’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels. 

Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful. 

As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.

The Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) is the state administering agency for federal food programs such as National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, and commodity programs such as USDA Foods for Schools, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the John A. Hannah Building, 608 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

Position Summary - The function of a consultant is to consult and advise childcare centers, community agencies, schools, afterschool programs, interest groups, adult day care programs, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) staff concerning the administration and operation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This position functions as the consultant completing or overseeing a variety of assignments pertaining to feeding infants, early childhood, elementary, middle and high school students, and adults enrolled in care settings. In addition, this position consults and interprets federal regulations and policies as they relate to the CACFP for implementation and oversight to maintain program integrity.

Position Description: CACFP Consultant - School District Consultant 11-P13

Job Specification: School District Consultant 11-P13

State of Michigan Benefits:

Position Duties

Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. 

Other Qualifications