Dairy Management Inc.
Overview
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Director, Nutrition Affairs, advancing the dairy community's commitment to health, wellness, and sustainable nutrition. This role will champion science-based communications and stakeholder engagement efforts that highlight the contributions of dairy foods to public health and sustainable food systems. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Nutrition Affairs, the Director will lead and support initiatives that build trust, foster collaboration, and amplify the voice of America's dairy farmers through meaningful partnerships with health and wellness thought leaders, professional organizations, and scientific communities. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in the office, and two days remote. We are unable to offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this position. About Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and National Dairy Council (NDC): DMI is funded by nearly 28,000 U.S. dairy farmers and dairy importers, working to grow demand for dairy through research, education, and innovation. DMI manages the National Dairy Council, the American Dairy Association, and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. DMI collaborates with state and regional promotion organizations to implement these programs nationwide. NDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research-based nutrition education and communications since 1915 and is part of DMI’s network. DMI and its related organizations do not engage in policy or lobbying activities. New Hire Salary Range: $99,000-$120,000 annually. This is the salary range that DMI believes, at the time of this posting, it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location specified. Responsibilities
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement and Program Management: Lead and/or support engagement strategies and educational collaborations with health and wellness thought leaders and professional organizations; develop and execute strategic collaborations, roundtables, briefings, and events that advance dairy's role in health and sustainability; provide input on relationship goals and guide productive dialogue to achieve shared outcomes. Content Development & Communication: Translate complex nutrition and sustainability science into compelling, audience-specific content; collaborate with subject matter experts and communications colleagues to develop materials and content that support stakeholder engagement and amplify dairy's value. Representation: Represent the dairy community at national conferences, convenings, and strategic partner events; serve as a trusted resource for DMI and NDC, articulating dairy's contributions to health and sustainable food systems. Skills & Competencies
Project Management & Execution: Ability to lead and/or support projects from concept to completion, with strengths in stakeholder engagement, relationship-building, and creative event planning. Scientific Communication: Translating complex scientific concepts into clear, actionable messages for diverse audiences. Communication Excellence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and fluency in digital platforms. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams and independently to achieve shared goals. Resource & Vendor Management: Experience overseeing external partners and agencies and managing resources for quality and efficiency. Team Culture & Engagement: Contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team environment and supporting peers. Professional Development & Industry Engagement: Commitment to ongoing growth through active participation in professional associations and conferences. Qualifications
Registered Dietitian (RD) certification preferred Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience in health, wellness, or nutrition-related roles within business, agency, retail, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors Foundational knowledge of nutrition, health, and sustainable food systems Experience in stakeholder engagement and project management preferred Travel required for key business needs (up to 25%) Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits to help employees balance work and personal lives. Our Rosemont office is accessible to the CTA Blue Line and milk is available on site. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, maternity and paid paternity leave, and a 401k with up to a 10% match plus a Roth option. DMI reserves the right to modify benefits at any time. Equal Employment Opportunity: Dairy Management Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We regret that we cannot communicate with candidates who do not closely match our requirements. Thank you.
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Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Director, Nutrition Affairs, advancing the dairy community's commitment to health, wellness, and sustainable nutrition. This role will champion science-based communications and stakeholder engagement efforts that highlight the contributions of dairy foods to public health and sustainable food systems. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Nutrition Affairs, the Director will lead and support initiatives that build trust, foster collaboration, and amplify the voice of America's dairy farmers through meaningful partnerships with health and wellness thought leaders, professional organizations, and scientific communities. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in the office, and two days remote. We are unable to offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this position. About Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and National Dairy Council (NDC): DMI is funded by nearly 28,000 U.S. dairy farmers and dairy importers, working to grow demand for dairy through research, education, and innovation. DMI manages the National Dairy Council, the American Dairy Association, and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. DMI collaborates with state and regional promotion organizations to implement these programs nationwide. NDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research-based nutrition education and communications since 1915 and is part of DMI’s network. DMI and its related organizations do not engage in policy or lobbying activities. New Hire Salary Range: $99,000-$120,000 annually. This is the salary range that DMI believes, at the time of this posting, it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location specified. Responsibilities
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement and Program Management: Lead and/or support engagement strategies and educational collaborations with health and wellness thought leaders and professional organizations; develop and execute strategic collaborations, roundtables, briefings, and events that advance dairy's role in health and sustainability; provide input on relationship goals and guide productive dialogue to achieve shared outcomes. Content Development & Communication: Translate complex nutrition and sustainability science into compelling, audience-specific content; collaborate with subject matter experts and communications colleagues to develop materials and content that support stakeholder engagement and amplify dairy's value. Representation: Represent the dairy community at national conferences, convenings, and strategic partner events; serve as a trusted resource for DMI and NDC, articulating dairy's contributions to health and sustainable food systems. Skills & Competencies
Project Management & Execution: Ability to lead and/or support projects from concept to completion, with strengths in stakeholder engagement, relationship-building, and creative event planning. Scientific Communication: Translating complex scientific concepts into clear, actionable messages for diverse audiences. Communication Excellence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and fluency in digital platforms. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams and independently to achieve shared goals. Resource & Vendor Management: Experience overseeing external partners and agencies and managing resources for quality and efficiency. Team Culture & Engagement: Contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team environment and supporting peers. Professional Development & Industry Engagement: Commitment to ongoing growth through active participation in professional associations and conferences. Qualifications
Registered Dietitian (RD) certification preferred Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience in health, wellness, or nutrition-related roles within business, agency, retail, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors Foundational knowledge of nutrition, health, and sustainable food systems Experience in stakeholder engagement and project management preferred Travel required for key business needs (up to 25%) Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits to help employees balance work and personal lives. Our Rosemont office is accessible to the CTA Blue Line and milk is available on site. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, maternity and paid paternity leave, and a 401k with up to a 10% match plus a Roth option. DMI reserves the right to modify benefits at any time. Equal Employment Opportunity: Dairy Management Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We regret that we cannot communicate with candidates who do not closely match our requirements. Thank you.
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