Explore Nutrition Director Jobs

Nutrition Directors lead programs that promote health through food, nutrition education, and high-quality meal services. They may oversee clinical nutrition teams, hospital or senior living food operations, community health initiatives, or wellness programs. Explore Nutrition Director opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Nutrition Director Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and setting, but often include developing nutrition policies and programs, managing budgets and staff, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance, and evaluating outcomes. In healthcare environments, Nutrition Directors may partner with physicians, dietitians, and administrators to support patient care. In other organizations, they may guide menu planning, nutrition education, or population health strategies.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek leadership experience in nutrition, dietetics, food service, or healthcare operations. Depending on the position, a degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field may be required, and some roles require registered dietitian credentials or state licensure. Valuable skills include team leadership, program development, budget management, communication, food safety, and knowledge of applicable regulations.

Where Nutrition Directors Work

Nutrition Director roles can be found in hospitals, health systems, long-term care and senior living communities, schools, government agencies, food service organizations, and wellness companies. The scope of a role depends on the employer: some positions focus on clinical services, while others emphasize dining operations, community nutrition, or strategic program leadership.

Find Nutrition Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Nutrition Director opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, workplace settings, and leadership responsibilities to find positions that align with your experience and career goals. New opportunities may be added regularly, so check back for the latest openings.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading customer projects, ensuring seamless communication, and driving success in healthcare solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client satisfaction and oper...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and develop Client Service Representatives, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Drive process improvements and collaborate across departments to s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Elevate your career by overseeing accounts payable operations, enhancing financial controls, and driving process improvements. Lead a dynamic team while collaborating with cross-functional partners to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of clinical research data integrity by leading a dedicated team. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional partnerships to enhance data quality and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead legal administration services, managing paralegals and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while enhancing client relationships and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing employee relations and HR policies, managing full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and payroll processes. Collaborate with management to foster a positive workplace culture a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive success by leading strategic market initiatives, fostering team development, and ensuring P&L excellence in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will cultivate a vibrant workplace culture whil...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $160K *

Optimize global sales incentive compensation strategies to enhance revenue growth. Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of compensation plans, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compli...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $160K *

Champion innovative sales compensation strategies, driving global processes from design to deployment. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and support strategic business objectives...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on client retention and revenue growth. Drive go-to-market strategies for new products while nurturing key relationships and championing client needs in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $163K *

Empower the evolution of healthcare by managing provider networks and financial models. Lead a team to enhance unit cost performance and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving impac...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $104K *

Lead the financial operations of a healthcare facility, ensuring accurate billing, accounts receivable management, and staff supervision. Collaborate with teams to enhance revenue cycle processes and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $152K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by guiding clients through tailored packages, managing enrollment processes, and resolving complex issues to ensure seamless experiences for SMBs and startups...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $152K *

Lead the charge in guiding clients through benefits design and enrollment, ensuring seamless processes and proactive communication. Shape resilient systems while solving complex benefits challenges fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to guide clients in designing tailored benefits packages, manage enrollment processes, and resolve complex issues, ensuring seamless client experiences and compliance across multip...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage high-performing end-user services to ensure responsive, secure support for workplace technology, driving operational excellence and team development while overseeing compliance and continuous i...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform HR operations by overseeing automated systems, enhancing processes, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency and alignment with strategic goals. Drive innovation and best prac...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform HR operations by leading the development and enhancement of automated systems. Oversee project management, collaborate with teams, and drive innovative solutions to optimize efficiency and s...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion the development and management of HR automated systems, driving innovative solutions and enhancements. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with strategi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $136K *

Partner with us to guide clients in designing tailored benefits packages, manage enrollment processes, and resolve complex issues, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional service throughout th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Advance financial management strategies by overseeing budgets, grants, and resources. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and effective reporting while supervising a dedicated team to sup...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$116K - $193K *

Help shape privacy governance across digital platforms by managing initiatives, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with privacy standards. Drive strategic actions and measurable outcomes...

Bloomfield, CTRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $193K *

Unlock potential by managing enterprise privacy programs and governance. Collaborate across teams to implement privacy technologies, ensuring compliance and effective decision-making while driving str...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $115K *

Empower organizational success by managing workers' compensation, leave, and return-to-work programs. Collaborate across departments to reduce claim costs, ensure compliance, and facilitate timely emp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing workers' compensation and leave programs, ensuring compliance and facilitating employee returns to work. Collaborate with HR and operations to minimize risks and improv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Nutrition Director do?question toggle

    A Nutrition Director leads nutrition-related programs and teams. Depending on the organization, the role may cover clinical nutrition, food service operations, menu planning, nutrition education, budgets, compliance, and program evaluation.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Nutrition Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Many roles call for relevant leadership experience and a degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field. Clinical positions may require registered dietitian credentials, licensure, or other specialized qualifications.

  • Where do Nutrition Directors work?question toggle

    Nutrition Directors work in settings such as hospitals, health systems, long-term care facilities, senior living communities, schools, government agencies, food service organizations, and wellness companies.

  • How much do Nutrition Director jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on factors such as location, employer, experience, credentials, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find Nutrition Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Nutrition Director listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary information, qualifications, and responsibilities. Listings on Ladders are focused on professional roles paying $100,000 or more.