Company description

Greener by Default started as a project of the Better Food Foundation, which incubates novel strategies for diet change. In 2023, Greener by Default became an independent 501c3 nonprofit. To learn about and support the Better Food Foundation's programs to shift behavioral and cultural norms around diet and food, go to www.betterfoodfoundation.org. Both organizations continue to collaborate closely on projects to promote plant-based defaults in institutional dining. If you have any questions about how to direct your donation to support these projects, please reach out to either of their leadership.

Our Mission 
Greener by Default consults with institutions to apply behavioral science to food policy, nudging diners towards sustainable plant-based food while preserving freedom of choice.
 
Our Vision

Greener by Default envisions a world in which plant-based foods are the default across all foodservice, shifting demand to create a sustainable food system that allows communities and ecosystems to thrive.
  
Our Strategy

Plant-forward diets are critical for ensuring the wellbeing of people and the planet, but transforming the way we eat is a big lift. Choice architecture - organizing the decision-making environment to lower the barriers to making sustainable choices - is one of the most effective ways to create a widespread shift in diner behavior.

Making plant-based foods the easiest and most appealing option for all diners, not just vegetarians, drives down demand for industrial meat production and normalizes plant-based eating, while offering options to meet everyone’s needs.
  
 
Our Values

• We develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability & inclusivity.
• We adapt our tactics based on the latest behavioral research to ambitiously drive change in institutional food service norms.
• We continuously seek out new information and refine our skills in order to best serve our organization’s and client’s goals.
• We practice cultural humility by meeting people where they are and holding space for divergent perspectives.
• We strive to strengthen the nexus between food, climate and behavioral science via collaboration and partnerships.

Job description

At Greener by Default, you will be working towards the ambitious goal of completely transforming institutional foodservice - and the food system as a whole - by making plant-based food the default.

We recognize that the fate of humans, animals, and ecosystems are bound together, and strive to create a food system that will allow all life on earth to flourish. In order to achieve our vision, we develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability, and inclusivity to empower institutions to serve plant-forward food. 

Position Objective:

Healthcare is one of the most promising avenues for plant-based defaults, with the potential to impact millions of meals, thereby transforming patient health, institutional procurement and societal norms. As Healthcare Program Manager, you will work directly with healthcare organizations and foodservice management companies in order to implement programs.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement programmatic strategy: Carry out organizational strategic plan for healthcare program in order to achieve objectives and key results.
• Develop and oversee relationships with hospitals: Build a network of contacts, secure partnerships, actively establish and maintain positive ongoing relationships with allies and institutional partners.
• Manage pilot projects: Utilize healthcare program strategies, tools, and templates  to guide hospitals through the pilot process and  ensure the successful implementation of plant-based default pilots from start to finish, including obtaining stakeholder buy-in, supporting the culinary team, gathering and analyzing data, assisting with publicizing the findings, and securing permanent implementation.
• Build contacts: Represent the organization at networking events and conferences to expand our presence and build relationships
• Help the program grow: Leverage successes to expand partnerships at other sites and implement programs permanently, while contributing your insights and lessons learned to strengthen our healthcare program.

Individual Attributes Required

• Intellectual integrity: Provide information rooted in science, adapt messaging and tactics based on the latest behavioral research.
• Ambition: Boldly drive change within institutional foodservice norms, be persistent when pursuing clients.
• Open communication: Continuously seek out new information and dialogue, cultivate trust with staff and partners.
• Foster inclusion: Meet people where they are, strive to understand and acknowledge the different cultural contexts within which you’re working, hold space for divergent perspectives.
• Growth mindset: See challenges and mistakes as opportunities to adapt and improve. Continuously strive to hone your expertise and refine your skills in order to best serve the organization’s and client’s goals.

Position Requirements

• Degree or certification in public health, nutrition, and/or dietetics preferred
• At least two years of relevant outreach experience preferred
• Familiarity  or experience with institutional foodservice is a plus
• Strong people skills
• Strong writing and public speaking skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative

We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate during the application process and after you join the team. We encourage candidates with most of the above qualifications to apply; we do not expect all candidates to fit this job description 100%.

Reports to: 

Heidi Fritz, Healthcare Program Director

Compensation: 

This is a salaried employee position paying $60,000 - $67,000 per year, depending on experience and credentials.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Plan
• 401k plan, with a dollar for dollar employer match up to 3%
• $150 monthly cell phone and internet expense reimbursement
• $500 annual office equipment stipend (can be rolled over)
• 20 vacation days per year, 14 paid federal holidays, 8 sick days and 1 personal day per year, to be used during your birthday month

Location:

This is a full-time, fully remote position. We are currently only able to hire employees who can work in the U.S.

 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

Deadline

October 10, 2024