Special Programs Manager
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Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN, US
Summary
The Special Programs Manager oversees child nutrition programs, manages staff across multiple school sites, and ensures operational compliance with health and safety regulations. They are also responsible for financial management, budget adherence, and the implementation of nutrition education and marketing initiatives.
Job Description
Purpose and Scope
The Special Programs Manager manages Nutrition Services special programs staff and is responsible for managing a portfolio of school sites and community partner sites; and is responsible for securing the operational budget to ensure business strategies and objectives are met according to Memphis Shelby County School Nutrition Services.
Essential Job Functions
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Administration, Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics or related field of study plus an additional three (3) years of food service operations related experience, or equivalent, for a total educations and experience of seven (7) years.
Serve Safe certification preferred. HACCP certification preferred to be obtained with 6 months of employment with the district.(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.
Additional Job Details
To receive full consideration, all interested candidates must submit a completed application through the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Careers website by 5:00 p.m. CST on October 2, 2026. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
A Major, Urban School District on the
Cutting Edge of Closing the Achievement Gap
Our Mission
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation located in a large city with a hometown feel, Memphis, TN. Here in the Bluff City, we are dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership, and life.
• Our promise is that by 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.
• Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer. With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Memphis-Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.
Our Future
Though our challenges are significant, we are a district on the rise.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been a level 5 growth district—the highest achievable level in TN--for the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has seen district-wide math proficiency scores double in the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools I-Zone schools were once performing in the bottom 5% of TN, and are now making significant gains towards the goal of performing amongst the top 25% within five years.
We are a district committed to progressive strategies and practices that promote student achievement. We do this by ensuring that every classroom has an effective teacher and every school is operated by staff and leaders committed to excellence.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
A Major, Urban School District on the
Cutting Edge of Closing the Achievement Gap
Our Mission
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation located in a large city with a hometown feel, Memphis, TN. Here in the Bluff City, we are dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership, and life.
• Our promise is that by 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.
• Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer. With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Memphis-Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.
Our Future
Though our challenges are significant, we are a district on the rise.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been a level 5 growth district—the highest achievable level in TN--for the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has seen district-wide math proficiency scores double in the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools I-Zone schools were once performing in the bottom 5% of TN, and are now making significant gains towards the goal of performing amongst the top 25% within five years.
We are a district committed to progressive strategies and practices that promote student achievement. We do this by ensuring that every classroom has an effective teacher and every school is operated by staff and leaders committed to excellence.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
