Program Specialist III (Office of Child Nutrition) closes May 21, 2026

PROGRAM SPECIALIST III

OFFICE

OF CHILD NUTRITION

NON-STATE;

TIME LIMITED

Salary Range:

$43,509.31 - $65,329.24 Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking to employ a Program Specialist III in the Office of Child Nutrition. This is a mid-level program management and support professional position accountable for analyzing and reviewing the processes and activities of multiple, federally funded Child Nutrition Programs, including the NSLP, SBP, ASCP, SSO, and SFSP. Specifically, the employee will provide technical assistance to and conduct audits of local operators of these federal programs. The employee is responsible for multiple projects, including application processing, evaluation, financial and management analysis, and operational auditing of large and complicated Child Nutrition programs. Employees at this level typically have specialized technical skills and exercise a higher degree of decision-making and independence. The employee is accountable for training and monitoring the work of Child Nutrition Staff at the school district level.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience. APPLY BENEFITS INQUIRIES

• Visit Mississippi State
• mdek12.org/OHR/MDE-
• Yolanda Bacon Personnel Board to apply Employee-Benefits YBacon@mdek12.org

Deadline:

May 21, 2026 601-576-5000 359 North West Street | Jackson, MS | 39205-0771 | Hinds County | mdek12.org Mississippi Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer