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-forward menus the norm and plant-based options 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 successfully implement plant-forward menus.
Position Objective:
Healthcare is one of the most promising avenues for plant-based nudges, with the potential to impact millions of meals; transforming patient, staff & visitor health, institutional procurement, and societal norms. As a Healthcare Manager, you will implement Greener by Default’s healthcare program by working directly with healthcare organizations, directing pilots, networking, presenting, collecting data, and building and maintaining relationships.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Execute program strategy: Implement GBD’s healthcare program, ensuring key activities are completed to achieve established objectives and key results in alignment with organizational values and strategic plans. This includes overseeing client menu projects and adapting strategies based on insights from implementation.
Develop and oversee relationships with healthcare organizations and partners: Build a network of contacts, secure partnerships, actively establish and maintain positive ongoing relationships with key stakeholders and institutional partners. Identify and pursue opportunities to promote Greener by Default's programs and services to potential partners. This may include university and corporate partners in your region, in addition to healthcare organizations.
Manage pilot projects: Work with institutional partners to ensure the successful implementation of plant-based default pilots from start to finish, including obtaining stakeholder buy-in, supporting the culinary team, gathering data, publicizing the findings, and securing permanent implementation.
Stay in the loop: In collaboration with the research department, keep abreast of the latest scientific research and developments within the landscape of plant-forward healthcare and lifestyle medicine in order to ensure that our materials remain current and our strategies are maximally effective and relevant.
Build contacts: Represent the organization at networking events and conferences to expand GBD’s visibility and build relationships.
Improve the program: Utilize insights from your experience to continuously strengthen our healthcare program.
Individual Attributes Required
Intellectual integrity: Provide information rooted in science, adapt messaging and tactics based on the latest behavioral science research.
Ambition: Boldly drive change within institutional foodservice norms.
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:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan
Thorough knowledge of plant-based food and nutrition
Strong people skills
Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
At least two years of relevant outreach or project management experience preferred
Institutional foodservice experience preferred
Registered Dietitian highly preferred
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:
Healthcare Director
Compensation:
This is a full-time, remote salaried employee position paying $75,000 - $81,000 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)
$1,000 bi-annual professional development stipend
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
Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
To Apply
To apply, please fill out this form. We will not consider any candidates who have not filled out the form. Please do not contact us via email or message to apply. Application forms must be completed by June 26, 2026.
