Nutrition Services Associate (Office Associate IV)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.933

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029248 Nutrition Services Associate (Office Associate IV) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-26-2026

Job Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding position benefiting customers statewide? The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Nutrition Services Associate to provide office support and collaborate with other office staff in assisting childcare centers, schools, and other non-profits serving meals to children across Nebraska!

If you are team-oriented, enjoy helping others, and great at multitasking, this could be a great fit! This is a fun team with dedicated members with long-term expertise, so you will get great training and motivated candidates can grow with the team.

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 4: $21.933/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more! Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Serves as first point of contact for Nutrition Services and maintains daily operations of the office including answering and routing phones and responding to inquiries.
• Creates and disseminates invoices and other paperwork, logs and maintains records of payments, and provides information related to the contract process and payments.
• Coordinates logistics for conferences and workshops including travel, time, agenda, registration, equipment, invitees, food, lodging, and contracts, as well as payments for vendors and participants.
• Develops and maintains databases, reports, and record retention systems.
• Creates correspondence, forms, brochures, reports, summaries, and other mailings for workshops, conferences, meetings, etc.
• Generates, processes, and routes contracts and grants.
• Performs administrative duties and accounting work including preparing, maintaining, and processing financial records and documents, and accounts receivable and payable in the State of Nebraska accounting system.
• Collaborates with other Office Associates to carry out clerical functions and processes in support of the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE).
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 99% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remainder is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as workshops and conferences. There is also approximately one day of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent combination of education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Postsecondary education or certification in office management, administrative assistant, or related fields and experience collaborating with other team members to facilitate efficient office processes. Experience with database management, coordinating logistics for conferences and other events, and maintaining professional websites. Proficient knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at [email protected].

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.