Nutrition & Physical Activity Division Director

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana, one of the largest employers in the state. Joining us offers a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies, where you can make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers. We are committed to providing competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a strong culture of work-life balance.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

About the Role

The Director of the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA) provides executive leadership and strategic vision for statewide efforts to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention. This role is designed to implement policy, systems, and environmental change strategies that contribute to Hoosiers living longer, healthier lives.

In this position, you will oversee a multidisciplinary team spanning policy, epidemiology, evaluation, rural health, nutrition, and community health. You will manage diverse federal and state funding streams, coordinate major statewide partnerships, and guide key initiatives including Indiana’s Obesity and Diet-Related Chronic Disease Plan, the Food is Medicine strategy, and components of the Indiana Rural Health Transformation Project.

A Day in the Life

As the Director, your day involves reviewing organizational effectiveness and strategic planning to drive improvement. You will develop and coordinate plans, policies, and resources aligned with the agency's mission and vision. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to supervising personnel, including hiring, workload delegation, training, and performance evaluation.

You will also monitor agency budgets, communicate with media regarding applicable laws and rules, and coordinate with other government officials on planning issues. Additionally, you will ensure the use of appropriate controls and standards for the agency, making sound decisions that consider their broader impact and implications.

Hiring Process

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the application or interview process, please contact the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

Benefits of Employment

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including three medical plan options with vision and dental coverage, a Health Savings Account with bi-weekly state contributions, and two fully-funded pension plan options. We offer a Deferred Compensation 457(b) account with an employer match, along with a robust leave policy that includes 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave, up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave, and 180 hours of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave.

Additional perks include 12 paid holidays (14 in election years), free parking for most positions, free LinkedIn Learning access, an Education Reimbursement Program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.