To All Prospective New Trainers:

On behalf of the Executive Board of the Minnesota School Nutrition Association, the Trainer Network Committee would like to invite prospective Trainers to apply to become members of the Trainer Network and to update our current Trainer Network Directory.

Please email applications to Sharon Maus, Executive Director (). Deadline is November 30th yearly.

PROSPECTIVE TRAINERS: The application requirements and criteria are as follows:

Requirements of Being Approved as an MSNA Trainer

Requirements / Criteria
Membership /
  • Current member of SNA and MSNA
  • Provide proof of attendance within the last calendar year at training provided by SNA, MSNA, MDE, NSFMI, USDA or other affiliated agency, acceptance and approval of training is at the discretion of the MSNA Trainer Network Committee.

Work Experience /
  • Two years’ experience in School Nutrition or related field

Academic Requirements /
  • Certified at SNA Level 3, Registered Dietitian (R.D.), School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) or Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • Current Food Manager Certification with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Letter of Recommendation /
  • Please submit one letter of recommendation for the role of MSNA Trainer. This letter should be a professional reference from someone who either hired or currently supervises you and should reference a training or in-service you have conducted.

Training Experience /
  • Please conduct a 10-15 minute in-person training with a member of the MSNA Trainer Network Committee or provide a 10-15 minute video of a conducted training.
  • Complete approved training on the USDA Professional Standards Learning Topic Codes.

Annual Renewal /
  • MSNA Trainers must reapply each year by November 30th with proof of attendance within the last calendar year as noted above for the Membership Requirement.
  • MSNA Trainers may be subject to a random training evaluation by an MSNA Trainer Network Committee Member.

TRAINER APPLICATION

  1. SNA/MSNA membership number (required)______Exp. Date:______

**Must be current member and remain a member to be a MSNA trainer.

  1. Trainer Information:The (*) information will be posted on the MSNA web site and will be the information used in contacting you.

*Name______

*Address______

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*Telephone number (include area code) (h)______(w)______

Indicate preference for the web site regarding home and work numbers.

* E-mail address______

  1. Education: List all education and attach copies of certificates, licenses or degrees.

______
______

______

  1. Work Experience: List any relevant experiences – be specific.

______

______

______

  1. Training Experience: Please attach a list trainings or in-services you have conducted along with the location and date for these trainings.

______

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6. Food Safety Certification:

Serv Safe Certified: ______Yes ______NO

Instructor for ServSafe certified – Instructor ID from NRAEF______*Documentation required, submit proof with application

MDH Certified Food Safety Trainer: ______Yes ______NO

*Documentation required, submit proof with application

7.Nutrition Qualifications:

Registered Dietitian: ______Yes ______NO

*Documentation required, submit proof with application

Dietetic Tech Registered: ______Yes ______NO

*Documentation required, submit proof with application

Other Nutrition Certification/Licensure:______

*Documentation required, submit proof with application

Thank you for your interest in the MSNA Trainer Network. If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact the MSNA Office: Sharon Maus, Executive Director. 320-251-2344(Phone) 320-251-2343(Fax). 21997 County Road 141, Kimball MN 55353