Food Data Curator (Contractor)

Summary:

At MyFitnessPal, our vision is to be the global catalyst for every "body" to achieve their healthy. We believe fitness starts with what you eat. We provide the tools and resources to reach your fitness goals.

As a Food Data Curator, your job will be to make it easier for our members to find and log food. You'll improve our database by researching, correcting, and categorizing food data. This position is critical to our team and our users to create the best experience possible. In this position, you will report to the Lead Nutrition Scientist.

This contract will be valid through the end of 2023 with a possibility of extension.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with product and marketing content development and recipe analysis
• Categorize and tag foods within our food taxonomy system
• Verify food data for accuracy and completeness
• Improve the process of food curation by providing feedback
• Manage food data in our database

Qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Strong interest in helping millions of people achieve their health and fitness goals
• Knowledge of food preparation/cooking, recipe creation, recipe analysis
• Experience with 1:1 nutrition counseling preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or related field
• High attention to detail
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, problem solve, and improve systems and processes
• At least 1 year of experience working with nutrition analysis software
• Expertise in navigating verified food data systems like FoodData Central
• Registered Dietitian is desired but not required; individuals with experience in specialized food science or food data environments will be considered in lieu of an RD

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications. Research shows you can still be considered for a position if you meet some of the requirements. At MyFitnessPal, we're building a fitness product for everyone and believe our team should reflect that. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.

Exciting Full-Time Employee Benefits, Perks and Culture

Embrace the Freedom: Be a digital nomad, work from anywhere we have operations within the continental U.S.

Office Vibes: If you prefer working in an office, we've got you covered, our HQ is in vibrant Austin, TX.

Face-to-Face Connections: We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually.

Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our Unlimited Responsible Time Off benefit.

Give Back: Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service.

Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you'd like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth.

Family-Friendly Support: Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters.

Wellness Comes First: Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days.

Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make.

Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights.

Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills.

Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization.

Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey.

Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal's competitive employer match.

At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment.

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