Join Our Team as a Senior Nutritionist for the WIC Program!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of women, infants, and children? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Nutritionist to lead our team in managing the nutrition component of the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to federal regulations and state policies by planning, supervising, and evaluating the nutrition component of the program.
• Policy Development: Develop local program nutrition procedures based on state WIC Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Program Nutritionists and Nutrition Assistants, providing ongoing mentorship and guidance.
• Service Enhancement: Define staff responsibilities, work schedules, and participant service hours to optimize program delivery.
• Staff Development: Ensure nutrition staff have up-to-date knowledge and skills through training and annual reviews.
• Program Enhancement: Plan and evaluate nutrition education delivery, implement new strategies, and oversee annual Farmer's Market Events.
• Community Engagement: Act as a nutrition liaison between state agencies, local programs, and healthcare providers, developing outreach and referral networks.
• Additional Duties: Perform high-risk certifications, provide nutrition education, and assist in program administration as needed.

Must have one of the below qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, or Nutrition Education and two years experience of post-graduate, community nutrition experience.
• Master's Degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, or Nutrition Education, and one year of post-graduate, community nutrition experience.
• Registered Dietitian with one year of post-graduate, community nutrition experience. Licensure with the Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated customer service skills, approachability, and friendliness.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.

Why Join Us:

• Make a meaningful impact on the health of our community.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Apply Now: If you are driven, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to join our team as a Senior Nutritionist. Apply today!