Nutrition Coordinator
About The Position
The WIC Nutrition Coordinator assists the WIC Program Director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nutrition education component of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. This position also provides nutrition counseling to WIC‑eligible participants and supports high‑quality nutrition services for women, infants, and children throughout York County. The ideal candidate is passionate about maternal and child health and enjoys working directly with families in a community‑based setting. This individual brings strong nutrition knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with staff and healthcare providers to support positive health outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university
- Registered/Licensed Dietitian required
- Experience with maternal and child nutrition and/or social service systems preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations and sensitivity to the needs of low‑income families
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work at various clinic sites throughout York County
Nice To Haves
- Experience with maternal and child nutrition and/or social service systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to WIC participants
- Assist the WIC Program Director with the nutrition education component of the WIC Program
- Oversee nutritional care plans for medically high‑risk participants
- Oversee approval of medical formula and medical food prescriptions and submit to MaineCare as appropriate
- Communicate with healthcare providers regarding participant nutrition care plans
- Develop and evaluate nutrition education materials and activities
- Oversee training and evaluation of Dietetic Interns, as applicable
- Perform WIC certification activities, including eligibility determination and nutrition assessments
- Assist with WIC outreach activities
- Supervise WIC Nutrition counseling staff and assist with hiring, training, and performance evaluations following successful completion of an initial orientation and onboarding period and at the discretion of the WIC Program Director
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and basic life insurance
- HRA
- Income protection
- FSA
- 403(b)
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
