WIC Nutritionist - Charlotte Clinic - (Mon-Thurs, 7:30a - 5p)

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Join our WIC team and help families build healthier futures! As a WIC Nutritionist, you'll provide nutrition education, counseling, and assessments for participants of all ages. You'll ensure WIC benefits are accessible, support positive health outcomes, and deliver exceptional customer service-all while maintaining program quality and confidentiality.

What You'll Do

• Collect and assess nutrition data, including medical history and dietary intake, to determine program eligibility.

• Provide participant-centered nutrition counseling and education.

• Prescribe and issue WIC food benefits tailored to individual needs.

• Refer participants to medical or community services for additional support.

• Maintain accurate participant records, schedule appointments, and share program information.

• Represent WIC at community events and health fairs to promote program awareness.

• Collaborate with the WIC team to maintain efficient, welcoming clinic operations.

• Assist in onboarding and training new WIC staff as needed.

• Follow all agency, state, and federal guidelines to ensure compliance and quality.

• Promote diversity, safety, and continuous quality improvement in every aspect of your work.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a nutrition-related field from an accredited college, including:

  • At least 15 semester hours in food and nutrition

  • One course in diet therapy or medical nutrition therapy

  • One course in community nutrition or nutrition in the life cycle
    (Nutrition courses must be AND-accredited.)

• Strong verbal communication skills to interview clients and explain nutrition care plans.

• Proficient computer skills (word processing and data entry).

• Ability to present ideas clearly in writing and verbally.

• Comfortable speaking to small and large groups.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members.

• Ability to travel to corporate and community sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in community nutrition.

• Bilingual competency preferred.

Ready to make a lasting impact?
Join us in empowering families to make healthy choices that last a lifetime. Apply today and help shape a healthier community through WIC!