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### Job Duties

Under supervision, provides public health nutrition services to individuals and families enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Determines eligibility of WIC applicants and conducts health screening and dietary assessments. Provides nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support to improve the health and nutritional status in the WIC population. Applies evidence-based information and research to advance nutrition practices in WIC. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

### Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutritional sciences or dietetics.

OR

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health sciences or family and consumer sciences with applicable coursework in nutrition. Documentation required for minimum coursework evaluation as required by Minnesota WIC Program requirements (Download PDF reader).

OR

Registered Nurse licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and two (2) years of experience in a maternal child health or nutrition program.

OR

Nutrition Dietetic Technician, registered (NDTR) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Desirable Qualifications:

Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish or Somali in addition to English.

### Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutritional sciences or dietetics.

OR

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health sciences or family and consumer sciences with applicable coursework in nutrition. Documentation required for minimum coursework evaluation as required by Minnesota WIC Program requirements (Download PDF reader).

OR

Registered Nurse licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and two (2) years of experience in a maternal child health or nutrition program.

OR

Nutrition Dietetic Technician, registered (NDTR) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Desirable Qualifications:

Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish or Somali in addition to English.

### Shift

First (Day)

### Number of Openings

1

### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

### Compensation

$30.99 - $51.76 / Hourly

### Postal Code

55904

### Place of Work

On-site

### Requisition ID

3965

### Job Type

Full Time

### Job Benefits

https://olmsted.attract.neogov.com/p/employeebenefits

### Application Link

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/5161372/nutrition-educator-wic