Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 11 Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental (Voluntary)

Health and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness and Accident Ins.

IPERS or 403(b) with company match (up

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) seeks an Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead nutrition education for WIC and Maternal/Child Health programs. Full-time, 40 hours/week, schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

You will assess nutritional risk, provide counseling, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. A degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or related health field is required; WIC training is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have undergraduate or graduate degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (licensure not required).
• Or health professional with degree in health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition education and assess nutritional risks within WIC and Maternal/Child Health programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in service delivery.
• Collaborate with community partners to provide nutrition services to target populations.

Skills

Communication with diverse populations

WIC training

Education

Nutrition or Dietetics degree

Health-related degree alternative

Job description

Brief Description

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Position Overview

Application Deadline: October 25, 2026.

Job Title: Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator.

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Pay Range: $26.72 - $28.38 hourly depending on education and experience.

Position Goal

The Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator is responsible for conducting all aspects of the nutrition education component and process of assessing nutritional risks associated with the WIC & Maternal/Child Health programs, in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to provide nutrition services to the target community.

Company Paid Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental (Voluntary Coverage)

Voluntary Insurance Plans

• Health and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage

Additional Benefits

• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Qualifications & Conditions Of Employment

Education and/or Experience

• Possess an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution in a Nutrition or Dietetics related field (licensure not required).

OR

• A health professional with an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogen training within ten days of employment and updated annually.
• Complete Child Abuse Reporter training within six (6) months of employment and update every three (3) years.
• Completion of required continuing education hours to retain state licensure.
• TB testing at hire.
• Willing to work flexible hours including early evenings.
• Valid Driver's License & Car Insurance.
• Reliable transportation to use on the job.
• Complete WIC training requirements as outlined in the WIC policies: "Local Agency Personnel Training," "Training and Education Record," and "New Employee Training Checklist."

Please attach any trainings/transcripts/or diplomas to your application.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity

HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail].

For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.