Community Nutritionist & Wellness Educator

Forsyth County Government, North Carolina; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking a motivated Community Nutritionist to lead community nutrition and wellness initiatives, provide education to Forsyth County employees, schools, libraries, and community partners, and develop outreach programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

You will design and implement nutrition education materials, coordinate Be Healthy School Kids activities, and support chronic disease prevention efforts across the Forsyth County

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition, public health nutrition, or dietetics plus one year of nutrition experience.
• ADA internship completion or Master’s degree with ADA eligibility preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to drive to satellite clinics, conferences, and meetings.
• Higher education may substitute part or all of the experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: reply to emails, answer calls, and submit reports and timesheets.
• Conduct nutrition classes and presentations for schools, libraries, churches, and community groups.
• Develop lesson plans and prepare audiovisual aids for nutrition education materials.
• Collaborate with community partners to deliver nutrition education and be responsive to needs.
• Provide nutrition counseling and support NC MDPP sites as needed.
• Attend trainings and maintain continuing education hours for licensure.

Skills

Communication

Public health

Team collaboration

Lesson planning

Community outreach

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, public health nutrition, or dietetics

One year of nutrition experience

ADA internship completion preferred

Master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition with ADA eligibility preferred

Job description

Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking a motivated Community Nutritionist to lead community nutrition and wellness initiatives, provide education to Forsyth County employees, schools, libraries, and community partners, and develop outreach programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

You will design and implement nutrition education materials, coordinate Be Healthy School Kids activities, and support chronic disease prevention efforts across the Forsyth County