IBCLC Fellowship (Omaha)

MilkWorks; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Baby at Work Policy

Retail Discount

Job summary

MilkWorks in Omaha offers a paid IBCLC Fellowship to earn clinical hours toward IBCLC certification. The fellow will work full time in our community breastfeeding center, pursuing Pathway 1 eligibility and preparing for the IBCLC exam.

Upon completion, the fellow will transition into a MilkWorks IBCLC role for at least two years. The program includes mentorship, exam fee coverage, and a clear path to full-time employment with ongoing support and resources.

Qualifications

• Be pursuing Pathway 1 IBCLC eligibility
• Have completed or nearing completion of the required health sciences education coursework and lactation education coursework
• Be prepared to sit for the IBCLC exam by September 2026 or April 2027
• Be able to complete approximately 1,000 clinical hours prior to the exam application
• Commit to working as an IBCLC at MilkWorks for at least two years after certification

Responsibilities

• Greeting and checking in clients for lactation services
• Assisting with scheduling, phone support, and care coordination
• Educating families on breastfeeding basics, pumps, supplies, and resource navigation
• Supporting pump and scale rentals and retail purchases
• Facilitating groups or classes and assisting with community outreach
• Maintaining a welcoming, organized clinic space
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Baby at Work Policy
• Retail Discount

Job description

Job Title: IBCLC Fellowship (Omaha)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Community Resource Director
Hours: Full Time,typicallyMonday through Friday,9:00am-5:00pm. Includes one Saturday per month.
Pay:$22.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

MilkWorks is launching a paid IBCLC Fellowship designed to increase opportunities for candidates pursuing International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification to earn clinical hours providing breastfeeding education or care through Pathway/Option 1. The fellow will work full time at our Omaha community breastfeeding center, earning required clinical hours in a setting approved as a Recognized Breastfeeding Support Organization by the IBLCE. Upon successful completion of the fellowship and eligibility to sit for the IBCLC exam, the fellow will transition into employment as a MilkWorks IBCLC for at least two years after certification.

What the Fellowship Provides

• Full time paid role at $22 per hour
• A structured plan to complete approximately 1,000 Pathway 1 clinical hours in an approved community lactation setting
• Hands-on experience serving breastfeeding families in a trusted outpatient clinic
• Support in preparing for September 2026 or April 2027 IBCLC exam eligibility
• MilkWorks will coverthe costof theIBCLC certification exam fee
• Mentorship from experiencedBreastfeeding Educators andIBCLCs and access to clinic resources
• A defined path to full time employment as a credentialed IBCLC after passing the exam

Who Should Apply

This program is intended for candidates who are pursuing IBCLC credentialing and need paid clinical experience to complete Pathway 1 requirements.

Qualified candidates will:

• Be pursuing Pathway 1 IBCLC eligibility
• Have completedor nearing completion ofthe requiredhealth sciences education coursework andlactation education coursework
• Be prepared to sit for the IBCLC exam by September 2026 or April 2027
• Be able to complete approximately 1,000 clinical hours prior to the exam application
• Commit to working as an IBCLC at MilkWorks for at least two years after certification

Role Summary

During the fellowship year, the fellow workswithinourteam of Breastfeeding Educators. Daily responsibilities include:

• Greeting and checking in clients for lactation services
• Assistingwith scheduling, phone support, and care coordination
• Educating families on breastfeeding basics, pumps, supplies, and resource navigation
• Supporting pump and scale rentals and retail purchases
• Facilitating groups or classes andassistingwith community outreach
• Maintaining a welcoming, organized clinic space

This role involves working directly with families, supporting clinical workflows, and modeling reliable, compassionate care.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Baby at Work Policy
• Retail Discount

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Mustbe authorized towork in the United States and pass a background check.