Nutrition Assistant

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Public Health - Seattle & King County invites applications for Nutrition Assistant positions at our WIC clinics in Midway and Federal Way. The Nutrition Assistant will assess eligibility and provide nutrition education to individuals and families, both in one-on-one appointments and in group settings.

Roles involve collaborating with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, and MSS/ICM teams, and communicating with ESL clients through interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Gather and assess information for health risk factors and program eligibility.
• Provide group and individual nutrition education, including lactation support.
• Document client information and manage appointment schedules in electronic records.
• Offer WIC services and educate on use of WIC benefits.
• Coordinate with interpreters and work with diverse clients.
• Participate in quality assurance and ongoing trainings.
• Assist with certifications and administrative tasks as needed.

Job description

Summary

Public Health - Seattle & King County has 2 exciting opportunities for Nutrition Assistants at our WIC clinics in the Midway and Federal Way Public Health Centers. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, assess eligibility, and provide nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting.

The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers in the Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management (MSS/ICM) programs, and with community partners.

The successful candidate will exhibit excellent customer service skills, can develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients from various cultures, and communicate effectively with English as a Second Language (ESL) clients with the assistance of an interpreter.

The candidate will also exhibit flexibility in managing tasks such as teaching classes, providing administrative support, and assisting with certification appointments.

Background

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are “at-will” positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 1 year. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels.

As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long-term funding source.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring around October 5,2026. The first round of interviews is anticipated to take place on October 19 and 20, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for consideration in the initial round of interviews.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil-rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world.

It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, and hours can vary based on operational need, currently predominately 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Occasional Saturday or evening hours may be required to meet business needs.

Non-Exempt and subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (overtime eligible).

Work Location

This position will be based out of both the Federal Way Office located at 33431 13th Place S, Federal Way, WA 998003 and the Midway Office located 26401 Pacific Highway S, Des Moines, WA 98198.

This position may also work at various King County Public Health Centers and satellite offices based on business need using a reliable source of transportation.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Job Duties

• Gather and assess information for determining health and nutrition risk factors, program eligibility, client education, and referrals
• Provide group nutrition education and individual nutrition education, which includes lactation support
• Obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults, which includes obtaining blood samples for hemoglobin testing
• Respond to telephone inquiries - screen, schedule, and interview diverse clients to determine the appointment type and appropriate provider
• Document client information and services, and manage appointment schedules in various electronic records, including Cascades and Epic, to support both the WIC and MSS/ICM programs.
• Provide direct customer service to a diverse clientele, providing WIC services, issuing and educating on the use of WIC benefits, determining appointment types
• Conduct WIC outreach and program tasks, such as generating end-of-day reports and client letters
• Participate in WIC-related committees, including lactation promotion activities, clinic health and information fairs, and the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
• Order and maintain program supplies and educational materials
• Participate in quality assurance activities
• Complete annual WIC trainings, and continuing nutrition and lactation education requirements
• Use Microsoft Outlook and other electronic communication tools to coordinate work, and training requirements
• Ability to work with a variety of computer programs, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite - Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to lift and lower a child weighing up to 35 pounds onto a surface more than 4 feet high with or without accommodation
• Ability to work with interpreters in multiple languages.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):