Nutrition Education Consultant - Hybrid WIC Specialist

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health’s WIC Division seeks a Nutrition Education Consultant III (Specialist) to advance nutrition and program services for pregnant women, infants, and children in California.

You will lead statewide campaigns, coordinate training, and evaluate local agencies' performance, with up to 25% travel and potential telework. Collaboration with multiple branches will improve outcomes and equity across communities.

Qualifications

• Assess effectiveness and quality of nutrition services for WIC participants.
• Lead statewide nutrition and breastfeeding campaigns and training.
• Coordinate program development with multiple CDPH branches.

Responsibilities

• Assess effectiveness and quality of nutrition services provided by WIC local agencies.
• Lead development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs and campaigns.
• Travel statewide up to 25% and support telework per policy.

Skills

Nutrition program evaluation

Public health education

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

The California Department of Public Health’s WIC Division seeks a Nutrition Education Consultant III (Specialist) to advance nutrition and program services for pregnant women, infants, and children in California.

You will lead statewide campaigns, coordinate training, and evaluate local agencies' performance, with up to 25% travel and potential telework. Collaboration with multiple branches will improve outcomes and equity across communities.