Nutritionist / Dietitian / Health Educator (Hybrid/Remote)

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a forward-thinking public health agency dedicated to protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles. This part-time position offers flexibility with the opportunity to work in-person or remotely. As a vital member of the team, you will contribute to community health by providing nutritional assessments and education. Engage in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and personal well-being. With a commitment to making a positive impact, this role is perfect for those who are eager to make a difference in public health while enjoying workplace flexibility and support for career longevity.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Breaks

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian or Health Educator qualifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct nutritional programs to promote health.
• Provide nutritional assessment and counseling to individuals.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Nutrition Education

Health Counseling

Public Health Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences

Job description

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This position is part time/hourly, up to 29 hours per week, with opportunity to work in-person or remote.

In-person, this position is based at our Tift County Health Department, with travel required to other counties within our district. Remote/Hybrid, must be able to report to meetings/trainings within our district one day each month.

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

We are looking to fill this position with either a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, or Health Educator.

Under supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators, or other health care providers in the facility.

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

Health Educator Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria.

The Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.