Nutritionist I

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance in Somerville is seeking a motivated Nutritionist I for the WIC Program. This role involves providing nutrition care to high-risk women, infants, and children, focusing on education and support. Necessary qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition or related fields and preferred experience in clinical or community nutrition. Candidates skilled in communication and leadership, along with a preference for bilingualism in Brazilian/Portuguese, are encouraged to apply. The position emphasizes teamwork and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or related field required.
• Registration or licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists preferred.
• Minimum one year clinical or community nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care to high-risk women, infants, and children.
• Deliver nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
• Refer families to healthcare and other services.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Sensitivity to participant needs

Bilingual (Brazilian/Portuguese)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health nutrition or related field

Job description

Location: 10 Beacon St

Category: Allied Health

Department: WIC Program

Job Type: Full time

Union Name: Non Union

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8 hours

Shift Start + End Times: Mon & Tues-10-6:30 pm, Wed & Thurs-8:30-5pm, Fri & Sat-8-4:30pm

Hours/Week: 40.00

Weekend Requirements: one Saturday/month

Holiday Requirements: N/A

On Call Requirements: N/A

Department Description

At Cambridge Health Alliance, our Department of Community Health is dedicated to improving the well‑being of our communities through collaborative partnerships, education, and accessible clinical services. We are committed to reducing health inequities and serving as a vital link between patients, staff, and community resources, focusing on health justice and equity.

The Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) offers the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, a free nutrition program for eligible families in Massachusetts. WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition counseling, health education, and breastfeeding support to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five, aiming to improve prenatal and birth outcomes and promote healthier growth.

Summary

The Cambridge/Somerville WIC has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and professional Nutritionist to join our fast‑paced team working under CHA. The Nutritionist I provides nutrition care to high‑risk women, infants, and children under the supervision of a senior nutritionist.

Responsibilities

Provide nutrition care to high‑risk women, infants, and children, including nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for Massachusetts families who qualify.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education OR Master’s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or food and nutrition if the Bachelor’s degree is not in the related field.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists (desired).
• One year’s experience in clinical or community nutrition, preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision‑making capabilities; good communication skills; sensitivity to the needs of the participant population.
• Availability to work at multiple WIC sites and during program clinic hours as needed.
• Brazilian/Portuguese speaker, preferred.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. We will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct that, in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.