Nutritionist II/WIC Director

Franklin County NC; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan with 401(k)

Paid holidays

Wellness program with county gym

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Franklin County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist II & WIC Director to lead maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs, set program goals, and guide a dedicated team in Franklin County, NC.

This dual role combines nutritional science expertise with executive oversight to ensure families access essential resources and services, while promoting community health through evidence-based practice and collaborative partnerships.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration, or equivalent advanced degree in nutrition.
• Two years of nutrition experience preferred with relevant education.
• Work experience as a Nutritionist II is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Direct WIC program operations, standards, and policies; ensure compliance with WIC regulations.
• Assess nutritional status of target populations and set program goals.
• Write and submit annual contract addenda.
• Provide basic nutrition services to WIC clients at the local health department.
• Train and supervise staff and coordinate services with community partners.

Skills

Program leadership

Staff supervision

Nutrition counseling

Education

Registered Dietitian

Master’s in Dietetics/Public Health/Nutrition

Dietetics Didactic Program (CDR-approved)

Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR)

Job description

Empower Families, Lead with Compassion, and Build a Healthier Franklin County!

The Franklin County Health Department is searching for an inspiring, community-focused professional to step into the dual role of Nutritionist II & WIC Director. In this vital position, you will be the champion for our maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs—setting community health goals, guiding a dedicated team, and directly ensuring families have the resources to thrive. If you are ready to combine your expertise in nutritional science with executive program oversight, join us to make a lasting, generation-spanning impact.

Compensation: $49,845-$51,091

To Be Determined Based on Experience and Qualifications

Benefits:

Franklin County offers a competitive benefit package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity. Benefit options include medical and dental insurance; elective supplemental insurance options such as short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life; local government retirement; 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required); generous paid leave that includes 13 county-observed paid holidays per year; an employee wellness program inclusive of a county sponsored gym and an employee assistant program.

For more information about Franklin County benefit options please click here https://www.franklincountync.gov/194/Benefits-Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for: operation & directing WIC Program; standards, policies & procedures; ensuring compliance with WIC regulations, program efficiency and effectiveness. Assesses target populations’ nutritional status, evaluates program, sets program goals, and implements changes in standards, policies, and procedures. Responsible for writing and submitting annual contract addendum. Provide basic nutrition services to Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) clients in a local health department. Requires employees to independently complete a program eligibility statement, and a basic nutrition assessment.Ability to: organize and delegate work; train and supervise staff. Knowledge of nutritional principles and theory, interpretation of data and counseling skills necessary to affect behavior change and knowledge of breastfeeding. Knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral. Coordinate services with community agencies, medical centers, physicians, etc. Ability to interview and understand the client’s resources and limitations and to provide counseling with respect for individual preference. General knowledge of accepted nutritional and dietetic principles & practices. Basic knowledge of foods; nutrition; infant and child development. Ability to: engage with clients; correct and assimilate information; communicate and be persuasive.

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education- approved Didactic Program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience; or a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience. Work experience as a Nutritionist II is essential for this position.

Immunizations required before the first day of employment

• Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment
• Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease
• Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity
• Evidence of T-dap vaccine
• Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease
• If working in the lab, must have documented proof of one dose of meningococcal vaccine.