Nutritionist Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Nutritionist Team Lead in Harrison County, MS. This supervisory role focuses on planning, adapting, and implementing nutrition components within public health programs, and on evaluating services to improve outcomes.

You will create meal plans, oversee food preparation, and counsel clients on healthier lifestyles. The position includes staff supervision, training, and performance review responsibilities in a time-limited role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline and 3–5 years of experience as a Nutritionist.
• Supervisory or lead responsibilities within public health nutrition programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, adapt, and implement nutritional components of public health programs.
• Evaluate nutrition program services and develop resources and training.
• Create individual meal plans and supervise food preparation.
• Counsel clients on healthier lifestyles and nutrition management.
• Provide supervision including hiring recommendations, planning, assignments, review, coaching and progressive discipline.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline

Job description

Nutritionist Team Lead in 24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$47,425.15 - $71,208.86 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9210-0301-20260813HAR

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

10/21/2026

11/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$47,425.15

$71,208.86

About the Agency

The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to [e-mail].

A Nutritionist Team Lead is a supervisory-level Nutritionist accountable for professional-level work in planning, adaptation, and implementation of the nutritional components of general or specialized public health programs; evaluating nutrition program services; or resource development and training in a district health office or in a specialized public health program. Accountable for the creation of individual meal plans and oversight of food preparation. They will counsel clients on how to lead healthier lifestyles and prevent or manage health issues related to nutrition. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. The employee will perform other duties as assigned in the absence of the Nutritionist Supervisor. This is Time-Limited (14) position.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful employees need to have excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills. Employees must prioritize work to meet deadlines and be effective team players.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline and 3-5 years of experience as a Nutritionist.

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201