Outpatient Lactation Consultant (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an Outpatient Lactation Consultant (Bilingual - English/Spanish) to provide lactation care and prenatal/postpartum consultations in the outpatient clinic.

The role requires IBCLC certification, RN license or related credentials, and strong bilingual counseling skills to support families and supervise lactation students during clinical experiences. This temporary full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
• Bilingual verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• One year of experience providing lactation or maternal-child health consultation.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Experience documenting patient encounters and maintaining confidential health information.
• Knowledge of evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation management practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide bilingual lactation care and consultations.
• Deliver prenatal and postpartum feeding support and education.
• Develop feeding plans for infants and mothers.
• Supervise and mentor lactation students during supervised clinical experiences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling abilities

Communicational skills

Education

IBCLC certification

RN license

CLC or related certification

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

Provides bilingual (English/Spanish), culturally responsive lactation care to families in the NC A&T Outpatient Lactation Clinic. Provides prenatal and postpartum consultations, feeding support, education, and follow-up care. Supports lactation students during supervised clinical experiences.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of four academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in three program areas with the following six distinct specialty emphases: child development and family studies (non-licensure), child development early education and family studies (birth-kindergarten licensure), consumer sciences, fashion merchandising and design, food and nutritional sciences (human nutrition) and food and nutritional sciences (food science). The department offers a Master of Science degree in one program area, food and nutritional sciences. Additionally, the department offers the Master of Arts in Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and the Master of Arts in Teaching in Child Development, Early Education, and Family Studies (B-K). Faculty members are actively engaged in research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the areas of nutrition, food science, housing, apparel, textile and family issues.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health or related field
• Bilingual verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish required
• One year of experience providing lactation or maternal-child health consultation
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Experience conducting breastfeeding assessments and developing feeding plans for infants and mothers.
• Experience documenting patient encounters and maintaining confidential health information.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation management practices.
• Knowledge of maternal and infant health principles.
• Strong interpersonal, counseling, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care and education.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Education/Experience

• Advanced degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health or related field
• Three or more years of experience providing lactation or maternal-child health consultation
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or other maternal-child health certifications.
• Training in perinatal mental health, neonatal care, or maternal-child health education

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to analyze lactation program outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Experience supervising students, interns, volunteers, or staff.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to breastfeeding accommodations and workplace lactation support.

Required License or Certification

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Position Information

Working Title

Outpatient Lactation Consultant (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Appointment Type

Temporary - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

Organizational Division

Family & Consumer Sciences

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

Family & Consumer Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3258

Open Date

10/22/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

11/30/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings

Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

11/1/2026

Additional Information

Specific job duties, qualifications, work schedules, and assignment durations will vary depending on the needs of the hiring department and the nature of the temporary assignment. Details regarding the position will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview.

Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a temporary opportunity will be considered. To enhance consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload all relevant certifications, licenses, training records, and other professional credentials at the time of application.

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the United States. Federal law requires all employers to verify theidentity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work inthe United States. North Carolina A&T State University is anEqual Opportunity and Affi... No one whoapplies or seeks employment will be denied admission to oremployment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basisof race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disablingcondition, veteran status, political affiliation, geneticinformation or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41935