Public Health Program Coordinator (Nutrition)

St. Louis County, Minnesota; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 103,412,000 - 147,367,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis County in Minnesota seeks a Public Health Program Coordinator to manage the WIC grant, ensure compliance with MN WIC policies and federal regulations, and assist with grants, planning, and reporting.

The role includes evaluating staff, developing nutrition education plans, attending trainings, and implementing program changes based on state communications. The position is part‑time (FTE .5) with a salary range reflecting 2026 expectations, and a focus on community outreach and

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, nursing or related field with 5 years of nutrition experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of nutrition experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage WIC grant and ensure compliance with MN WIC policies & federal regulations.
• Assist with grant applications, fund planning, report preparation and program evaluations.
• Evaluate staff performance and ensure program compliance through observations and audits.
• Develop nutritional education plans and attend state trainings; read state communications to implement program changes.
• Consult with leadership and employees, plan community outreach, and maintain a direct client caseload.

Skills

Grant management

Program evaluation

Staff evaluation

Community outreach

Policy compliance

Client caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, nursing or related field

Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, nursing or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Public Health and Human Services is seeking a Public Health Program Coordinator to manage the WIC grant and ensure compliance with MN WIC policies & federal regulations. Assists with grant applications, fund planning, report preparation, & management evaluations. Key responsibilities include evaluating staff performance, program compliance with internal observations and audits, developing nutritional education plans, attending state trainings, and reading state communications to implement program changes. Additionally, the coordinator consults regularly with leadership and employees, plans community outreach, and maintains a direct client caseload.

The current vacancy is a part‑time position (FTE .5).

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $36.09 - $51.43 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E‑Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full‑time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

An employee in this class is responsible for administering public health programs, grants and contracts. Duties include managing health intervention programs; evaluating program outcomes and implementing improvements; participating in the local public health assessment and planning process; assisting with the development and evaluation of staff core competencies. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; move about; reach; talk/speak; customer/public contact; and clients with behavioral challenges. FREQUENT: Near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear up to 20 feet; climb stairs; feel; grasp/handle; rotate neck; sit; stand; stoop/bend; walk; turn wrists; work alone or with others; work inside; work outside and driving. OCCASIONAL: Lift up to 20 pounds; use fingers; kneel; reach above shoulder; squat; twist at waist; blood‑borne pathogens; slippery surfaces; and work around others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, nursing or a closely related field as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration AND five (5) years full‑time paid verifiable professional experience in nutrition; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, nursing or a closely related field as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration AND three (3) years full‑time paid verifiable professional experience in nutrition.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Dietician OR a Minnesota Licensed Dietician or a Minnesota Licensed Nutritionist.

RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicant's answers to supplemental questions 9-14.
• Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE

• October 26, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin.
• Week of November 2, 2026 - Supplemental questions scoring to be completed
• Week of November 16, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements.

PHYSICAL‑MEDICAL STANDARDS

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County will be subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six‑month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran‑friendly employer.