Regional WIC Nutrition Lead & Training Coach

Tennessee Department of Health; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Health seeks a Nutritionist 3 to lead WIC program management across a multi-county region in Cookeville, TN. The role emphasizes training, quality assurance, and coordination of nutrition services, including breastfeeding support as needed.

The position requires active Registered Dietitian status, with two years of nutrition experience, preferably in WIC, and a master’s degree in nutrition or public health. A valid driver license is also required.

Qualifications

• Active RD registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and two years of professional nutrition work experience, preferably with WIC.
• Masters degree in human nutrition, dietetics, or public health with evidence of RD registration.
• Possession of active RD registration required at time of appointment and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management for the WIC clinics within the assigned multi-county region.
• Monitor documentation and processes for quality assurance and audits; maintain staff records and inventory logs.
• Manage regional inventory including supplements, incentives, and education supplies.

Skills

Nutrition program mgmt

WIC experience

Staff training

Community needs

Education

RD active RD registration

Master's in nutrition/public health

Tools

Computer

Electronic Scale

Job description

Tennessee Department of Health seeks a Nutritionist 3 to lead WIC program management across a multi-county region in Cookeville, TN. The role emphasizes training, quality assurance, and coordination of nutrition services, including breastfeeding support as needed.

The position requires active Registered Dietitian status, with two years of nutrition experience, preferably in WIC, and a master’s degree in nutrition or public health. A valid driver license is also required.