Registered Dietitian, Maternal and Child Health (Part-Time)

Sorogi; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sorogi is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead the nutrition component of a maternal and child health program. This part-time independent contractor role requires an RDN credential and DC licensure, with experience in maternal and child health or WIC and in group instruction and counseling low-income families.

The role includes curriculum development, virtual sessions, and occasional in-person cooking demos, with hybrid location in Washington, DC and compensation up to $35,200 per year.

Qualifications

• RDN credential and DC dietitian license required.
• At least two years in maternal and child health or WIC nutrition.
• Experience teaching groups and counseling low-income families.

Responsibilities

• Lead nutrition components from education to counseling for maternal health.
• Develop curriculum and meal boxes aligned with guidelines.
• Deliver monthly sessions and one-on-one counseling through pregnancy and post-birth.
• Co-lead in-person cooking demonstrations with the Community Chef.
• Train CHWs and liaise with partner clinicians.

Skills

Group teaching

Counseling families

MCH nutrition experience

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

District of Columbia dietitian license

Job description

Registered Dietitian, Maternal and Child Health (Part-Time)

Compensation: Independent contractor, up to $35,200/yr. Compensation is task-specific and negotiable

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC

About the role

Leads the nutrition side of the program, from the weekly produce box to education and counseling. Works with the Program Site Manager, the CHWs, and the Community Chef.

Scope of work

Set the weekly Sorogi Maternal Box content to meet ACOG guidance and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025 to 2030.

Develop the 12-hour maternal nutrition curriculum, recipe cards, and box inserts, written at a fifth-grade reading level.

Lead monthly small-group virtual nutrition sessions.

Provide one-on-one counseling for each trimester and after birth, including breastfeeding nutrition and starting infant foods.

Co-lead quarterly in-person cooking demonstrations with the Community Chef.

Train CHWs on nutrition content, and act as liaison to partner clinicians.

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and a District of Columbia dietitian license.

At least two years of maternal and child health or WIC nutrition experience.

Experience teaching groups and counseling low-income families.