WIC Director, Full Time

Santo Domingo Tribe; Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

54 days off/year

Medical, dental, vision

401k retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo seeks a dedicated WIC Director to lead the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This role combines program leadership, staff supervision, grant management, and direct nutrition services and breastfeeding support.

The Director ensures services meet federal, tribal, and grant requirements, oversees planning, budgeting, reporting, procurement, and partnerships, and conducts nutrition assessments and food package tailoring within CPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science or related field meeting CPA requirements.
• Two years of administrative management experience.
• CPA qualification and ability to obtain program authorization.
• Knowledge of WIC regulations and 7 CFR Part 246.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, staff, budget, and daily operations of the WIC program.
• Lead program planning, grant administration, financial oversight and procurement.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and determine nutritional risk.
• Prescribe or tailor WIC food packages within CPA authorization.
• Develop community partnerships and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Grant management

Budget oversight

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science

Job description

WIC Director

Santo Domingo Pueblo is seeking a dedicated WIC Director to lead a program that supports the health and nutrition of women, infants, and children in our community. This position combines program leadership, staff supervision, and grant management with direct nutrition services and breastfeeding support.

We are looking for a compassionate, organized professional who meets WIC Competent Professional Authority qualifications and values culturally responsive care. If you are ready to guide a team and make a meaningful difference for families, we encourage you to apply!

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff


• Supportive work environment


• Flexibility


• And is community service driven

We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

The WIC Director oversees the administration, staff, budget, and daily operations of Santo Domingo Pueblo's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This position ensures program services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal, Tribal, and grant requirements and the approved Santo Domingo WIC State Plan of Operations.

The Director is responsible for program planning, staff supervision, grant administration, financial oversight, procurement, reporting, and community partnerships. This position also conducts nutrition assessments, determines nutritional risk, and prescribes or tailors WIC food packages within the scope of professional qualifications and Competent Professional Authority (CPA) authorization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science or a related field that meets applicable WIC Competent Professional Authority requirements, and at least two years of administrative management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered only when applicable CPA professional qualification requirements are met.


• Must meet applicable professional qualifications for designation as a WIC Competent Professional Authority and obtain required program authorization before independently conducting nutritional risk determinations or prescribing supplemental foods.


• Must maintain any professional credentials or licenses required for assigned clinical duties.


• Knowledge of WIC program administration and applicable federal regulations, including 7 CFR Part 246.


• Knowledge of maternal, infant, and child nutrition, nutritional risk assessment, breastfeeding support, and WIC food package requirements.


• Knowledge of grant administration, budget development, financial monitoring, and procurement procedures.


• Ability to prepare grant applications, meet reporting deadlines, and monitor program deliverables.


• Ability to supervise employees, coordinate workloads, and support staff development.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.


• Must satisfactorily pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.


• Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license and maintain eligibility for coverage under Santo Domingo Pueblo's liability insurance plan.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian credential.


• Experience administering WIC or another maternal and child health or nutrition program.


• Experience working in Tribal government or serving Tribal communities.


• Fluency in the Keres language.


• Experience with eWIC/EBT systems and WIC financial and participation reporting.

Are you ready to join our Team?

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.