WIC Nutrition Coordinator: Elevate Breastfeeding & Health

Midcoast Maine Community Action; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Professional development support

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Join Midcoast Maine Community Action as a WIC Nutrition Coordinator and help local families build healthy futures by providing practical nutrition and breastfeeding support to pregnant women and children under five.

This full-time position entails planning and coordinating WIC nutrition services, ensuring quality and compliance, and collaborating with partners. A Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health nutrition, or a closely related field.
• Strong communication and counseling skills.
• Preferred lactation training or breastfeeding counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate WIC nutrition services.
• Assess participant needs and provide nutrition education.
• Complete required measurements and data entry.
• Collaborate with WIC partners and the Registered Dietitian.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Relationship-building

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

Join Midcoast Maine Community Action as a WIC Nutrition Coordinator and help local families build healthy futures by providing practical nutrition and breastfeeding support to pregnant women and children under five.

This full-time position entails planning and coordinating WIC nutrition services, ensuring quality and compliance, and collaborating with partners. A Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills.