WIC Nutrition Counselor

Western Maine Community A; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K options

Health insurance 90% paid by WMCA

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance & short-term disability

13 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Paid training & professional develop.

Supportive team culture

Job summary

WMCA is seeking a Nutrition Educator for the WIC program based in Auburn, ME. This full-time role involves delivering nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and food benefit guidance to eligible families across Oxford County, with weekly clinic travel.

Requires an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, excellent verbal communication, and ability to conduct sessions both individually and in groups. 40 hours weekly with a comprehensive benefits package and paid training.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in nutrition with strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct educational sessions in individual and group settings.
• Sensitivity to issues facing low-income people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition education sessions in individual and group settings.
• Assist families in understanding nutrition needs and benefits.
• Travel to clinics weekly across Oxford County from Auburn home office.

Skills

Verbal communication

Education session delivery

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Come join a team that cares about health, nutrition, and wellness in the communities we serve. WIC is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and food benefits to families that qualify. Auburn is the home office this position travels to clinics throughout Oxford County weekly. This position is 40 hours a week. Cover letter and resume required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Associates or bachelor's degree in nutrition along with great verbal communication skills and demonstrates ability to conduct educational sessions in individual and group settings.

Sensitivity to issues facing low-income people and those from a number of cultural backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Full-time schedule 40 hours
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401K (Traditional and Roth options)
• Health insurance 90% paid by WMCA
• Low-cost family dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance & short-term disability paid by the agency
• 13 paid holidays
• Very generous PTO
• Paid training and professional development
• A supportive team that values humor, compassion, and innovation

A career where your work truly matters

Your work will help people rebuild their lives. If you want to be part of a team that is changing lives and strengthening our community, we want to hear from you.