WIC Nutrition Educator II — Public Health Impact

Grambling State University; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Nutrition Educator 2 to support WIC operations and provide nutrition education across the state. The role involves direct education, outreach, and coordination with Public Health Nurses and nutrition staff.

You will perform fieldwork, conduct classes, collect data, and help with program administration in Calcasieu Parish, with statewide duties and travel as required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling, food service, or administrative services.
• Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services.
• One year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct general nutrition education and outreach for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children in the WIC program.
• Plans and conducts nutrition education lessons, demonstrations, taste testings, and cooking classes focused on WIC-approved foods and nutrients.
• Educates participants on WIC program policies, participant rights and responsibilities, approved foods, and the proper use of WIC benefits during shopping.
• Assists with medical data collection and maintains accurate participant and nutrition education records to support WIC program operations.
• Supports outreach and community engagement efforts by maintaining nutrition education materials and preparing activity reports.

Skills

Nutritional education

Public health outreach

Field work

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Nutrition Educator 2 to support WIC operations and provide nutrition education across the state. The role involves direct education, outreach, and coordination with Public Health Nurses and nutrition staff.

You will perform fieldwork, conduct classes, collect data, and help with program administration in Calcasieu Parish, with statewide duties and travel as required.