WIC Nutritionist

Making Opportunity Count Inc; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 33,778 - 45,694; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

15 Paid Vacation Days

12 Paid Sick Days

13 Paid Holidays

Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

On-Demand early pay access

Immediate 403b Employer Contribution,

Job summary

Making Opportunity Count Inc. Fitchburg, MA seeks a WIC Nutritionist to provide nutritional care to applicants and participants within the WIC program, which offers supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education for low-income families.

The Nutritionist will assess eligibility, counsel individuals and groups, tailor food packages, support breastfeeding, and maintain records in the WIC data system, collaborating with the Senior Nutritionist and community partners to promote

Qualifications

• One year of clinical or community nutrition experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition or related field.
• Master’s degree and RD registration or MA licensure desired.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to work at multiple WIC sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and determine eligibility for WIC services.
• Provide individualized and group nutrition counseling and education.
• Develop care plans and referrals to health and social services.
• Tailor food packages based on assessments and policies.
• Promote breastfeeding and connect to lactation resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation in WIC data system.
• Collaborate with WIC team and community partners.
• Support operations at multiple WIC sites.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Community nutrition

Leadership

Communication skills

Multisite work

Availability to work at multiple WIC

Education

Bachelor's in nutrition/public health nutrition

Master's in public health nutrition or related

Dietitian registration/licensure desired

Tools

WIC data system

Job description

WIC Nutritionist

Making Opportunity Count Inc Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

Title Code: 30COM022

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Status: None

Job Level: 30

Department: 21 – Community Services

Pay Range: $24.52 - $33.17 per hour

Reports To: WIC Senior Nutritionist

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Revision Date: 7/7/2025

About Making Opportunity Count

MOC’s mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities. To alleviate poverty, we deliver a variety of services including childcare, education, workforce development, nutrition, health, and community and housing support.

Position Overview

The Nutritionist is responsible for providing nutritional care to applicants and participants. WIC provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income mothers, infants and children up to age five. The WIC program also provides free classes on infant feeding and encourages breastfeeding by connecting breastfeeding moms to peer counselors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and determine participant eligibility for WIC services, including the identification of nutritional risk factors in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
• Provide individual and group nutrition counseling and education to program participants, with a focus on maternal and child health, breastfeeding support, and healthy eating habits.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans based on participant needs, including follow-up and referral to health and social services as appropriate.
• Tailor food packages for participants based on nutritional assessment, dietary needs, and WIC policies.
• Promote and support breastfeeding, referring participants to the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor or Lactation Consultant as needed.
• Deliver culturally competent services that are sensitive to the needs of low-income families, including multilingual and trauma-informed care as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in participant records using the assigned WIC data system, ensuring compliance with federal and state reporting standards.
• Participate in staff trainings, outreach activities, community events, and required WIC program meetings.
• Stay current with WIC policies and nutrition-related continuing education to support ongoing professional development.
• Assist in implementing nutrition education activities such as Farmers’ Market programs, cooking demonstrations, and parent classes under the guidance of the Senior Nutritionist.
• Collaborate with WIC team members, health care providers, and community organizations to support participant wellness and program outreach.
• Support clinical operations at multiple WIC sites as needed, based on clinic scheduling and staffing needs.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• One year's experience in clinical or community nutrition preferred
• Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education
• Master's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or food and nutrition, Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists, desired
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Good communications skills
• Sensitivity to the needs of the participant population
• Availability to work at multiple WIC sites and during program clinic hours as needed

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Compensation

A salary within the range of $24.52 - $33.17 per hour will be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with the MOC compensation philosophy. The candidate’s exact placement will be determined based on factors consistent with MOC’s compensation framework. MOC offers a competitive benefits package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 15 Paid Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Sick Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities
• On-Demand early pay access
• Immediate 403b Employer Contribution, 100% Vesting on Day One!

EEO Statement

Making Opportunity Count is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Information

$24.52 - $33.17Hourly Wage