WIC Nutritionist: Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support

Making Opportunity Count, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 70,257,600 - 94,966,233; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403b Employer Contribution 100% Vest

15 Paid Vacation Days

12 Paid Sick Days

13 Paid Holidays

Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance

Employee Discounts

On-Demand early pay access

Job summary

Making Opportunity Count (MOC) is seeking a Nutritionist to deliver WIC nutrition care to applicants and participants across multiple sites in Massachusetts. You will assess needs, provide counseling, tailor food packages, and support breastfeeding within a family-focused program.

The role requires culturally competent, multilingual, trauma-informed care and thorough documentation in the WIC data system, with collaboration across health and social services to promote child and maternal health.

Qualifications

• One year's experience in clinical or community nutrition.
• 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/licensure desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and determine eligibility for WIC services.
• Provide individual and group nutrition counseling and education.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans with follow-up and referrals.
• Tailor food packages based on assessment and WIC policies.
• Promote breastfeeding and refer to lactation support as needed.
• Deliver culturally competent services, including multilingual and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in participant records using the WIC data system.
• Collaborate with WIC team members and community organizations to support participant wellness.
• Support nutrition education activities like Farmers’ Market programs and cooking demonstrations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Multilingual

Cultural competence

Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition

Master's degree in public health nutrition (desirable)

Registration with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or MA licensure (desirable)

Job description

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.