WIC Nutritionist (Part-Time)

Wake County; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake County, based in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a temporary part-time WIC Nutritionist to join the Public Health team. The role focuses on nutrition counseling, education, breastfeeding promotion, and referrals to health services, with 20 hours per week scheduled across 4–5 days.

Onsite initially, with remote work after training; salary range listed on the posting and posting closes September 6, 2026. Candidate requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field; no specific

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• No specific experience required.
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted.
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Responsibilities

• Determines program eligibility for applicants in compliance with guidelines.
• Conducts nutrition assessment and provides education and plan of care.
• Consults with healthcare and social service providers to coordinate client care.
• Documents client information within electronic records.
• Assists with special projects and community outreach events.
• May conduct group nutrition education classes.
• Obtains anthropometrics and Hemoglobin finger stick as needed.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Group nutrition education

Breastfeeding promotion

Care coordination

Food prescribing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

CADE approved program

DTR certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a special supplementalnutrition program offered throughout Wake County. The WIC program is funded bythe United States Department of Agriculture. WIC provides individualizednutrition counseling and group nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion andsupport, referrals for health care and other services and healthy food benefitsto those in need. We are currently recruiting for temporarypart-time WIC Nutritionist. The WIC Nutritionist identifies nutritionrisks, provides nutrition counseling, and completes food prescriptions for WICprogram participants- works closely with other program employees, includingnutrition, breastfeeding and laboratory team members, client servicescoordinators, and vendor coordinators to ensure WIC services are effective. This position is onsite, but will be remote after training period.

EssentialFunctions:

• Determines program eligibility for applicants in compliancewith federal, state and local guidelines and policies
• Conducts nutritionassessment, provides nutrition education, determines plan of care, assignsclient goals and food packages, and makes referrals to outside resources asappropriate to program participants
• Consults with program employees, healthcare and social service providers to coordinate client care
• Documentsclient information within electronic record at all WIC services locations
• Assistswith special projects and community outreach events
• Participates in planningfor and supervision of the public health field experience for students andinterns
• May conduct group nutrition education classes
• Obtains anthropometricsand Hemoglobin finger stick as needed

Schedule:20 hours per week; 4- 5 days

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) approved program
• Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR)

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences at all levels of the organization
• Ability to build and maintain ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with coworkers to achieve the goals of the work unit
• Ability to convey information orally to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to information from others
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients by listening to the client/customer and understanding and responding to identified needs
• Ability to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required
• Ability to be proactive
• Ability to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures

About This Position

Location: Public Health BuildingRaleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Temporary

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week; 4- 5 days

Hiring Range: 27.58 - 38.76

Market Range: 27.58 - 38.76

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/6/2026

What Makes Wake Great

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that mayinclude: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on jobrequirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you fromconsideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected.Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, duringand after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.