WIC Nutritionist - Registered Dietitian

Lane County; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane County WIC seeks a compassionate Nutritionist/Dietitian to support the Women, Infants, and Children program. You will provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and education to families with diverse needs, and promote breastfeeding and healthy infant feeding practices.

You will collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to coordinate services, develop care plans, and empower families toward lifelong healthy choices in a supportive public health setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in nutrition or dietetics.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and education to WIC participants.
• Support prenatal, postpartum, infant, and child nutrition needs.
• Promote breastfeeding and healthy infant feeding practices.
• Develop nutrition care plans and provide follow-up for complex cases.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to coordinate services.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Breastfeeding support

Public health

Education

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition or dietetics

Job description

About the Position

Make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of families in Lane County!

Lane County Public Health is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable WIC Nutritionist/Dietitian to join our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This is an opportunity to use your nutrition expertise to improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals, infants, and young children while helping families build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

As a WIC Nutritionist/Dietitian, you'll provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and education to families with diverse needs and backgrounds. You'll also support breastfeeding and infant feeding practices, collaborate with healthcare and community partners, and connect families with resources that promote long-term health and wellness.

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and education to WIC participants.
• Support families with prenatal, postpartum, infant, and child nutrition needs.
• Promote breastfeeding and healthy infant feeding practices.
• Develop nutrition care plans and provide follow-up support for participants with complex nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to coordinate services and connect families with resources.
• Help create a welcoming, supportive environment where families feel respected and empowered.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a nutrition professional who brings strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to community health. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, working with diverse populations, and translating nutrition science into practical guidance that meets families where they are.

Experience in maternal and child health, community nutrition, breastfeeding support, or public health is especially valuable.

Why Lane County?

At Lane County WIC, your work goes beyond nutrition counseling. You'll be part of a collaborative public health team dedicated to reducing barriers to care, supporting healthy families, and making a lasting impact in our community.

About the Division

Lane County WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This public health program is designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition for families. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program. WIC provides services to income eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals as well as to families with infants or children under the age of five.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm, with potential for two evening shifts per month from 10:00am - 7:00pm.

*This is an AFSCME represented position

Training

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in foods and nutrition, dietetics or a related field.

Experience

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in nutrition or dietetics.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying.

Special Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or eligible for ADA registration and must pass exam within six months of appointment.
• This position is subject to an ODHS ORCHARDS background check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.

Notes

• Job experience with the pediatric population preferred.
• Experience providing lactation support and counseling preferred.

DRIVER’S LICENSE

• Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

WIC Nutritionist/Dietician

Selection Process

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

Veteran Preference Information

Trauma Informed Care Statement

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.