WIC Program Leader: Nutrition & Community Impact

MIDCOAST MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcoast Maine Community Action is seeking a dedicated WIC Program Manager to lead the Women, Infants, and Children program, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations while delivering high-quality nutrition education and counseling.

The role oversees daily operations, staffing, and program performance, serving as liaison with the State WIC Office and community partners, with supervision of staff and direct client services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field (required).
• Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience (5 years preferred).
• Prior management experience, including supervision and staff development.
• Experience with program coordination and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate daily WIC clinic operations, including staff scheduling, service monitoring, quality assurance, and program evaluation.
• Ensure excellence in nutrition education services and monitor staff performance standards.
• Collect and evaluate participant feedback to improve service delivery.
• Maintain a breastfeeding-friendly environment.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate WIC program staff.
• Ensure staff complete required training, continuing education, and CEUs.
• Maintain accurate staff training and certification records.
• Lead monthly staff meetings.
• Serve as the local agency representative at State WIC meetings.
• Prepare and submit required reports to the state agency.
• Support audits, MER, and grant/RFP processes.
• Ensure full compliance with federal and state WIC regulations.
• Assist with development of program procedures, work plans, budgets, and special initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations.
• Coordinate services to support families and increase program visibility.
• Determine eligibility and nutritional risk for WIC participants.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and provide education and counseling.
• Support the health of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under age five.

Job description

Midcoast Maine Community Action is seeking a dedicated WIC Program Manager to lead the Women, Infants, and Children program, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations while delivering high-quality nutrition education and counseling.

The role oversees daily operations, staffing, and program performance, serving as liaison with the State WIC Office and community partners, with supervision of staff and direct client services as needed.