WIC Workforce Curriculum Developer

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 3,650,640 - 3,995,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Healthcare and retirement plans

Employee wellbeing program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Transit assistance

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a temporary WIC Workforce Curriculum Developer to design and build the POPS training program. You will collaborate with researchers, staff, student trainees, and an advisory board to craft curricula and training materials for paraprofessional nutrition services.

This 5–7 month position offers flexible scheduling and a chance to contribute to a national, federally funded project aimed at improving WIC workforce training across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus 2 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience totaling at least 6 years.
• Nutrition expertise evidenced by degree in nutrition/public health nutrition; NDTR/RDN credential acceptable.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with Zoom and virtual meetings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop the training curriculum for the WIC workforce.
• Create engaging training materials using PowerPoint and authoring tools.
• Collaborate with the research team and advisory board to develop materials.
• Participate in regular meetings to coordinate tasks.
• Review and apply revisions to curriculum and materials.
• Proofread and finalize training materials and resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Teamwork

Zoom familiarity

Independent work

Documentation

Multitasking

Education

Nutrition degree/credential

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Job

The WIC Workforce Curriculum developer will play a critical role in the WIC Professional Opportunities for Paraprofessional Staff (POPS) project. Funded by the USDA, POPS is a 5‑year project that includes a nation‑wide formative assessment of current paraprofessional models in WIC, co‑creation of a paraprofessional career pathways, complementary training and support resources using a human‑centered design approach, and pilot testing of the developed training in local WIC agencies across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Building on findings from the formative assessment, the present phase of the project focuses on developing a competency‑based training program to support paraprofessional roles that provide nutrition services. The project engages an advisory board composed of WIC State and local agency staff to review and test training materials. You can learn more by visiting https://wicpops.umn.edu/.

Position Summary: The project team is seeking a temporary training developer for the current phase of the POPS project. The training developer will collaborate with academic researchers, staff, student trainees, and the advisory board to design and build the pilot POPS training program. This role will be responsible for developing the training curriculum and creating corresponding training materials.

Position Duration: This is a temporary role, with employment lasting through the successful development of the training program, 5–7 months. Flexible work schedule and environment available to be determined on start date.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the research team with developing training curriculum for the WIC workforce.
• Utilize PowerPoint and authoring tools to create engaging, interactive training materials.
• Collaborate with research team and project advisory board to develop WIC workforce training materials.
• Actively participate in regular meetings to coordinate tasks with the research team.
• Assist in reviewing, consolidating, and applying revisions and feedback on the training curriculum and corresponding training materials.
• Demonstrate advanced proofreading skills and attention to detail for review of materials before assisting in finalizing training materials and support resources.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus 2 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience totaling at least 6 years. Specifically: Nutrition expertise (evidenced by associate, bachelor, or master’s degree in nutrition or public health nutrition; degree in a related field with at least 9 credit hours of nutrition coursework; RDN credential; or NDTR credential).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google suite applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and managing documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federally funded programs, health or nutrition‑related projects, or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience working with diverse populations and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with academic or research institutions.
• Experience with grant‑based work requirements, such as developing and following work plans and protocols, reporting requirements and federal financial policies and procedures.
• Experience assisting in the development of training or educational materials.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $26.50 – $29.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment.

Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.