Nutrition Educator

NUTRITION EDUCATOR – – State of Florida. Join to apply for this role in the Department of Health. Requisition No. 866684. Pay Plan:
Career Service. Salary: $33,760–$37,216 annually. Posting Closing Date:
January 4, 2026.

• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC program in accordance with policies and regulations stated in HRSM 150‑24.
• Provides nutrition education on a group or individual basis in the areas of infant, childhood, prenatal and postnatal (including breastfeeding) nutrition to promote development and maintenance of good nutrition habits.
• Develops, monitors, and revises nutrition education plans for individual clients not at medical high risk.
• Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry, management of data, and operation of computer terminals and printers according to the FL‑WiSE manual and HRSM 150‑24.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education classes and provides breastfeeding education and makes referrals to the Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or Public Health Nutritionists.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides follow‑up on assigned WIC operational reports.
• Assists in preparation of strategic plan, nutrition education plan, and the quality assurance‑monitoring program.
• Completes WIC reports and inventories as assigned.
• Assists the supervisor in the provision of periodic in‑service education to nursing and/or medical staff on new developments in WIC regulations, current nutrition topics, and other issues.
• Provides ongoing staff training to WIC staff on civil rights, FL‑WiSE, Nutrition Education modules, and monthly clerical nutrition education at the direction of the supervisor.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in‑service training and other professional and staff development activities.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as requested.
• Responsible for securing the designated information set for confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, in hard copy or electronic formats.
• Functions as a “need to know” employee for security sets relating to active medical records.

• Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics, or food service.
• Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
• Knowledge of meal planning, food budgeting, and purchasing.
• Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction.
• Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop nutrition education plans for individuals who are not at medical high nutritional risk.
• Ability to educate individuals and families about food and nutritional needs.
• Ability to participate in education or in‑service training programs through teaching classes, demonstrating food practices, giving talks, and developing or selecting educational materials.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition, Food Science, or Dietetics in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Florida Chapter 468.

7551 Forest Oaks Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34606
300 S Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more.

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) for the…