Nutrition Coordinator

Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Coordinator (Nutrition Coordinator / Public Health Nurse / Registered Nurse)

Full‑time position. Join the Public Health team at WCHS! You will work with skilled, caring & knowledgeable professionals whose talents & contributions promote, strengthen & protect the health of individuals, families & communities in Watonwan County every day.

The WIC Coordinator manages the local WIC program, oversees all program functions, assesses nutritional needs, provides nutrition education to participants, offers breastfeeding education, ensures compliance with state policies and federal regulations, trains staff, oversees their work, ensures quality services and interacts directly with state and regional WIC staff. The Coordinator also provides back‑up to other Public Health programs.

• 100% paid Single Medical Health Plan
• Supplemental insurances
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association Plan (VEBA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 16 days first year vacation
• 13 days per year sick leave
• 11.5 days per year paid holidays
• Public Employees Retirement Coordinated Plan (PERA) with generous employer matching
• Eligibility for annual pay & Cost of Living (COLA) increases
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in MN
• OR a Public Health Nurse Certification, or the ability to become certified as a PHN in MN and current licensure as an RN in MN
• OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field
• OR a Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration
• OR an Associate’s Degree in Dietetics Technology (must be registered at time of hire if you are a graduate of a Dietetic Technician program and maintain ongoing registration as a Dietetic Technician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration)

• Must possess a valid State of Minnesota driver’s license.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background examination.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY ON  Interested individuals should apply ONLINE at the Minnesota Merit website:
Minnesota Merit. Search for the Nutrition Coordinator (WIC Coordinator) classification. You may also search for Nutrition Coordinator (WIC Coordinator) / Public Health Nurse / Registered Nurse – Watonwan County.

Examination process:
The screening process will consist of an evaluation and rating of experience based on the information you provide in your application. Please provide your complete relevant work history including dates of employment, positions held, responsibilities/duties performed and education. Be thorough, as this will determine your score.

For more information, contact Barbara.

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EEO / AA

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $32.25 – $43.25 per hour

Work Location:

In person

Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) is an affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. We are the largest professional organization of nutrition health professionals in Minnesota, dedicated to optimizing Minnesotans' health through food and nutrition.