Health Educator​/Nutritionist

Health Educator/Nutritionist

Pay Grade: H

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Come join our team! As a Health Educator/Nutritionist with the North Central Health District's WIC program, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

This full-time Health Educator/Nutritionist position supports WIC clients across multiple locations, providing a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in multiple communities throughout the district. The position is based at the Felton Homes WIC office in Macon, GA on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays; the Twiggs County Health Department in Jeffersonville, GA on Tuesdays; and the Wilkinson County Health Department in Irwinton, GA on Wednesdays.

This schedule offers the opportunity to build relationships with diverse populations while supporting the health and well-being of families.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; and verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Or
• Active enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program at an accredited college or university.

Important Application

Note:

Applicants qualifying based on a degree or current enrollment in a graduate-level nutrition program must upload transcripts for verification. To be considered a directly related field of study, transcripts must demonstrate a minimum of 18 semester hours in Nutrition Education. Applicants qualifying based on possession of a Verification Statement must also submit documentation confirming their credential as well as college transcripts.

For initial application review, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. However, official transcripts will be required for final verification before an employment offer can be made. Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered.

Additional Information:

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their physical goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally…