Public Health Nutrition Assistant

Public Health Nutrition Assistant

The Vermont Department of Health - St. Albans District Office is seeking a dynamic and organized Nutrition Assistant to join our collaborative team of public health professionals serving families in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. In this role, you will directly support the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), helping protect and promote the best health for all Vermonters.

This is a full-time, hybrid in person and remote position that blends nutrition education, participant support, and program administration duties in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

• Provide one-on-one certification services, nutrition education, and support to WIC participants
• Use motivational interviewing and problem-solving skills to address nutrition related questions from participants and community partners
• Deliver culturally sensitive and inclusive services, including coordinating and utilizing in-person and telephonic interpretation services
• Assist with planning and coordinating caregiver and child health nutrition education activities in the WIC office and with community partners
• Support clerical staff with duties that support enrollment, recruitment, retention, and overall office operations

The ideal candidate can move seamlessly between tasks, stay organized amid regular interruptions, while always maintaining a welcoming and professional presence.

The Division of Local Health works to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters. The Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strength, assets, and values.

The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment which combines both in person and remote work. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit and complies with State of Vermont policy.

This position is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Danielle.

Sweet. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.