Nutrition Assistant

Nutrition Assistant

Public Health - Seattle & King County has two exciting opportunities for Nutrition Assistants at our WIC clinics in the Midway and Federal Way Public Health Centers. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, assess eligibility, and provide nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting.

The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers in the Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management (MSS/ICM) programs, and with community partners.

The successful candidate will exhibit excellent customer service skills, can develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients from various cultures, and communicate effectively with English as a Second Language (ESL) clients with the assistance of an interpreter.

The candidate will also exhibit flexibility in managing tasks such as teaching classes, providing administrative support, and assisting with certification appointments. Background Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 1 year. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels.

As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding source This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation.

You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment. This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring around October 5, 2026. The first round of interviews is anticipated to take place on October 19 and 20, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for consideration in the initial round of interviews.

King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities.

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, and hours can vary based on operational need, currently predominately 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional Saturday or evening hours may be required to meet business needs. Non-Exempt and subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (overtime eligible). This position will be based out of both the Federal Way Office located at 33431 13th Place S, Federal Way, WA 998003 and the Midway Office located 26401 Pacific Highway S, Des Moines, WA 98198.

This position may also work at various King County Public Health Centers and satellite offices based on business need using a reliable source of transportation. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.