Nutritionist

Position Overview

Looking to make a difference in the lives of Women, Infants, and Children in our community? The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nutritionist in our WIC program. This position will promote individual and population health through nutrition education initiatives and health behavior change programs in the WIC setting for diverse populations. It will evaluate dietary needs of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children and be responsible for explaining and certifying eligibility of WIC participants on the basis of nutritional risk.

Work hours may fluctuate in relation to the assigned clinic and will vary between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Bilingual capabilities in Spanish are strongly preferred.

• Provide nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants.
• Assess dietary needs of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children.
• Explain and certify eligibility of WIC participants based on nutritional risk.
• Develop and deliver population health programs for diverse communities.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required documentation.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics.
• One year of WIC experience.
• Fully bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle for on‑job transportation.
• Salary: $42,619.20 – $73,174.40 annually.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics; or a Bachelor's Degree in a related area with 15 hours in Nutrition, Community Nutrition, and Diet Therapy coursework.
• One year of WIC experience.
• None required for licensing and certification.
• Salary: $39,436.80 – $61,380.80 annually.

Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to provide own vehicle for on‑job transportation. No additional licensing is required for the Nutritionist Educator role.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre‑employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be made by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417‑864‑1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave.,

Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield online application in its entirety. The application profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.