WIC Nutrition Services Assistant; WNA Trainee Track

WIC Nutrition Services Assistant (WNA Trainee Track)

Open until filled. Initial application review will take place after December 29, 2025.

Hired as a Nutrition Services Assistant at $19.00 per hour. Training to become a WIC Nutrition Assistant within 1 year; salary starts at $21.50 per hour.

for California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements to become a WIC Nutrition Assistant.

The SDSU Research Foundation Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is the largest WIC agency in San Diego County, with approximately 80 employees, providing a variety of nutrition services to over 26,000 participants monthly.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Registered Dietitian Supervisor, the WIC Nutrition Services Assistant provides a variety of clerical duties, customer service, education, and eligibility determination. The position travels to other WIC Offices in the San Diego region as needed.

• Check‑in participants by determining eligibility, gathering applicant information, verifying income, calculating eligibility for program services, issuing food benefits, coordinating and providing service referrals, obtaining participant anthropometric measurements, and screening for blood work. May issue breast pumps under guidance of professional staff.

• Provide orientation information regarding benefit usage to new participants.
• Lead group education (non‑nutrition) on topics such as program orientation and use of WIC food benefits.
• Participate in community outreach efforts in local areas.

• Schedule and coordinate WIC appointments.
• Process and maintain program records, files and documentation.
• Copy, fax and scan documents; update and maintain client records.
• Perform WIC WISE data entry and generate reports.
• Maintain inventory control of forms and supplies.

• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as needed.

• Knowledge of the WIC Program and community nutrition with emphasis on maternal, infant and child needs.
• Knowledge of group education and adult learning techniques.
• Knowledge of anthropometric measurement and blood work screening process.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Knowledge and competency using word processing applications, spreadsheets and internet applications.
• Ability to interact and communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of participant, employee and agency records.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment and to work with a multi‑cultural staff and participant population.
• Ability to identify errors and missing documentation.
• Ability to travel throughout San Diego County and work at various WIC Offices.
• Ability to arrive to work on time, understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to relate well to others within the WIC project environment and interact effectively with coworkers.
• Ability to organize, lead and/or facilitate group discussions/classes.
• Highly motivated self‑starter, with a high energy level and strong interpersonal skills.
• Well organized, ability to meet deadlines, detail oriented; possess good judgment and common sense.
• Sensitivity to ethnically and culturally diverse individuals, communities and organizations.
• Ability to comply with state and local agency breastfeeding policies and competencies.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of previous WIC experience or Social Services experience.
• Experience leading group discussions.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Associate’s Degree in related field.

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research…