Nutritionist

City of Springfield • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is hiring a Nutritionist for its WIC program. The role promotes individual and population health through nutrition education initiatives and health behavior change programs for diverse populations. The Nutritionist evaluates the dietary needs of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children, and explains and certifies WIC participant eligibility based on nutritional risk. Work hours may fluctuate according to the assigned clinic and fall between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The position may be underfilled as a Nutritionist Educator. Applications are open until filled, with guaranteed review through November 17, 2026.

The Nutritionist requires a bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics, or a bachelor's degree in a related area with 15 hours of specified nutrition coursework, plus one year of WIC experience. The Nutritionist Educator underfill requires a bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics, or a related bachelor's degree with 15 hours of specified nutrition coursework. A valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for work transportation are required for the Nutritionist role. Fully bilingual English and Spanish capabilities are preferred.

Requirements

• For the Nutritionist role: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics, and one year of WIC experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related area with 15 hours of Nutrition, Community Nutrition, and Diet Therapy coursework, and one year of WIC experience.
• For the Nutritionist Educator underfill: 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 of Nutrition, Community Nutrition, and Diet Therapy coursework.
• For the Nutritionist role, possess a valid driver's license and provide a personal vehicle for on-the-job transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Fully bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Promote individual and population health through nutrition education initiatives and health behavior change programs in the WIC setting.
• Evaluate dietary needs of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children.
• Explain and certify WIC participant eligibility based on nutritional risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time