Nutritionist - Nutrition & Physical Activity Program

Harris County•Houston, TX

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is seeking a Nutritionist to join their collaborative team. HCPH is dedicated to improving health outcomes for the residents of Harris County through a network of public health professionals. The organization focuses on innovation, engagement, and health equity to address public health issues and maintain a healthy community. The Nutritionist will play a key role in providing nutrition education and collaborating on programs related to chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and physical activity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or related field.
Valid Texas Driver's License
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to work well with public and staff members
Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of experience in community nutrition or related field
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Delivers engaging, evidence-based nutrition education to groups of children, adolescents, and adults within Harris County, including cooking and physical activity demonstrations.
Assists in the development and implementation of nutrition and physical activity curriculum, trainings, and presentations to meet the needs of the target population.
Plans and performs outreach activities to increase program’s engagement and participation.
Attends community events and builds partnerships with local organizations to promote nutrition and physical activity education.
Keeps abreast of current research, approaches, theories, and practices related to nutrition and physical activity.
Collects and analyzes program data to provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and outcomes.
Other tasks as assigned.