Public Health Program Coordinator (Nutrition)

St. Louis County, Minnesota•Virginia, MN

About The Position

Public Health and Human Services is seeking a Public Health Program Coordinator to manage the WIC grant and ensure compliance with Minnesota WIC policies and federal regulations. The role administers public health programs, grants, and contracts; manages health intervention programs; evaluates program outcomes and implements improvements; participates in local public health assessment and planning; and assists with developing and evaluating staff core competencies. The coordinator also maintains a direct client caseload. Work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. The position assists with grant applications, fund planning, report preparation, and management evaluations. It evaluates staff performance and program compliance through internal observations and audits, develops nutrition education plans, attends state trainings, and reviews state communications to implement program changes. The coordinator consults regularly with leadership and employees and plans community outreach. The current vacancy is part-time at 0.5 FTE. The stated salary range is the normal 2026 hiring range; the full range, including longevity pay, is $36.09–$51.43 per hour. The position is represented by Council 5 of AFSCME under the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement. Applicants selected for appointment must pass a drug test and background investigation, meet the position’s physical requirements, and complete at least a six-month probationary period. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify or provide employment visa sponsorship; employees must remain authorized to work in the United States for the County on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in dietetics, nutrition, nursing, or a closely related field, as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration, and five years of full-time paid verifiable professional experience in nutrition; OR a master’s degree in one of those fields and three years of full-time paid verifiable professional experience in nutrition.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet its physical requirements.
Applicants selected for appointment must pass a drug test and background investigation.
New employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
Appointees must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period before being certified for permanent employment.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietician, Minnesota Licensed Dietician, or Minnesota Licensed Nutritionist.

Responsibilities

Manage the WIC grant and ensure compliance with Minnesota WIC policies and federal regulations.
Administer public health programs, grants, and contracts, including managing health intervention programs.
Assist with grant applications, fund planning, report preparation, and management evaluations.
Evaluate staff performance and program compliance through internal observations and audits.
Develop nutrition education plans.
Attend state trainings and review state communications to implement program changes.
Consult regularly with leadership and employees.
Plan community outreach.
Maintain a direct client caseload.
Evaluate program outcomes and implement improvements.
Participate in the local public health assessment and planning process.
Assist with development and evaluation of staff core competencies.