WIC Director, Full Time

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

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About The Position

The WIC Director oversees the administration, staff, budget, and daily operations of Santo Domingo Pueblo’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Director ensures services comply with applicable federal, Tribal, and grant requirements and the approved Santo Domingo WIC State Plan of Operations. Responsibilities include program planning, staff supervision, grant administration, financial oversight, procurement, reporting, and community partnerships.

The position also provides direct nutrition services, including conducting nutrition assessments, determining nutritional risk, and prescribing or tailoring WIC food packages within the scope of the Director’s professional qualifications and Competent Professional Authority (CPA) authorization. Required program authorization must be obtained before independently conducting nutritional risk determinations or prescribing supplemental foods.

The work environment is described as friendly, supportive, flexible, and community service driven. The role includes staff leadership and culturally responsive care for women, infants, children, and families in the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science or a related field that meets applicable WIC Competent Professional Authority requirements; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered only if applicable CPA qualification requirements are met.
• At least two years of administrative management experience.
• Meet applicable professional qualifications for designation as a WIC Competent Professional Authority and obtain required program authorization before independently conducting nutritional risk determinations or prescribing supplemental foods.
• Maintain any professional credentials or licenses required for assigned clinical duties.
• Knowledge of WIC program administration and applicable federal regulations, including 7 CFR Part 246.
• Knowledge of maternal, infant, and child nutrition, nutritional risk assessment, breastfeeding support, and WIC food package requirements.
• Knowledge of grant administration, budget development, financial monitoring, and procurement procedures.
• Ability to prepare grant applications, meet reporting deadlines, and monitor program deliverables.
• Ability to supervise employees, coordinate workloads, and support staff development.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Satisfactorily pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license and maintain eligibility for coverage under Santo Domingo Pueblo’s liability insurance plan.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian credential.
• Experience administering WIC or another maternal and child health or nutrition program.
• Experience working in Tribal government or serving Tribal communities.
• Fluency in the Keres language.
• Experience with eWIC/EBT systems and WIC financial and participation reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee WIC program administration, staff, budget, and daily operations.
• Ensure program services comply with federal, Tribal, and grant requirements and the approved WIC State Plan of Operations.
• Plan the program and supervise staff, coordinate workloads, and support staff development.
• Administer grants, including preparing grant applications, meeting reporting deadlines, and monitoring program deliverables.
• Provide financial oversight, develop and monitor budgets, and oversee procurement procedures.
• Prepare program reports and meet applicable reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and determine nutritional risk within applicable professional qualifications and CPA authorization.
• Prescribe or tailor WIC food packages within the scope of professional qualifications and CPA authorization.
• Provide nutrition services and breastfeeding support.

Benefits

• Generous leave policy with vacation, holidays, and administrative days totaling up to 54 days off per year.
• Affordable medical plans.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan.
• Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager