WIC Nutrition Services Assistant (WNA Trainee Track)

San Diego State University Research Foundation • El Cajon, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary position covering the El Cajon/Spring Valley office. It may become full-time when positions become available. The position is open until filled, with the initial application review beginning November 13, 2026. Candidates are hired as Nutrition Services Assistants at $19.00 per hour and trained to become WIC Nutrition Assistants within one year of employment; the WNA salary starts at $21.50 per hour.

The SDSU Research Foundation Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program serves more than 26,000 participants monthly across San Diego County. It provides nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care for low-income women, infants, and children up to age five who are at nutrition risk.

Under the direction of the Area Supervisor and Registered Dietitian Supervisor, the WIC Nutrition Services Assistant provides clerical and customer support for program operations; assists participants and applicants; provides education on non-nutrition topics such as program orientation and use of food benefits; and determines participant eligibility. The position travels to other WIC offices in the San Diego region as needed and includes training toward eligibility to become a certified California WIC Nutrition Assistant.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of previous WIC experience or social services experience.
• Experience leading group discussions.
• 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 processes.
• Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Competency using word-processing applications, spreadsheets, and internet applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of participant, employee, and agency records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a multicultural 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 on time and understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to relate well to others in the WIC project environment and interact effectively with coworkers.
• Ability to organize, lead, or facilitate group discussions and classes.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a high energy level and strong interpersonal skills.
• Well organized, detail oriented, able to meet deadlines, and able to exercise 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.
• Must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at the time of hire.
• Employment offer is contingent on satisfactory background-check clearance, including a criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Determine participant eligibility; gather applicant information; verify income; calculate eligibility for program services; issue food benefits accurately; coordinate and provide service referrals; obtain participant anthropometric measurements; and screen for blood work. May issue breast pumps under the guidance of professional staff.
• Provide new participants with orientation information regarding benefit usage and lead group education on non-nutrition topics, including 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; and maintain inventory of forms and supplies.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as needed.
• Travel to other WIC offices in the San Diego region as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED