Nutritionist
Nutritionist – WIC Program
Full-Time | Harris County – Baytown Area
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour (paid weekly)
Advance Community Health Through Nutrition Education
Openwork is partnering with Harris County to recruit a dedicated Nutritionist to serve families in the Baytown area through the WIC program. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with parents, infants, and children, providing guidance that supports lifelong healthy habits and stronger community health outcomes.
If you are passionate about education, prevention, and making a measurable difference in public health, this position allows you to create meaningful impact every day.
Position Summary
As a Nutritionist, you will deliver individualized and group nutrition education that empowers families to make informed, healthy decisions. This role blends client engagement, counseling, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a supportive public health environment focused on wellness, prevention, and equitable access to care.
You will serve as a trusted resource for families during critical stages of growth and development, offering evidence-based guidance with professionalism and compassion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build respectful, culturally responsive relationships with clients.
- Determine program eligibility based on residency, income, and health guidelines.
- Provide individual and group nutrition counseling with practical, easy-to-follow recommendations.
- Recommend appropriate food packages and specialized formulas based on client needs.
- Monitor and document client progress using growth charts, anthropometric data, and iron assessments.
- Maintain accurate, compliant records in accordance with program standards.
- Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Participate in community outreach and public health education initiatives.
- Collaborate with clerks, lactation consultants, and healthcare partners to coordinate services.
- Advocate for nutrition education, access, and health equity for participating families.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 24 credit hours in Food and Nutrition coursework.
- Strong communication skills and a client-centered approach.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
- Commitment to serving diverse populations with professionalism and empathy.
- Ability to perform light physical tasks such as bending, lifting, and extended sitting.
- Genuine interest in public health, education, and community service.
Schedule:
- Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Third Saturday of each month: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Collaborative, mission-driven team setting.
- Opportunities for professional growth within public health services.
Why This Role Matters
Your work will support families during critical stages of health and development, helping them make informed choices that lead to healthier futures. Each day presents the opportunity to educate, empower, and improve lives through practical, compassionate nutrition care.
Apply Today
If you are a Nutritionist committed to community service and improving public health outcomes, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in a meaningful and rewarding career.
About Openwork
With more than 50 years of staffing excellence, Openwork connects talented professionals with meaningful opportunities that strengthen careers and communities. We believe in growth, opportunity, and the power of people—one career and one community at a time.
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