Registered Dietitian Assistant Administrator (RDAA) Nutrition Education Coordinator

Job Summary

The Nutrition Education Coordinator is a State WIC Office position that oversees the Nutrition Education plan, VENA (value enhanced nutrition assessment) activities, and revision of the Formula Reference and Alabama WIC Provider Guidance manuals. This position also assists with WIC Nutrition Services activities such as outreach, Quality Assurance Audits, Food Package Committee, and other WIC activities.

Job Details

• Full Time
• Location – Montgomery, AL
• Salary Range – $55,375.20 - $93,096.00

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics, or Community Nutrition from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional nutrition experience OR M.S. degree in Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics, or Community Nutrition from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional nutrition experience (required)
• Registered Dietitian (required)
• Licensed in the state of Alabama, or eligible for licensure (required)
• Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Microsoft Excel, etc. (required)
• WIC experience (preferred)
• Must be able to travel in and out of state to attend required meetings and conferences (required)
• Experience with managing multiple projects (required)

Job Responsibilities

• Communicates with supervisor, state staff, district and clinic staff, participants, agencies, and other individuals
• Assists with special projects including, but not limited to, the Formula Reference Manual and Nutrition Risk Criteria manuals
• Writes, reviews and revises nutrition education and supplemental foods policies and procedures
• Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of state and district nutrition education plans
• Maintains resources and education materials for use by district and local clinic staff
• Provides training and technical assistance to local agency professional staff who provide nutrition education
• Coordinates WIC VENA activities
• Provides technical assistance on WIC policies and procedures to statewide WIC staff
• Responds to emergency and disaster assignments when called to duty

To Apply:

• Go to the Alabama Personnel Department website 
• Enter “40667” in the “Filter by Job Title, Class, or Keyword” search box
• Click “apply online”
• Follow directions to set up an Online Employment System (OES) account, or login to an existing OES account
• Complete & submit online application

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