Nutrition Consultant
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2025
Requisition ID: 468212
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) :
The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Role Overview:
Daily activities of the job include providing support and guidance to local agencies that serve WIC families in every county throughout the state of Indiana. In addition to responding to questions and concerns from local agency staff and WIC clients, support is provided in a variety of ways including reviewing and editing evidence-based nutrition education materials and online nutrition education lessons offered to WIC clients through the Indiana WIC mobile app. Also, by developing or revising policies and staff trainings specific to the operations in the WIC clinics. The position frequently researches and updates the State's list of infant formulas and other nutritional products issued to WIC clients. Some travel is required of the position in order to conduct onsite clinic visits as part of the USDA required local agency reviews.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Monitor, review, survey and/or evaluate projects or facilities on a continuous basis to ensure compliance with requirements.
Revise and assist in developing state regulations and compliance guidelines related to nutrition and/or food service within project area.
Develop standards for nutrition and/or food service training.
Provide on-site consultation to public or private agencies or to clients concerning nutrition and interpretation of regulations.
Provide expertise in nutrition as a resource person to nurses, physicians, social workers, and others involved in project.
Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food and nutrition problems.
Prepare reports regarding findings of project or facility surveys or project monitoring making recommendations on program changes, licensure, compliance with regulations.
Develop and distribute information as appropriate regarding nutritional care, standards, and guidelines.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Nutrition or Dietetics, as well as current registration as a Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetics.
Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
Must adhere to current nutrition practices and standards.
Extensive knowledge of the principles, standards and practices of public health nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and health, safety and sanitation principles and practices.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate federal regulations, state policies and procedures, federal and state laws.
Specialized knowledge of accepted administrative and organizational methods.
Ability to identify problems/needs in local agency operations and determine solutions and recommend resolutions.
Ability to develop and provide expert consultation and education using complex technology and effective communication to individuals or groups.
Ability to plan and prepare detailed narrative and statistical reports.
Ability to interpret scientific literature.
?Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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