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State WIC Consultant - Nutrition Program Consultant

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 3h ago

Working Title: State WIC Consultant - Nutrition Program Consultant

Job Class: Nutrition Program Consultant

Agency: Health Department

Job ID : 90746

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes/Hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. Eligible bidders will be considered through 12/16/2025.

Date Posted : 12/10/2025

Closing Date : 12/22/2025

Hiring Agency : Health Department

Division/Unit : Child and Family Health / WIC Nutrition & Clinic Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

Salary Range: $31.26 - $46.15 / hourly; $65,270 - $96,361 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Nutrition and Clinic Services Unit within the Child and Family Health Division is looking to fill two (2) State WIC Consultant vacancies! The purpose of the position is to serve as a consultant to the state's Local Agencies in the administration and delivery of nutrition services of the Women, Infant and Child (WIC) program.

Primary responsibilities:

Serve as a Consultant to assigned local agencies, in the administration and delivery of nutrition services of the WIC program.

Monitor and evaluate LA compliance with federal regulations governing WIC services and make recommendations to improve the quality of WIC services provided, through the Management Evaluation (ME) and Financial Review (FR) process in collaboration with other State WIC staff.

Maintain, through continuing education, professional association attendance and reading, a high degree of knowledge of the WIC program, maternal and child nutrition, public health principles, civil rights as practiced in the WIC program, customer service/Participant Centered Services, education principles, quality improvement, program administration and other topics pertinent to the population served.

Facilitate collaboration and communication with and between State office staff, other WIC consultants, and local agency staff and leadership.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office must work in-office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees outside that radius may telework more with division director approval.

This posting will be used to fill two (2) vacancies.

To be considered as a bidder, please send an email to the recruiter expressing your interest, prior to 12/17/2025.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant's resume/application to be considered for this position.

Two (2) years of experience working within public health, that includes planning, evaluating/monitoring training and implementing programs related to the Women, Infant and Child (WIC) program, nutrition education, and/or nutrition education research.

Experience must also include one of the following:

Public education or in-service training programs

Individual counseling and special diet planning

Teaching nutrition or food service courses in a college or vocational-technical program credited

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview:

Knowledge and experience in local public health in Minnesota

Knowledge of public health systems and practices

Knowledge of adult learning and nutrition education methodologies

Knowledge of the impact of poverty, low literacy and other social disadvantages on nutrition and health

Knowledge of, and an appreciation for, cultural differences, particularly those associated with health beliefs, dietary practices and parenting

Degree Equivalencies:

A degree in in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Food and Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Dietetics or another related field may substitute for experience as follows.

Doctorate - Two (2) Years

Master's - Eighteen (18) months

Bachelor's - Twelve (12) months

Associate's - Six (6) months

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD); Licensed Nutritionist (LN) or Licensed Dietitian (LD).

Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Food and Nutrition or equivalent.

Prior experience working within the WIC program at the State or Local Agency level, with extensive knowledge of the WIC program.

Extensive, well-developed skills in effective oral and written communication.

Interpersonal and consultative skills that will foster collaboration, respect, and the open exchange of ideas.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Additional Requirements

Must successfully pass a criminal background check and employment reference checks.

Must possess a valid Class D driver's license.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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