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WIC Nutrition Coordinator

York County Community Action Corporation, Sanford, ME, United States


WIC Nutrition Coordinator (Registered Dietitian or RD‑Exam Eligible)
Full‑Time | 38 hours/week | Benefits-eligible | $31/hour + $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus

Sanford, Maine (serving York County)

Make a Meaningful Impact on Maternal & Child Health

York County Community Action Corp. (YCCAC) is seeking a Registered Dietitian or RD‑exam eligible candidate to join our WIC team as a Nutrition Coordinator. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with women, infants, and children, providing nutrition education and counseling in a supportive, mission‑driven, community‑based setting.

If you’re passionate about public health nutrition, value relationship‑based work, and want predictable scheduling within a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary
The WIC Nutrition Coordinator supports the nutrition education component of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and provides direct nutrition counseling to eligible participants. This position works closely with the WIC Program Director and team to ensure high‑quality, participant‑centered services that meet program requirements and promote positive health outcomes for families.

This position balances direct service, clinical judgment, and program coordination in an appointment‑based clinic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide nutrition counseling and education to WIC participants

Support and monitor participants with nutrition‑related risk factors

Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners as needed

Ensure accurate, timely documentation in compliance with WIC guidelines

Support development and implementation of nutrition education materials

Contribute to clinic operations and outreach activities

Assist with quality assurance and program monitoring

Support staff leadership in the future as responsibilities expand (not immediate)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), or eligible to sit for the Registered Dietitian exam at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in maternal and child nutrition, public health, or community‑based programs

Experience working with diverse populations and families

Strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills

Benefits

Health, dental, vision and basic life insurance

HRA; Income protection; FSA

403(b) retirement plan

PTO; Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

$1,000 sign‑on bonus (for qualified candidates)

EOE

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