WIC Nutritionist | Community Health in Roxbury, MA

Compensation & Benefits Include:

• $27–$30 per hour
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and accidental death (AD&D) insurance
• Employer-funded pension plan
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave
• Professional development support

The Opportunity:
Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide individualized medical nutrition therapy and culturally sensitive nutrition education to patients and families, with a focus on chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. You’ll also support group programs, community events, and cooking demonstrations, helping Boston’s diverse communities access healthier choices and achieve better outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy
• Support weekly diabetes clinics, group medical visits, and WIC programs
• Deliver culturally sensitive nutrition education for chronic disease prevention and management
• Collect and document anthropometric data and dietary assessments
• Prescribe appropriate WIC food packages and create educational resources
• Facilitate group sessions, cooking demonstrations, and community outreach events
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to promote health equity

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or related field
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) preferred but not required
• At least 1 year of clinical or community nutrition counseling experience
• Strong documentation and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with multicultural and diverse populations
• Flexibility to work at multiple sites, with occasional evenings or weekends

Join Our Team!
Whittier Street Health Center is dedicated to advancing health equity and delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member contributes to improving the health and well-being of our community. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of clinical or community nutrition counseling experience do you have? (Minimum 1 year required)
• Are you able to work in person at multiple Whittier Street Health Center sites in the Boston area on a full-time basis, including occasional evenings or weekends?
• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or a related field?

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $27 - $30