Part-Time, Hourly Nutritionist Consultant
District 4 WIC Program
301 Main Street
Lagrange, GA 30240
Time-Limited: May 2026 - September 2026
- Minimum of 24 hours per week - up to 29 hours per week
Under limited supervision, establishes operating procedures, practices and guidelines and communicates them with program or department personnel. Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Monitors and controls schedules and project budgets. Communicates with managerial staff as needed. Plans and manages business development and project management activities for a program or department that have a significant impact to the agency.
Acts as a Georgia Gateway and Nutrition training liaison between the local level WIC Management and WIC Training and Development Specialist
Coordinates all local level mandatory Georgia Gateway operations specific training sessions/workshops
Assists local level Director with development and implementation of mandatory nutrition and operations Quality Improvement Plans related to WIC audit findings and required training needs
Performs as District 4 Lead trainer support for IES-GA Gateway
Assists Training and development Specialist with development and implementation of operations training materials for district staff under federal, state and district procedural guidelines
Participates in clinic operations and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) involving systems and processes that impact the delivery of Georgia WIC services
Works with Regional Managers to coordinate all new hire Georgia Gateway trainings for WIC clerical employees
Completes special district and/or state WIC projects as assigned
Nutritionist 1
Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods, and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Nutritionist 2
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics AND Two years at the lower-level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or equivalent position (i.e. Must have two years of experience as a nutritionist providing education to groups and individuals); OR Two years of experience at the lower-level Dietitian/nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or position equivalent.
Nutritionist 3 - (D4 WIC requires a Nutritionist 3 to be a Registered & Licensed Dietitian)
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics AND Three years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; OR Two years of experience at the lower-level Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 (HCP021) or position equivalent.
NOTE: According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates without a verification statement, who can comply with the following requirements, may be eligible for consideration in this position:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), but did not earn a verification statement. A letter from the DPD program director stating the individual successfully completed the program but did not earn a verification statement can serve as coursework verification.
Bilingual-Spanish/English Language preferred - $1.00 added to hourly rate for those who qualify*
Offer will be based on level of experience and/or education and licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics specific field
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English language)
Minimum of 4 Years of Georgia WIC and Related Georgia Gateway experience
Minimum of 5 Years experience developing and implementing professional trainings
Additional Perks:
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A supportive and rewarding work environment
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Physical Activity Breaks
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Worksite Wellness Program
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Employee Assistance Program
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selection.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
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