Nutritionist - Health Educator

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  

Position Highlights:

POSITION TITLE:  Nutritionist/Health Educator

LOCATION: Local off-site – primarily remote, but occasional travel in Massachusetts required

POSITION END DATE: June 30, 2025

SALARY:  $ 46,800 (.6 FTE) (plus benefits)

OVERVIEW

The CDC Foundation is seeking a part-time (.6 FTE) Nutritionist/Health Educator to provide support to a state, Tribal, or local health department as they seek to bolster their public health operations in the ongoing fight against COVID-19 and to address ongoing and related public health priorities. The Nutritionist/Health Educator will work alongside the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Nutrition Division team on education and messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS

•A bachelor’s degree in nutrition science, public health nutrition, or similar degree

•Foundational knowledge of health equity, cultural competence, and diversity as it applies to individuals and populations (e.g., language, culture, values, socioeconomic status, geography, education, race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, profession, religious affiliation, mental and physical abilities, and historical experiences)

•Ability to provide counseling and education services onsite at WIC clinics 1-2 days per week in the greater Boston area is required; access to reliable transportation is needed.

•Previous WIC experience is required.

•Proficiency in a second language is an asset; most needed is Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole.

•A motor vehicle records check, provided by the CDC Foundation.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Supports WIC nutrition programming across the WIC local agency system through remote and in-person delivery of nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and community referral services.

•Coordinates with DPH staff and local WIC agency management teams to maximize resources and support staff and families.

•Ensures that the diversity of individuals and populations is addressed in educational and communication services that affect the health of a community.

•Engages with WIC state agency management and local WIC agency staff to observe best practices, identify operational challenges, and suggest improvements for WIC nutrition service delivery. 

•Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with partners, contractors, and stakeholders.

Special Notes: 

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in order to best support the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in their public health programming.

This position is currently a local off-site position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans. 

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. 

Relocation expenses are not included. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.