Nutritionist I - WIC Program **Date Posted:** 10/03/2024 **Requisition Number:** 8561 **Location:** 10 Beacon St **Work Days:** M & T 10a-6:30p, W and Th 8:30 a-5p, F 8a-4:30p, 1 Sat/mo **Category:** Allied Health **Department:** WIC Program **Job Type:** Full Time **Work Shift:** Day / Evening **Hours/Week:** 40.00 **Union Name:** Non Union **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:** CHA’s Health Improvement Team (HIT) works together with healthcare providers, residents, community based organizations and city leadership to assess health status, determine priorities, build action plans and provide leadership around health issues that impact the community. **Summary:** Cambridge/Somerville WIC has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and professional Nutritionist to join our fast-paced team working under CHA. Cambridge Health Alliance provides comprehensive benefits. The Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program keeps pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education OR Master's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or food and nutrition if Bachelor's degree is not in the related field. + Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists, desired. + One year's experience in clinical or community nutrition, preferred. Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities. + Good communications skills. Sensitivity to the needs of the participant population. + Availability to work at multiple WIC sites and during program clinic hours as needed. + Spanish/Portuguese speaker, preferred. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. _Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA._ _Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality._ _At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People._