Animal nutritionist Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Salary : $49,732.80 - $57,192.72 Annually

Location : Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 08601

Department : Public Health

Division : Preventive Health

Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 8 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Duties

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking to hire a Nutritionist to work with the Women, Infants and Children's (WIC) Program. If you like to work with Infants, children and women, this is a great opportunity for you. This federally funded program is in need of a self-motivated Nutritionist to provide services for a diverse population.

The program is designed to provide supplemental nutritious foods and nutrition education as an adjunct to good health care during critical times of growth and development in order to prevent the occurrence of health problems and improve the health status of these persons. The WIC nutritionist is responsible for providing nutrition counseling and identifying medical / nutritional risk criteria for those customers applying for the WIC program.

May need to work Thursday night clinics as needed.

The WIC Program Is Federally Funded on a yearly basis.

Distinguishing Features

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Ability to express ideas and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Considerable knowledge of principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition and health promotion.

Considerable knowledge and skill in nutrition and dietary assessment techniques (anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary), and in interpretation of data.

Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change.

Ability to write clear and concise entries using the protocol for progress notes in patient's medical records.

Ability to interview and provide counseling.

Ability to communicate with patients tactfully, courteously and effectively.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, public health nutrition, or dietetics and one year of nutrition experience; or

Completion of an ADA approved dietetic internship with ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred or master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition with ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred.

Must have a valid N.C. driver's license.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Bilingual candidates (English / Spanish) preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Provides nutrition counseling and education to patients in the WIC Program.

Completes nutrition assessments by analyzing data obtained from patient interviews and review of medical history, laboratory and clinical data.

Develops a care plan based on information collected and knowledge of clinical application of nutrition.

Provides diet instructions to patients both verbally and with the use of educational aids such as pamphlets and posters.

Charts in medical record subjective and objective data, assessment and plans of actions.

Determines medical eligibility of patients for the WIC program using established guidelines.

Provides nutrition consultation and education sessions to other health care professionals.

Coordinates County and Worksite health promotion activities.

Performs related work as required.

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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes I understand and agree
• No I do not agree

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Please select your highest level of completed education.

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Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Foods & Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics?

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In what field is your degree? If you do not have a degree, enter N / A.

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Do you have at least one year of nutrition experience?

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If yes, where did you gain this experience? If no, enter "N / A".

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Did you complete an ADA approved dietetic internship with ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred or master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition with ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration eligibility?

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How many years of experience do you have working in the nutrition field?

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How many years of experience do you have providing nutrition counseling and conducting nutrition assessments for women, infants and / or children?

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How many years of WIC or Public Health experience do you have (excluding time spent during internships)?

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Are you a Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration?

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Are you bilingual in English / Spanish?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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