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Massachusetts, USA
Part Time
About the Organisation
CDC Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) build partnerships with philanthropies, corporate entities, outside groups, and individuals to fight threats to public health and safety. In the past, CDC Foundation has hired for full-time jobs with the option to work remotely, with flexible postings in categories like medical & health, math & economics, education & training, project management, and science. In new hires, CDC Foundation looks for qualified candidates who are enthusiastic about saving and improving lives around the globe. CDC Foundation offers opportunities for meaningful work that has a measurable impact on health outcomes for people in the more than 130 countries where the organization works.
As an employer, CDC Foundation offers benefits for eligible employees, like paid vacation and sick leave, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and life and disability insurance. Established in 1995, CDC Foundation is the only entity authorized by Congress to coordinate philanthropic and private industry resources to support the health mission of the CDC. Neither a government agency nor a division of the CDC, the CDC Foundation functions as a private, independent entity. Since the organization went into operation, it has launched more than 1,000 programs related to health issues like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infectious diseases. CDC Foundation has also raised more than $1 billion and managed more than 300 CDC-led initiatives in both the U.S. and internationally.
Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: https://www.cdcfoundation.org/
Job Title
Nutritionist/Health Educator job at CDC Foundation USA
CDC Foundation USA
Job Description
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.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
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.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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.
How to Apply
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.
POSITION END DATE: June 30, 2025
SALARY: $ 46,800 (.6 FTE) (plus benefits)
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