WIC Director

Local Agency: 011
Contact: [email protected]
City: Texas City, TX

Job Description:
The WIC Director is responsible for the overall oversight, administration, and management of all components of the GCHD WIC Program. This position provides strategic leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local WIC policies while delivering high-quality nutrition and public health services to the community. Key responsibilities include supervising and developing staff; managing program operations, budgets, and performance metrics; ensuring regulatory compliance; serving as a Certifying Authority when needed; overseeing vendor participation; analyzing program data to improve service delivery; and collaborating with leadership to enhance program effectiveness. The WIC Director also leads staff training, quality assurance activities, and community outreach initiatives, and prepares required reports and plans for state and federal agencies. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with experience in public health or WIC program operations and staff supervision.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online by visiting the Galveston County Health District career page at: https://galveston-county-health-district.breezy.hr/p/fae0ee004225-wic-director
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Closing Date: Open until filled

RD/WIC Program Integrity Supervisor

Local Agency: 036
Contact: [email protected]
City: San Marcos, TX

Job Description:

Provides high-risk nutrition counseling; approves non-contract formulas after consulting with the doctor and state office, as needed; plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nutrition services in all WIC clinics; provides training and technical assistance to all staff; serves as the Nutrition/Breastfeeding Coordinator and develops and implements the annual plans.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides nutrition services and expertise across all agency clinics: Assesses and counsels clients at high risk for nutritional deficiencies. Develop and implement nutritional education and breastfeeding plans. Approves formulas for participants with special needs. Consults with and coordinates care with physicians and/or other healthcare providers. Develop programs, nutrition education materials, and complete special projects. Provides breastfeeding education, support, problem resolution, and training on breastfeeding equipment/aids.
2. Responsible for the timely completion of assigned WIC Program Functions: Ensures compliance with Quality Management requirements, including self-audits, corrective action plans, training, and meetings. Oversees the WIC certification specialist (WCS) Program, including hiring, training, and continuing education of agency WCSs. Coordinates the initial and ongoing training of WIC staff to ensure compliance with all training requirements. Coordinates agency outreach efforts to promote enrollment of new clients, with special focus on at-risk populations. Provides direct supervision and support to assigned administrative staff, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with program policies and procedures.  
3. Performs participant certification services and thorough documentation: Obtains blood samples and anthropometrics Reviews health history and determines nutritional risk codes; assigns the proper food package for issuance to participants. Reviews and determines the eligibility of participants Counsels individuals and families on nutrition; addresses nutritional concerns and goals of parent/guardian. Provides referrals to other health and social service providers.  
4. Maintains WIC facility to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment: Participates in cleaning restrooms, kitchen/break area, furniture, doors, windows, floors, and equipment. Remove trash to the proper disposal receptacle. Re-stocks supplies such as tissues, towels, soap, and hand sanitizer. Reports facility issues to the supervisor.  
5. Miscellaneous: Represents local agency at the community and state level. Provides outreach and program presentations to the public. Teaches nutrition education classes. Responds to information requests from staff, the State, and the public. Serves as the Nutrition and Breastfeeding Coordinator and develops annual plans. Performs other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is required.
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) is required.
• Three (3) years of nutrition and/or public health experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Work Hours: 2 days, 8 AM - 7 PM; all other days M - F flexible

How to Apply: [email protected]

Salary: $59,196.80 - $74,006.40 Annually

Closing Date: Open until filled

Public Health Dietitian RD

Local Agency: 021
Contact: [email protected]
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Phone: 940-761-7809

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide professional and administrative support in the planning and conducting of public health nutrition services and programs. The Nutrition Education Coordinator is required by State WIC to ensure that a qualified, designated staff administers (plans, implements and evaluates) nutrition education. To assure that nutrition education is planned, scheduled and provided to address the nutritional needs of the program participants. This is accomplished by completing annual plans, ensuring agency and staff compliance, providing staff training and ensuring quality management for WIC nutritional services. The Public Health Dietitian implements procedures to ensure high risk participants receive education and counseling as needed and required by Texas WIC policy and procedures. A Public Health Dietitian will serve as a Preceptor for staff who are in training to become WIC Certification Specialists. The Dietitian also serves on the Quality Management team.

How to Apply: https://munisweb.wichitafallstx.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Salary: $24.03 - $30.05 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

WIC Site Supervisor

Local Agency: 048
Contact: [email protected]
City: Houston, TX

Job Description:
The Site Supervisor is responsible for managing all site operations and meeting performance metrics in accordance with State requirements. The Site Supervisor will also perform personnel and facility management duties, determine WIC applicants’ program eligibility, provide nutrition education to individuals and groups, and coordinate with other programs to enhance client services.

How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5138200-0/wic-site-supervisor
Salary: Depends on Qualifications 
Closing Date: 03/01/2026

Sr. Public Health Educator – IBCLC 

Local Agency: 007 
Contact: [email protected]  
City: Dallas, TX 

Job Description: 
Coordinates the implementation of guidelines for new mothers education programs regarding breastfeeding promotion and support. Trains, evaluates, monitors, and coaches breastfeeding peer counselors in an assigned clinic for pregnant and postpartum women participating in the supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

How to Apply: https://dallascityhall.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CODcareers/job/1500-MARILLA/Senior-Public-Health-Educator—Lactation-Consultant-Multiple-Vacancies–Office-of-Community-Care–Empowerment—OCCE—Dept-WIC-Program–Non-Civil-Service-_25-26127
Salary: $57,087.47 - $67,765.23 
Closing Date: 2/1/2026 

Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health

Local Agency: 001
Contact: [email protected]
City: Austin, TX

Job Description:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develop, evaluate and coordinate plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, program activities, etc.
• Train personnel.
• Assist in developing performance evaluations.
• Write informational reports.
• Speak as city representative before public groups.
• Conduct needs assessments.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
• Evaluate needs assessment data to determine course of action i.e. training, new program, etc.
• Develop and conduct public information and education programs.
• Design visual presentation materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of training methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate community resources for client referral.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases and the appropriate treatments.
• Knowledge of functions and operations of interrelating departments, divisions and agencies.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing communicable disease control.
• Knowledge of contract language.
• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
• Skill in effectively communication and dealing with the public.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City departments, employees and the public.
• Skill in maintaining records.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Skill in giving public presentations.
• Skill in self-study and in the completion of assigned training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to health education, nursing or health related field, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to health education.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a max of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the WIC Program.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish
• Experience in training/educating large groups.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours.
• Ability to travel to locations throughout the state of Texas for job related purposes.
• Current Registered Dietitian.
• Advanced knowledge of and has implemented HHSC WIC policies and procedures.

How to Apply: https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/COA_Careers/details/Public-Health-Educator-II—Austin-Public-Health_JR102454?q=public+health
Salary: $56,070.00 - $67,570.00
Closing Date: January 28, 2026