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Teller County

WIC Education Specialist

Divide, CO · On-site

$22 - $23.10/hr

... to WIC Director/Public Health Director, and High-Risk Counselor as requested. Requirements What You'll Bring: Education/Experience: * Associate's degree in nutrition or a related field preferred ...

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Director of Marketing

Houston, TX · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

The Director of Marketing leads the strategy, development, and execution of integrated marketing ... WIC App Marketing & Community Communications * Support outreach and marketing for the Drop Ship ...

Portage County Ohio

WIC Supervisor

Ravenna, OH

... and direct nutrition services to participants, oversee food and formula prescriptions and ... Assists with WIC grant application. * Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for wic director in the United States is $78,944.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a WIC Director, you need a background in nutrition, public health, or social work, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in program management. Familiarity with federal and state WIC regulations, data management systems, and budgeting tools is typically required. Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills help in managing staff, engaging with diverse clients, and building community partnerships. These competencies are crucial for ensuring program compliance, effective service delivery, and positive health outcomes for participants.

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WIC Directors often navigate challenges such as managing limited program resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and meeting the evolving needs of the community. Balancing administrative duties with direct community engagement can be demanding, especially when serving diverse populations. Successful WIC Directors address these challenges by fostering strong team collaboration, implementing efficient processes, and maintaining open communication with local agencies and participants to ensure program effectiveness and adaptability.

What are WIC Directors?

WIC Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing the administration of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) at the local, state, or organizational level. They manage program operations, staff, budgeting, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. WIC Directors also work to develop outreach strategies, maintain partnerships with community organizations, and ensure participants receive quality nutrition education and support. Their leadership is crucial to helping families access healthy food and essential health services.

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AspectWic DirectorWic Nutritionist
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field; often requires certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD)Requires a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field; often requires certification as an RD or WIC certification
Work EnvironmentAdministrative and supervisory role overseeing program operations, staff, and community outreachClinical and educational role providing nutrition counseling and education to clients
Employer & IndustryPublic health agencies, community health programsWIC clinics, healthcare facilities, community health organizations

The Wic Director manages program operations, staff, and community outreach, requiring leadership skills and administrative expertise. In contrast, the Wic Nutritionist focuses on providing direct nutrition counseling and education to clients. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, but their daily responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, WIC

South Middlesex Opportu

Framingham, MA • On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Summary: A paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and helps them prevent and handle common breastfeeding concerns.

Why Work for SMOC?

  • Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
  • 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
  • Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Attends breastfeeding training classes to become a Peer Counselor.
  • Receives a caseload of WIC mothers and makes routine, periodic contact with them.
  • Counsels WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers about breastfeeding by telephone or in person at the WIC offices.
  • Is available to make calls/texts from home beyond normal WIC office hours to new mothers who are having breastfeeding problems.
  • Keeps accurate records and enters all contacts made with WIC mothers, according to State Contact Frequency Protocols, in the WIC computer system.
  • Refers mothers to the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, WIC Nutritionists, the mother’s physician, or community partners as appropriate.
  • Teaches breastfeeding classes, virtually and/or in person at the WIC offices, for pregnant and postpartum mothers and leads breastfeeding support groups.
  • Attends monthly staff meetings, periodic state meetings and breastfeeding conferences/workshops as appropriate.
  • Reads assigned books and materials on breastfeeding that are provided by the Breastfeeding Coordinator.
  • Attends and participates in team meetings as requested and communicates effectively with clients and staff in other departments.
  • Maintains confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
  • Ensures compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements as well as SMOC policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Fluent in English, Spanish AND Portuguese
  • Has breastfed at least one baby within the last 5 years (does not have to be currently breastfeeding)
  • Current or past WIC Participant
  • Has a reliable, daily means of transportation to travel to multiple WIC sites
  • Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience
  • Willing to make phone calls/text from home beyond the WIC office hours
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Able to remain calm and use good judgment in unusual or stressful situations
  • Ability to work respectfully and effectively with diverse cultural groups and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Good computer skills

Organizational Relationship: Directly reports to the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator and the WIC Director. This position has no Direct Reports.

Physical Requirement: Ability to drive. Ability to see and read a computer screen and paper documents. Sitting for sustained periods of time.

Working Conditions: This position will travel to multiple locations within the state. The WIC Program environment is a noisy office setting with daily, heavy Participant flow including many infants and toddlers. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

Hybrid Work Option: Hybrid work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position is eligible to work from home 0-20% of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager.


Monday 8:30AM - 4:30PM; Tuesday 11:30AM - 7:00PM; Wednesday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM.
Monday, Wednesday-Friday includes a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Tuesday includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break.
**There is a possibility of Part-Time hours.**
35 Hours per week.