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WIC Job & Career Information

State Jobs | Local Agency Jobs | Career Development   

Welcome to the California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program! California WIC serves the largest number of WIC participants in the nation, with 82 local agencies serving more than 1.3 million participants. It is the largest organization hiring public health professionals and offers a friendly, professional, and team-based work environment.

State WIC Jobs

The State WIC Branch located in Sacramento, California has public health nutrition and education positions as well as management, administration, analytical, information technology, and support positions. 

State WIC Branch Employment Opportunities   

    • Public Health Nutrition Consultant II   
    • Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (Specialist)  
    • Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (Supervisory) 
      • Bulletin (PDF)Opens a new browser window    Series SpecificationOpens a new browser window
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    Local Agency Jobs

    WIC has 82 local agencies in California that provide nutrition and health services to help pregnant women, mothers, and young children eat well and live active lives. 

    Local Agency Nutrition Positions Include:

    • WIC Registered Dietitians (RDs) work in many areas of community nutrition, including: Nutrition and health education, Breastfeeding support and education, Curriculum development, Staff development and training
      Supervision and management.
    • Nutritionists, Nutrition Assistants, and Degreed Nutritionists. Many local WIC agencies offer nutrition assistant and nutritionist positions to graduates with a bachelors or masters degree in nutrition. Graduates from an ADA approved "Didactic Program in Dietetics" are encouraged to apply for these positions where they earn a competitive salary and gain valuable community nutrition experience. An additional benefit is that they receive selection priority for a WIC dietetic Internship. FAQ's about Nutrition Assistant Certification

    Local Agency Job Opportunities Bulletin (Word)Opens a new browser window

    * FOR LOCAL WIC AGENCY STAFF - Local Agency Job Posting Request Form 

    Career Development Information

    California WIC is working to provide the latest information on educational programs and resources to help California WIC staff with requirements and educational options available to becoming a registered dietitian.

    Need help?
    California WIC Career Development Questionnaire (PDF)Opens a new browser windowIf you want more information or help preparing for the RD exam.

    How to Become a Registered Dietitian (PDF)Opens a new browser window For information on becoming a registered dietitian and accredited programs.

    Internships
    WIC-Based Dietetic Internships (PDF)Opens a new browser window

    Information for People with Degrees from Outside of the United States (PDF)Opens a new browser window If you got your academic degree outside the U.S. or its territories.