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JOB INFORMATION AND 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.
1. Job Information
State WIC Branch 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.
 
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State WIC Branch Employment Opportunities Click here for State WIC Branch position vacancies.
 
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Getting a State Job Click here for general information on getting a State job.
 
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Application Click here to obtain a State application.
 
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State WIC Branch Public Health Nutrition Consultant Exam Bulletins
Click below for information on the exam bulletin for:
   
Public Health Nutrition Consultant II
   
Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (Specialist)
   
Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (Supervisory)
 
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State Public Health Nutrition Consultant Series Specifications
Click here for State public health nutrition consultant position eligibility information.
 
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Other State Positions Click here for a complete list of classifications by titles employed by the California Department of Health Services.
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.
 
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Local Agency Nutrition Positions
   
Registered Dietitians
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.
 
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Local Agency Job Opportunities Bulletin Click here for Local Agency position vacancies (in Microsoft Word format).
 
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FOR LOCAL WIC AGENCY STAFF USE ONLY - Local Agency Job Posting Request Form
Click here for a job posting request form.

 
2. Career Development Information
  Click here for information on requirements and educational options to becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD).
 
 

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