Nutritionist (Part Time)

Salary: $53,893.00 - $58,884.80 Annually
Location : Outagamie County Government Center 320 South Walnut Street, Appleton, WI
Job Type: Part-time ACA Eligible
Job Number: 2603540
Department: DHHS ALTS
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Typical Work Hours/Shift:: This is a 30 hour per week position working with our Mealsite Locations, participants, and staff around Outagamie County.


Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion



Position Purpose
Now Hiring a Part Time Nutritionist

Reporting to the Aging Supervisor, the Nutritionist performs all tasks that require a Nutritionist for our Meal Sites. In addition, facilitate required duties of establishing a sufficient base of Volunteers.
Hours: This is a 30 hour per week position working with our Mealsite Locations, participants, and staff around Outagamie County. This position also have a comprehensive benefits package.

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong nutritional knowledge, the ability to build positive relationships, and a commitment to meeting the unique needs of participants through compassionate, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure Nutrition Program menus meet WI Aging Network Policy Manual dietary requirements by reviewing, approving and performing menu nutritional analysis.
• Assist in quality and quantity meal production and customer satisfaction by working with program staff and food provider(s) regarding preparation techniques and portioning of menu items.
• Work with Aging Services Supervisor on Nutrition Program issues/concerns related to meal service operation.
• Meet requirements for nutrition education by overseeing nutrition education programs and curriculum offered. Coordinate nutrition education presentations and/or events for participants.
• Promote and engage Nutrition Program staff and volunteers in Congregate meal site social, recreational and educational activities and programming.
• Conduct bi-annual Nutrition Program staff and volunteer training's. Assure that Congregate and Home Delivered meal service operation meet state food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Increase staff and volunteer knowledge about Nutrition Program requirements and quality improvement methods.
• Conduct routine Congregate meal site inspections, recommend and monitor meal service improvements.
• Distribute Nutrition Program educational information i.e., newsletter articles, brochures, participant contribution campaigns, volunteer recruitment, etc.
• Train Nutrition Program staff in identifying participants at nutrition risk.
• Meet requirements for nutrition counseling by coordinating, referring and/or providing nutrition counseling services to those at high nutritional risk.
• Recruit. Screen, register, train and retain Nutrition Program Congregate and Home Delivered meal service volunteers. Record and maintain administrative accounting of volunteer recruitment activity.
• Draft press releases, provide public presentations, attend exhibit fairs, etc. representing the Outagamie County Nutrition Program.
• Draft, distribute and collate annual Nutrition Program Volunteer Satisfaction surveys.
• Plan and orchestrate annual Volunteer Recognition event. Seek and secure facility, entertainment, keynote speaker, In-Kind contributions and distribute county-wide invitations. Document Volunteer Recognition budget and activity.
• Ensure all required initial and annual in-home assessments for home-delivered meal participants are completed per WI Aging Network Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, or a related field.
• It is preferred the Nutritionist have one of the following certifications: Certified Dietitian (CD), Registered Dietician (RD), Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN), Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered or Dietetic Technician, Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered (NDTR) or Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR). Or any combination of well-rounded education and experience in the major areas of dietetic practice.
• Obtain and retain Serv Safe certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute - Conference for Food Protection.
• 2 years food service and volunteer management experience is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Required or Preferred Skills

• Familiarity and sensitivity to needs of older persons and persons with disabilities.
• Relate and communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and make sound judgments.
• Perform duties in a dependable manner.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Oversee and work cooperatively with others.
• Follow instructions and be flexible.
• Maintain Nutrition Program confidentiality.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.


Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:


Outagamie County Diversity Statement:

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.

LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.

Medical Coverage
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.

Dental Coverage
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.


Vision Coverage
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.

Life Insurance
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.


Long-Term Disability Insurance
All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.


Wisconsin Retirement System
Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.

Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $23,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.

Flexible Spending Account Plan
The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.


Employee Assistance Program
Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.


Paid Time Off
Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.


Employee and Family Clinic
Primary Health Services, Acute Health Care and Physical Therapy are available to employees and dependents ages 12 months and up (age 13 and up for physical therapy), who are covered on a county health plan. A Health Coach is available to all employees, and to dependents covered under a county health plan age 14 and older. There is an onsite location and a shared clinic site location.
Fitness Center

Located at the downtown campus, a brand new fitness center with treadmills and other gym equipment is available to all employees from 5am to 10pm daily.
Pet Insurance
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
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Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)
A program designed to celebrate the big wins, the daily efforts and everything in between of our county employees, which such a great place to grow, work, and thrive together. Where anyone as a county employee can recognize someone for a job well done!

Continuing Education
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
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Please explain your experience with the population over the age of 60
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What do you believe are good characteristics of a team?
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Do you hold a Bachelors or Master's Degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, or a related field?

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• No

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I do understand this is a Part time 30 hours per week position?

• Yes
• No

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