Public Health Program Coordinator (Nutrition)

Public Health and Human Services is seeking a Public Health Program Coordinator to manage the WIC grant and ensure compliance with MN WIC policies & federal regulations. Assists with grant applications, fund planning, report preparation, & management evaluations. Key responsibilities include evaluating staff performance, program compliance with internal observations and audits, developing nutritional education plans, attending state trainings, and reading state communications to implement program changes. Additionally, the coordinator consults regularly with leadership and employees, plans community outreach, and maintains a direct client caseload.

The current vacancy is a part‑time position (FTE .5).

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $36.09 - $51.43 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E‑Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full‑time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

An employee in this class is responsible for administering public health programs, grants and contracts. Duties include managing health intervention programs; evaluating program outcomes and implementing improvements; participating in the local public health assessment and planning process; assisting with the development and evaluation of staff core competencies. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; move about; reach; talk/speak; customer/public contact; and clients with behavioral challenges. FREQUENT: Near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear up to 20 feet; climb stairs; feel; grasp/handle; rotate neck; sit; stand; stoop/bend; walk; turn wrists; work alone or with others; work inside; work outside and driving. OCCASIONAL: Lift up to 20 pounds; use fingers; kneel; reach above shoulder; squat; twist at waist; blood‑borne pathogens; slippery surfaces; and work around others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, nursing or a closely related field as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration AND five (5) years full‑time paid verifiable professional experience in nutrition; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, nursing or a closely related field as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration AND three (3) years full‑time paid verifiable professional experience in nutrition.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Dietician OR a Minnesota Licensed Dietician or a Minnesota Licensed Nutritionist.

RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicant's answers to supplemental questions 9-14.
• Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE

• October 26, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin.
• Week of November 2, 2026 - Supplemental questions scoring to be completed
• Week of November 16, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at

VETERANS PREFERENCE

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements.

PHYSICAL‑MEDICAL STANDARDS

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County will be subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six‑month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran‑friendly employer.