Dietitian/Nutritionist

Dietitian/Nutritionist Job Opening

Job Details

• Salary: $26.97 - $36.90 Hourly
• Location: Macomb, MI
• Job Type: Permanent Full Time
• Job Number: 4741HC-26-084-MRF-DIETNUTE
• Department: Corrections - Macomb Correctional Facility
• Opening Date: February 4, 2026
• Closing Date: February 12, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

As a Dietitian/Nutritionist, you will work independently to plan, direct, and implement a variety of assignments to provide and direct the diet and care of prisoners. You will provide guidance to food service civilian staff and prisoner food service workers, and work within general methods and procedures to adapt and apply national guidelines to specific situations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelors degree in foods and nutrition, or institution management
• Experience:
• Dietitian/Nutritionist 9: No specific type or amount required
• Dietitian/Nutritionist 10: One year of professional experience providing dietetic and nutritional services equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist 9
• Dietitian/Nutritionist P11: Two years of professional experience providing dietetic and nutritional services equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist, including one year equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist 10
• Additional Requirements and Information:
• Eligibility to participate in a dietetic internship, traineeship, or coordinated program approved by the American Dietetics Association
• Registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetics Association

Benefits

• The Michigan Department of Corrections offers a range of benefits, including:
• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term-disability insurance
• 401(k) and 457 plans for retirement savings
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your application through NEOGOV. All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration.

Required Information

• Please answer the following questions:
• Do you possess a bachelors degree or higher in foods and nutrition, or institution management? (Yes/No)
• Please select your level of experience:
• None
• One to two years of professional experience providing dietetic and nutritional services equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist and registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetics Association
• Two to three years of professional experience providing dietetic and nutritional services equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist and registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetics Association
• At least three years of professional experience providing dietetic and nutritional services equivalent to a Dietitian/Nutritionist and registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetics Association
• Are you a participant in the Return to Work program? (Yes/No)
• Are you related to or acquainted with anyone who is currently incarcerated in a State prison, tether program, on parole, or felony probation status? (Yes/No)
• If yes, indicate name(s), and incarceration/supervision location of prisoner, parolee, or probationer. What is your relationship to the person(s)? (If no, enter N/A)
• I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will complete a thorough investigation of my entire criminal history and may verify all data given in the criminal history check. Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in their application may be justification for refusal of, or if employed, termination from employment. (Yes/No)
• I understand that if selected for an interview, I will be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e-mail and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e-mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to a junk mail (including state of Michigan junk mail) or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly. (Yes/No)
• Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections? (Yes/No)
• I confirm that I have reviewed the required information on the Ethical Standards and Conduct via the link provided on the job posting. Based on that review, please select the appropriate answer below:
• Neither I nor any member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child, or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan. Indicate N/A in the box below if this applies.
• I, or a member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child, or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan as summarized below.
• If you responded that you or a family member does have a conflict of interest to the question above, please explain in detail below. If you responded neither you nor a family member has a conflict, please enter N/A.
• Have you ever been employed by the State of Michigan? (Yes/No)
• If you answered yes to the question above, please identify which department, former name if used, and/or ID number if known. If you answered no, please enter N/A.

Contact Information

• Employer: State of Michigan Department of Corrections - Macomb Correctional Facility
• Address: 34625 26 Mile Road, New Haven, Michigan, 48048
• Email: feldere@michigan.gov