Public Health Program Coordinator (Nutrition)

Public Health Program Coordinator (Nutrition)

Salary

$36.09 - $44.19 Hourly

Location

Virginia, MN

Job Type

Permanent, Part-Time

Job Number

26-160/037-02

Department

Public Health and Human Services

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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Kind of Work

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.

Please note: 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.

Distinguishing Features of Work

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.

Work Environment

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.

Selection Process

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 applicants 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.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. Its recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when youre finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

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 www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

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. Click Here.

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.

Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.

01

Please type or clearly print your name.

02

The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

• Yes

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?

• Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
• No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience?

• Three (3) years as a full-time Public Health Educator II.
• One (1) year as a full-time Public Health Nurse Senior.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors 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.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters 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.
• None of the above

06

Which licensures do you currently possess? (Check all that apply)

• Registered Dietician
• Minnesota Licensed Dietician
• Minnesota Licensed Nutritionist
• None of the above

07

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

08

SME Explanation: Questions 9-14 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 9-14.

• Yes
• No

09

Provide an example of a time when you have evaluated program activities and have made or suggested changes to the program based on evaluation results. How did you garner support among the stakeholders for these changes?

10

The Public Health Program Coordinator (Nutrition) coordinates services for the Special Supplement Nutrition Program for within the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Describe how your education, training and experience has prepared you to ensure responsible and effective management of this program.

11

Describe how you will verify employees are administering the WIC program in an effective and efficient manner to ensure participants receive quality services and appropriate benefits?

12

Every interaction you have with community members and organizations is a representation of St. Louis County. How will you make certain your interactions are welcoming to all individuals and organizations?

13

Describe your experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with department staff, individuals of community organizations, and the public.

14

The Public Health Program Coordinator (Nutrition) is required to collaborate with other entities who serve WIC participants. Describe three techniques you will utilize to ensure good collaboration with other providers.

15

I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota

Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1

Duluth, Minnesota, 55802

Phone 218-726-2422

Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov