Nutritionist I

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Nutritionist I

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking to fill a full-time (40-hour week) Nutritionist I position for the WIC program in the Maternal and Child Health Management division.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assess, deliver, educate, plan, implement and coordinate the nutrition services for individuals and/or families in various social-economic conditions in the clinic or other community settings.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or a closely related field is required.
• For WIC Nutritionists, 20 hours of nutrition-specific coursework is required.
• A valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance is required.

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee's first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• CUPHD offers qualified bilingual employees' additional compensation once approved.

The expected annual starting salary is $52,556. Full annual salary range for a Class 6 Nutritionist I is $52,556 - $70,950 for a 40-hour week.

To apply, go to:https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6173898.careers?CareersSearch. Applicants may also come in to apply online atCUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820. For full consideration, you must complete the application process.

Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, transgender, and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodations to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at laragon@c-uphd.org. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.

All employees must be fully vaccinated with the most-up-to-date (September 2025 and beyond) influenza (seasonally). All other vaccinations are highly recommended but not mandatory. Vaccinationstaken prior to September 2025 will not be accepted. Proof of vaccinationsmust be on file with Human Resources prior to start date.

This recruitment is open until filled; however, it will not close prior to March 16, 2025. This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.

Posted March 2, 2026