WIC Nutrition Assistant/Program Assistant I

(Greenfield, Northampton, Orange, MA)

Are you passionate about serving families in the perinatal period and working with young children? WIC helps those who are pregnant, postpartum, or have a child under 5 to have a healthy pregnancy and start in life.  

This position provides nutrition services to WIC’s participants and administrative support to the program. This includes anthropometric and hematological data collection, dietary and nutritional risk assessment, food package assignment, counseling and education, data entry, referrals to other health and social services, follow-up nutrition education, answer phone calls, schedule and reschedule appointments, greet participants in clinic, and other office administrative duties. Occasional weekend hours are required.

We invite individuals with lived experience who are part of communities that have been historically denied a full opportunity in aspects of economic, social, and civic life to apply.     

This is a 37.5 hr/week position. The salary pay range for this non-exempt position is $19.99-$21.21/hr. The position is open until filled. This staff member works at Northampton WIC office 2 days/week, Greenfield WIC office 2 days/week, and Orange WIC office 1 day/week.

Community Action offers a supportive work environment, training, professional development and outstanding benefits. We offer: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending plans, vision insurance, long term disability insurance, sick, vacation, float time and 12.5 paid holidays. Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

To apply, please go to https://www.communityaction.us/employment for a full job description, minimum qualifications, competencies and key experience, and information regarding benefits.

Community Action Pioneer Valley is committed to a diverse workforce. AA/EOE/ADA