Nutritionist

Overview

Nutritionist — Full-Time | Harris County – Baytown Area

Use Your Expertise to Improve Community Health

Openwork is proud to partner with Harris County to recruit a dedicated Nutritionist serving the Baytown community. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with families, promote healthy lifestyle choices, and contribute to long-term public health outcomes. If you are driven by education, advocacy, and service, this position allows you to make a meaningful difference every day.

Position Overview:

As a Nutritionist
, you will provide individualized and group-based nutrition education and counseling to individuals and families. Your work will support informed decision-making, encourage healthy habits, and strengthen community wellness through compassionate, evidence-based guidance.

This role combines client engagement, education, documentation, and collaboration within a supportive public health environment.

• Establish positive, respectful relationships with clients using culturally responsive communication.
• Determine program eligibility based on residency, income, and health guidelines.
• Deliver individual and group nutrition counseling with practical, actionable guidance.
• Recommend appropriate food packages and specialized formulas as needed.
• Monitor and document client progress using growth charts, anthropometric data, and iron assessments.
• Maintain accurate, compliant records in accordance with program standards.
• Support quality assurance and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in community outreach and education efforts.
• Collaborate with clerks, lactation consultants, and healthcare partners to ensure coordinated services.
• Advocate for nutrition access, education, and equity for the families served.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 24 credit hours in Food and Nutrition coursework.
• Strong communication skills with a supportive, client-focused approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.
• Commitment to serving diverse populations with professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks, including bending, lifting, and extended periods of sitting.
• Genuine interest in public health, education, and community service.

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Third Saturday of each month: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Pay: $30.00 per hour, paid weekly.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within public health services.

In this role, your impact is both immediate and lasting. You will support families at critical moments, encourage healthier choices, and help build stronger, healthier communities throughout the Baytown area. Each day offers the chance to educate, empower, and make a meaningful difference.

Ready to apply — If you are a Nutritionist motivated by service and community impact, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in a rewarding public health career.

With more than 50 years of staffing excellence, Openwork connects talented professionals with meaningful opportunities that strengthen careers and communities. We believe in growth, opportunity, and the power of people—one career and one community at a time.