Community Nutrition Coordinator

Community Nutrition Coordinator

Agency: 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization: 340 WIC Service

Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Primary

Hours:

8am to 5pm

Location:

Central Office – 123 Robert S. Kerr

Salary: up to $77,550.00, based on education and experience

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

The Community Nutrition Coordinator is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that will serve as the clinical and technical authority for a new statewide community-based nutrition program as part of the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) county health departments. This position develops, implements, and manages a community nutrition care model that provides individualized nutrition services to children and families referred through health assessments, care coordination, and community partnerships.

The position establishes clinical standards, develops workflows, trains clinic-based dietitians, and ensures consistent, evidence-based care delivery across sites. The role functions as the primary subject matter expert and program architect, building a sustainable referral-based nutrition service integrated into public health operations.

• Program Development & Implementation
  • Design and launch a statewide community nutrition service model within county health departments (CHDs).
  • Develop and maintain clinical protocols, pediatric-focused nutrition care pathways, workflows, documentation standards, and referral processes.
  • Assemble and directly supervise a team of registered dietitian nutritionists and lactation specialists at the state-level to implement, administer and support this new statewide community-based nutrition model.
  • Lead the development, implementation and periodic review of policies, procedures, and training materials guiding community nutrition services statewide.
  • Create performance metrics and quality improvement processes.
• Clinical Leadership & Technical Consultation
  • Serve as the statewide nutrition subject matter expert, translating complex regulations into operational guidance.
  • Function as the primary clinical resource for clinic-based community dietitians, including complex case consultation, chart review, and quality assurance.
  • Provide consultation and technical assistance to internal and external partners on lifecycle nutrition programs, policies, and best practices.
  • Lead or participate in assigned state-level task forces, work groups, and committees.
• Referral Network & Community Integration
  • Establish referral pathways among CHDs, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners.
  • Collaborate with care coordination staff.
  • Develop outreach, education, and engagement strategies to support program integration.
• Workforce Development & Training
  • Lead onboarding and training of community dietitians statewide.
  • Oversee the development of orientation curriculum.
  • Provide opportunities for continuing education hours.
  • Create standardized counseling tools.
• Budget Oversight, Accountability & Optimization
  • Manage budget associated with funded projects and programs, ensuring fiscal accountability, allowability of expenses, and alignment with grant objectives.
  • Monitor expenditures and collaborate with administrative and financial…