WIC Job and Career Information
Welcome to the California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program California WIC serves the largest number of WIC participants in the nation, with 82 local agencies serving more than 1.3 million participants. It is the largest organization hiring public health professionals and offers a friendly, professional, and team-based work environment.
The State WIC Program located in Sacramento, California has public health nutrition and education positions as well as management, administration, analytical, information technology, and support positions.
Public Health Nutrition Consultant Opportunities
WIC has 84 local agencies in California that provide nutrition and health services to help pregnant women, mothers, and young children eat well and live active lives.
Local Agency Nutrition Positions
- WIC Registered Dietitians (RDs)
RDs work in many areas of community nutrition, auch as nutrition and health education; breastfeeding support and education; curriculum development; staff development and training; and supervision and management.
- Nutritionists, Nutrition Assistants, and Degreed Nutritionists
Many local WIC agencies offer nutrition assistant and nutritionist positions to graduates with a bachelors or masters degree in nutrition. Graduates from an ADA-approved "Didactic Program in Dietetics" are encouraged to apply for these positions where they earn a competitive salary, gain valuable community nutrition experience, and receive selection priority for a WIC dietetic Internship. FAQ's about Nutrition Assistant Certification
Listing of Local Agency Job Opportunities
California WIC is working to provide the latest information on educational programs and resources to help staff with requirements and educational options for becoming a registered dietitian.