WIC Area Coordinator I
Hidalgo County, TX
Edinburg, TX
Full-time
Posted Mar 23, 2026
64,526 a year
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Job Description
igher in dietetics, food and nutrition, food systems management, food science, or a related field preferred. Please submit resume with application.
General Description
Performs entry-level work in assisting to supervise the daily operations of a program by providing oversight to designated clinical or administrative operations of the (WIC) program.
Examples of Work Performed
Assesses employee job performance and participates in the evaluations process.
Assists in coordinating area activities for quality assurance and training breast feeding and nutrition education and outreach.
Advises Community Health Promotion Division on WIC operations.
Provides WIC information to health care providers and health maintenance organizations.
Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support WIC services.
Assists in promoting WIC services throughout Hidalgo County.
Acts as liaison to other health professional and community agencies.
Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the WIC program as assigned or required.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, or Business.
• Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
Preferred: Master's Degree.
One (1) year of experience in the field of nutrition or related.
Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Registered Licensed Dietitian may be required depending on department assigned.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Knowledge of Public Health issues.
Spreadsheet and/or word processing software experience.
Supervisory experience.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Health Sciences, Public Health, or Business?
• Yes
• No
02
Do you have one (1) year of experience in the field of nutrition or related?
• Yes
• No
03
Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
• Yes
• No
04
How many years of experience do you have in this field?
Required Question
General Description
Performs entry-level work in assisting to supervise the daily operations of a program by providing oversight to designated clinical or administrative operations of the (WIC) program.
Examples of Work Performed
Assesses employee job performance and participates in the evaluations process.
Assists in coordinating area activities for quality assurance and training breast feeding and nutrition education and outreach.
Advises Community Health Promotion Division on WIC operations.
Provides WIC information to health care providers and health maintenance organizations.
Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support WIC services.
Assists in promoting WIC services throughout Hidalgo County.
Acts as liaison to other health professional and community agencies.
Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the WIC program as assigned or required.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, or Business.
• Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
Preferred: Master's Degree.
One (1) year of experience in the field of nutrition or related.
Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Registered Licensed Dietitian may be required depending on department assigned.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Knowledge of Public Health issues.
Spreadsheet and/or word processing software experience.
Supervisory experience.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Health Sciences, Public Health, or Business?
• Yes
• No
02
Do you have one (1) year of experience in the field of nutrition or related?
• Yes
• No
03
Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
• Yes
• No
04
How many years of experience do you have in this field?
Required Question
Qualifications
- • Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, or Business
- • Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education
- • One (1) year of experience in the field of nutrition or related
- • Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience
- • Registered Licensed Dietitian may be required depending on department assigned
- • Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license
- • Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier
- • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- • Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- • Knowledge of Public Health issues
- • Spreadsheet and/or word processing software experience
- • Supervisory experience
- • Do you have one (1) year of experience in the field of nutrition or related?
- • Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
Benefits
- • Salary: $64,526.00 Annually
- • The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families
Responsibilities
- • Work Hours:: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- • Performs entry-level work in assisting to supervise the daily operations of a program by providing oversight to designated clinical or administrative operations of the (WIC) program
- • Assesses employee job performance and participates in the evaluations process
- • Assists in coordinating area activities for quality assurance and training breast feeding and nutrition education and outreach
- • Advises Community Health Promotion Division on WIC operations
- • Provides WIC information to health care providers and health maintenance organizations
- • Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support WIC services
- • Assists in promoting WIC services throughout Hidalgo County
- • Acts as liaison to other health professional and community agencies
- • Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the WIC program as assigned or required
- • Performs related work as assigned