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If you like helping people learn how to make good nutrition choices that can last a lifetime, consider the exciting job opportunities available in public health nutrition. We currently have openings for public health nutritionists in various locations in the state for entry level nutritionists and those with one or more years of experience. Nutrition educator positions are also available for individuals with a bachelors degree in nutrition or dietetics.

For a listing of agencies that are currently taking applications, see Florida's jobs opportunity web site at:
https://jobs.myflorida.com/index.html
Click "View All Jobs."  Toward the bottom of the page, under Keywords, insert "nutrition" and press "Search".  Click on "Expand all categories."

You are able to submit your application at:
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm
Call toll-free 877-562-7287 if you have any questions about applying at this website.

Florida licensure as a dietitian/nutritionist is required to practice as a public health nutritionist in Florida. For more information and an application for licensure, please call 850-245-4373 or visit the Florida Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council web site at:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dietetics/

If you are interested in finding out more information for public health nutritionist or nutrition educator positions, please contact:

ATTN: Nutrition Unit, WIC Program Services
Florida Department of Health
Bin A16
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1726

Phone: (850) 245-4202 In State: 1-800-342-3556
FAX: (850) 922-3936

(Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.)

Email: WICHQ_Employment@doh.state.fl.us