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 bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics.

For a listing of agencies that are currently taking applications, see Florida’s jobs opportunity web site at:

https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm

To find nutrition openings, click on Logon, click on Search, in “keywords” type “nutrition” and click on search.

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:

Nancy Jewell Spyker, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Public Health Nutrition Consultant
WIC & Nutrition 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
Email: Nancy_Spyker@doh.state.fl.us