Entry Level Nutritionist Jobs
New grad nutritionist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or clinical practicum can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Sodexo, State of New Mexico, and Geisinger Health Plan hiring at this level now.
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This is a continuous posting and may be used for ongoing recruitment. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The Family Health Bureau under the Department of Health's Public Health Division works to improve the health of women, children, and families in New Mexico through policy, surveillance, assurance, and direct services provided to reproductive age women, infants, children, adolescents and their families, including children and youth with special healthcare needs. The staff in the bureau work to bring federal funds to New Mexico and provide guidance and oversight of program services provided in the regional health offices.
Why does the job exist?
This position provides a safety net and assurance services for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare needs with special dietary and nutritional requirements for Children's Medical Services (CMS) and other programs within the Public Health Division (PHD). Services and concerns are addressed on both an individual/family level and on a systems level. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted with two weeks of certified list.
How does it get done?
Supports program operations by meeting caseload goals by performing clinic or facilities duties, traveling to clinics to perform services, outreach to health fairs and other programs to increase caseload, and provide customer service to applicants/participants.
May provide intake/certification process of the applicant/participant including observation form, health assessment, breastfeeding women/infant evaluation, breast feeding women/infant/child midpoint assessments, anthropometrics (heights/weights/hemoglobin), and immunizations status by asking participant.
Facilitate Nutrition Education classes using ¿Facilitators of Change¿- Participant Centered Services (PCS) design.
May provide clinical nutrition assessments or prescribe food packages.
Provides group and one-on-one nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each participant.
Identifies the need for individual care plans and implements them for low-risk participants.
Refers participants to other health and social services and provides appropriate follow-up to referrals.
Documents nutrition services provided, including referral and follow-up to referrals.
Who are the customers?
The public and Children's Medical Services Program participants.
Ideal Candidate
The public and Children's Medical Services Program participants.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in a social, community, health, education, or nutritional field and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Position will provide services primarily in communities, clinics, and auxiliary sites, Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of office nose , bending, standing and lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse racial and ethnic population, many who do not speak the English language. Travel to satellite office to include overnight and weekend travel to attend meeting, training sessions and special events is required.
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Agency Contact Information: Natalie Cherinko (505) 222-4642 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
This is a continuous posting and may be used for ongoing recruitment. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The Family Health Bureau under the Department of Health's Public Health Division works to improve the health of women, children, and families in New Mexico through policy, surveillance, assurance, and direct services provided to reproductive age women, infants, children, adolescents and their families, including children and youth with special healthcare needs. The staff in the bureau work to bring federal funds to New Mexico and provide guidance and oversight of program services provided in the regional health offices.
Why does the job exist?
This position provides a safety net and assurance services for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare needs with special dietary and nutritional requirements for Children's Medical Services (CMS) and other programs within the Public Health Division (PHD). Services and concerns are addressed on both an individual/family level and on a systems level. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted with two weeks of certified list.
How does it get done?
Supports program operations by meeting caseload goals by performing clinic or facilities duties, traveling to clinics to perform services, outreach to health fairs and other programs to increase caseload, and provide customer service to applicants/participants.
May provide intake/certification process of the applicant/participant including observation form, health assessment, breastfeeding women/infant evaluation, breast feeding women/infant/child midpoint assessments, anthropometrics (heights/weights/hemoglobin), and immunizations status by asking participant.
Facilitate Nutrition Education classes using ¿Facilitators of Change¿- Participant Centered Services (PCS) design.
May provide clinical nutrition assessments or prescribe food packages.
Provides group and one-on-one nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each participant.
Identifies the need for individual care plans and implements them for low-risk participants.
Refers participants to other health and social services and provides appropriate follow-up to referrals.
Documents nutrition services provided, including referral and follow-up to referrals.
Who are the customers?
The public and Children's Medical Services Program participants.
Ideal Candidate
The public and Children's Medical Services Program participants.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in a social, community, health, education, or nutritional field and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Position will provide services primarily in communities, clinics, and auxiliary sites, Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of office nose , bending, standing and lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse racial and ethnic population, many who do not speak the English language. Travel to satellite office to include overnight and weekend travel to attend meeting, training sessions and special events is required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Natalie Cherinko (505) 222-4642 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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Entry Level Nutritionist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level nutritionist job?
Start by completing a dietetic internship or supervised practice hours, since most entry level roles expect at least some hands-on clinical or community nutrition experience. A Registered Dietitian credential or candidacy status strengthens your application significantly. Tailoring your resume to highlight practicum settings, population groups you worked with, and any counseling or meal-planning projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only coursework.
Which companies hire entry level nutritionists?
Companies hiring entry level nutritionists right now include Sodexo, State of New Mexico, and Geisinger Health Plan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of hospital systems, outpatient clinics, school districts, corporate wellness programs, and food service organizations actively onboarding new graduates.
Are there remote entry level nutritionist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level nutrition roles are on-site due to clinical or food service requirements. About 33% of entry level nutritionist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these tend to be in health coaching, telehealth counseling, or corporate wellness where patient-facing labs and kitchens are not required.
Are these new grad nutritionist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior nutritionist roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly listing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts dietetic internships or supervised hours toward eligibility, and does not require independent licensure from day one. Roles that list a portfolio or case studies as acceptable substitutes for work history are also strong fits for new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level nutritionists?
Entry Level nutritionist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they have structured onboarding programs, supervision frameworks that support new graduates working toward full credentialing, and steady patient or client volume that justifies adding junior staff.