Outpatient Lactation Consultant (Bilingual - English/Spanish)
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for employment, an electronic application must be completed and submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must upload a DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to their application during the application process. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the United States. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Additional Information
Specific job duties, qualifications, work schedules, and assignment durations will vary depending on the needs of the hiring department and the nature of the temporary assignment. Details regarding the position will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview.
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a temporary opportunity will be considered. To enhance consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload all relevant certifications, licenses, training records, and other professional credentials at the time of application.
N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Posting Details
Classification Information
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Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
Provides bilingual (English/Spanish), culturally responsive lactation care to families in the NC A&T Outpatient Lactation Clinic. Provides prenatal and postpartum consultations, feeding support, education, and follow-up care. Supports lactation students during supervised clinical experiences.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of four academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in three program areas with the following six distinct specialty emphases: child development and family studies (non-licensure), child development early education and family studies (birth-kindergarten licensure), consumer sciences, fashion merchandising and design, food and nutritional sciences (human nutrition) and food and nutritional sciences (food science). The department offers a Master of Science degree in one program area, food and nutritional sciences. Additionally, the department offers the Master of Arts in Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and the Master of Arts in Teaching in Child Development, Early Education, and Family Studies (B-K). Faculty members are actively engaged in research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the areas of nutrition, food science, housing, apparel, textile sand family issues.
Minimum Requirements
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health or related field
- Bilingual verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish required
- One year of experience providing lactation or maternal-child health consultation
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Experience conducting breastfeeding assessments and developing feeding plans for infants and mothers.
- Experience documenting patient encounters and maintaining confidential health information.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation management practices.
- Knowledge of maternal and infant health principles.
- Strong interpersonal, counseling, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers, parents, and community partners.
- Ability to provide culturally competent care and education.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Education/Experience
- Advanced degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health or related field
- Three or more years of experience providing lactation or maternal-child health consultation
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or other maternal-child health certifications.
- Training in perinatal mental health, neonatal care, or maternal-child health education
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Ability to analyze lactation program outcomes and recommend improvements.
- Experience supervising students, interns, volunteers, or staff.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws related to breastfeeding accommodations and workplace lactation support.
Required License or Certification
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Outpatient Lactation Consultant (Bilingual - English/Spanish) |
| Recruitment Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Appointment Type | Temporary - Full-time |
| Tenure Track | No |
| Organizational Division | Family & Consumer Sciences |
| Organizational Location | College of Ag & Environ Sciences |
| Organizational Unit | Family & Consumer Sciences |
Posting Detail Information
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | EPA3258 |
| Open Date | 10/22/2026 |
| Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | 11/30/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search | |
| Date Position Available | 11/1/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | To be considered for employment, an electronic application must be completed and submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must upload a DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to their application during the application process. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the United States. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Additional Information Specific job duties, qualifications, work schedules, and assignment durations will vary depending on the needs of the hiring department and the nature of the temporary assignment. Details regarding the position will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a temporary opportunity will be considered. To enhance consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload all relevant certifications, licenses, training records, and other professional credentials at the time of application. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
