Love supporting other parents and sharing your breastfeeding journey? As a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, you’ll use your lived experience to encourage, educate, and support pregnant and breastfeeding participants. You’ll provide one-on-one and group support in the clinic and by phone, helping families feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way.

What You’ll Do

• Provide peer counseling and breastfeeding support to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants in person and by phone.

• Help moms navigate common breastfeeding challenges using approved tools, education, and resources.

• Manage a monthly caseload by creating personalized contact plans that meet state guidelines.

• Track and document participant contacts accurately and confidentially.

• Assist with breast pump inventory, follow-up, and coordination with clinic staff.

• Support clinic operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and sharing program information.

• Work closely with the WIC team, referring participants to supervisors or nutrition professionals when needs fall outside your scope.

• Travel to other WIC clinics as needed and adapt to changing schedules or workflows.

• Maintain a positive, supportive presence for participants, families, and coworkers.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be or have been a WIC participant who has breastfed for at least six months

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to build rapport with WIC participants, staff, and community partners

• Basic computer skills for daily data entry

Preferred

• Bilingual competency

Why This Role Matters

You’ll play a direct role in supporting healthy families, empowering parents, and strengthening your community—using your own experience to make a real difference.

Ready to support families and share your breastfeeding journey? Apply today and become part of a team that truly cares.