Stellar Farmers Markets Bilingual Educators Temp (Mandarin/Cantonese)

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Job Title: Stellar Farmers Markets Bilingual Educator (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) Unit: Healthy Eating Unit Division: Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) Bureau: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention Location: 42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101 Reports to Title: Farmers Market Nutrition Education Program Manager Direct Reports Title(s): N/A Schedule & Hours: Temporary, part-time position. Up to 14-16 hours per week, from July 21st to November 22nd, including monthly Monday Meetings from 1 to 4pm. Additional days and hours to be assigned from Tuesdays to Sundays, approximately 8am to 4pm, contingent on farmers' market and farmstand schedules. Workplace Flexibility Modality: Mondays (monthly meeting): In-office; Tuesdays–Sundays: On-site at farmers' markets in NYC Work Environment: This position requires on-site work at NYC farmers markets, farmstands, or Health Centers across NYC and monthly Monday afternoon meetings at the NYC Health Department office in Long Island City, Queens. Grant End Date: 06/30/2026 Created Date: 4/23/2026 Revised Date: N/A Salary: The temporary, part-time position will be hired through a staffing agency at a pay rate of $24 per hour. FLSA Classification: Who We Are: The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, affect the expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City. Our Culture: We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact. About The Role: Bilingual Educators fluent in English/Mandarin and/or Cantonese will join a team of three or more to assist with the preparation and delivery of bilingual nutrition and cooking workshops at farmers markets, farmstands, and Health Centers from August to November 2026. About the Program: The Stellar Farmers Markets (SFM) program is seeking engaging community interpreters for a 17-week nutrition education job opportunity from late July through November. SFM staff engage New Yorkers in interactive nutrition education workshops at NYC farmers markets, farmstands, and Health Centers located in underserved and under-resourced neighborhoods. The goal of SFM is to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables by building on New Yorkers’ knowledge and skills in healthy eating. Through a comprehensive training program, educators will build professional skills encompassing public speaking, culinary skills, nutritional knowledge, and bilingual interpretation of workshops using a trauma-informed approach, while promoting the joy of food and community connection. This opportunity offers a unique chance to gain insights into a community nutrition education program and contribute to public health equity efforts. Bilingual educators will develop community engagement skills and build their language interpretation skills, as well as participate in training and networking opportunities with fellow emerging health professionals and Health Department staff. Support and opportunities for feedback will be provided via monthly team meetings and check-ins with program leads and teammates. Upon completion of the season, Bilingual Educators will receive a Community Nutrition and Food Education Certificate in recognition of their community work and completion of SFM trainings. SFM is situated within the NYC Health Department’s Healthy Eating Unit within the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP). BCDP strives to reduce the burden of chronic disease, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among New Yorkers. BCDP focuses on nutrition, tobacco use, the built environment, and reducing the impact of cancer and hypertension. We do this work with an understanding of the structural forces, including a history of discrimination and social injustices, that contribute to inequitable chronic disease health outcomes. Responsibilities: As representatives of the NYC Health Department, Bilingual Educators will: • Participate in a required, paid 5-day training in July 2026 (7/21, 7/22, 7/24, 7/27, and 7/28) • For the entirety of the season, participate in required monthly Monday afternoon staff meetings at the Health Department office in Long Island City, Queens, to share program updates, collaborate on building team communication and teamwork, and receive role-specific training and support • Collaborate with a team of three or more at each workshop site, which includes a Nutrition Educator, responsible for leading the team and implementing the nutrition education lesson, and a Culinary Educator, responsible for implementing the cooking demonstration • Prepare for and orally interpret in-person nutrition education workshops and cooking demonstrations from English to Mandarin and/or Cantonese, and if able, translate some written signage and educational messaging • Assist the Nutrition Educator with: o the preparation and implementation of nutrition education sessions o survey distribution and completion o data collection • Assist the Culinary Educator with food preparation tasks in between workshops • Actively participate in the proper set-up and breakdown of the tent, cooking equipment, and educational materials • Follow the curriculum and maintain the integrity and fidelity of programming • Actively participate in the marketing and promotion of programming at NYC farmers markets, farmstands, and Health Centers to achieve desired participation levels • Maintain all safety protocols at workshop sites • Maintain and encourage environmentally sustainable practices at workshop sites • Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization. This temporary, paid position is part-time and seasonal, coinciding with the regional growing season. Up to 3 applicants will be selected for the Bilingual Educator role to fulfill assignments at 6 market sites. Selected Bilingual Educators must commit to their assigned 1-2 sites, including one weekend site. Bilingual Educators will report to the Nutrition Educator (on-site team leader) and the Farmers Market Nutrition Education Manager. Work hours will align with farmers' market schedules. Qualifications: • Oral fluency in English & Mandarin and/or Cantonese • Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills • Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse populations • Commitment to and strong interest in teamwork and effective communication practices • Willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work outside, including in inclement weather conditions • Willing and able to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds (to and from storage site to workshop location on a weekly basis each market day) Preferred Qualifications and Skills: • Ability to write in Spanish and translate written materials from English to Mandarin and /or Cantonese • Experience interpreting information orally from English to Spanish • Experience working as part of a team • Understanding of and experience with regional food systems and food security issues and the underlying causes of health inequities in NYC communities • Strong preference will be given to those with knowledge about and interest in nutrition and community food security issues in NYC Physical Requirements: • Willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work outside in inclement weather conditions • Willing and able to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds (to and from storage site and workshop location each market day) Additional Information: • Note: this position is contingent upon final confirmation of funding, which is anticipated by June 30th. • Must be authorized to work in the United States. • This position will be hired through a staffing agency. This is not a remote job. Most, if not all, responsibilities require on-site or in-office work. The suggested application deadline is May 10, 2026, though applications will still be accepted beyond this date. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. At-Will Employment Statement: Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Residency Requirement: You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.