Stellar Farmers Markets Nutrition Educators (Temp)

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Job Title: Stellar Farmers Markets Nutrition Educator Program/Unit: Nutrition Policy and Programs/ 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): None Schedule & Hours: Temporary, part-time position. Up to 18 hours per week, from July 21st to November 23rd, including Mondays from 9:00am to 12:00pm. 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: In-office; Tuesdays–Sundays: On-site at farmers' markets in NYC Work Environment: This position will require on-site work at NYC farmers markets, farmstands, and Health Centers across the city, and weekly Monday morning meetings at the NYC Health Department office in Long Island City, Queens. Grant End Date: 06/30/2027 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 $28 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: Nutrition Educators will lead a team of three or more to prepare and deliver nutrition and cooking workshops in-person at NYC farmers markets, farmstands and Health Centers from August to November 2026. About the Program: The Stellar Farmers Markets (SFM) program is seeking emerging leaders 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, farm stands, and Health Centers 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, nutrition workshop facilitation using a trauma-informed approach, and delivery of culturally responsive culinary demonstrations 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. Nutrition educators will develop leadership and organizational skills, as well as participate in training and networking opportunities with fellow emerging health professionals and Health Department staff. Ample support and opportunities for feedback will be provided via weekly team meetings and recurring check-ins with program leads and teammates. Upon completion of the season, Nutrition Educators will receive a Community Nutrition and Food Education Certificate, in recognition of their community work and for the 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, which contribute to inequitable chronic disease health outcomes. Responsibilities: As representatives of the NYC Health Department, Nutrition Educators will: • Participate in a required, paid 6-day training in July 2026 (7/21, 7/22, 7/24, 7/27, 7/28, and 7/29). • For the entirety of the season, participate in required weekly Monday morning staff meetings at the Health Department office in Long Island City, Queens, to share program updates, collaborate on resolving on-site challenges, receive strategic training and support, and handle logistical tasks including data drop-off and supply pick-up. • Motivate and lead diverse teams of three or more at each workshop site, which includes a Culinary Educator, responsible for implementing the cooking demonstration, and a Bilingual Educator, responsible for interpretation. • Prepare for and implement trauma-informed nutrition education workshops in accordance with program curriculum at assigned locations. • Proactively plan and ensure that necessary materials are on site each week; purchase food and maintain expense reports. • Lead and actively participate with the proper set-up and breakdown of the tent, cooking equipment, and educational materials. • Lead and actively participate in the marketing and promotion of programming at farmers' markets, farmstands, and Health Centers to achieve desired participation levels. • Mediate issues and delegate tasks based on team members' strengths and roles. • Support teams with adherence to food safety, emergency, and programmatic protocols • Facilitate and oversee data collection at workshop sites. • Encourage environmentally sustainable practices at workshop sites. • Serve as team liaison, proactively maintaining communication between on-site team and SFM team leads. • Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization. This paid, part-time, seasonal position coincides with the regional growing season. Up to 3 applicants will be selected for the Nutrition Educator role to fulfill assignments at 6 market sites. Selected Nutrition Educators must commit to their assigned 2 sites, including one weekend site. Nutrition Educators will report to the Farmers Market Nutrition Education Manager, and their work hours will align with farmers' market schedules. Qualifications: • A minimum of 15 college credit hours in nutrition • Experience providing education in multi-cultural settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse populations • Commitment to leadership skill growth and development • Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications and Skills: • Experience conducting nutrition workshops • Experience as a leader supporting teams, mediating issues, delegating tasks, and ensuring supply needs are fulfilled • Basic cooking knowledge and skills • ServSafe certification or successful completion of the NYC Food Protection course • Understanding of and experience with regional food systems and food security issues, and the underlying causes of health inequities in NYC communities • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office software Physical Requirements: • Willing and able to stand for extended 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) Compensation: The temporary, part-time position will be hired through a staffing agency at a pay rate of $28 per hour. 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.