Farm Stand & Nutrition Education Specialist

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks seeks an individual to support Community Health Programs, delivering nutrition education and cooking demonstrations at the BronxWorks Farm Stand. You will help plan and facilitate weekly sessions, assist with program setup, and engage with shoppers to promote calendar activities and nutrition programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, English proficiency, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and willingness to travel within New York City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior experience working at farmers’ market or farm stand preferred.
• Able to assist with enforcing market regulations to shoppers including social distancing, limiting conversations, and customer traffic flow.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, and copier equipment required.
• Provide Program Coordinator with weekly reports.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and execute delivery of Community Health and Intergenerational program curriculum.
• Assist with nutrition and cooking education to community members at the BronxWorks Farm Stand.
• Provide workshops for Older Adults and Youth program.
• Support youth interns with program preparation.
• Workshop facilitation.
• Cooking demonstrations.
• Program enrollment and outreach.
• Follow food safety guidelines.
• Engage with community members during nutrition and cooking education.
• Works closely with youth interns, Program Coordinators.
• Complete program documentation.
• Perform program outreach.
• Data entry.
• Communication with other BronxWorks programs and staff.
• Work closely with Program Coordinator, Activity Specialist, and program staff to meet program targets.
• Assist with program set up and break down.
• Provide Program Coordinator with weekly reports.
• Assume responsibilities of program assistant when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Assist with Snap Incentive program.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BronxWorks seeks an individual to support Community Health Programs, delivering nutrition education and cooking demonstrations at the BronxWorks Farm Stand. You will help plan and facilitate weekly sessions, assist with program setup, and engage with shoppers to promote calendar activities and nutrition programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, English proficiency, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and willingness to travel within New York City.