Lead Nutrition Educator for NYC Farmers Markets (Temp)

FPHNYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

FPHNYC is seeking a Stellar Farmers Markets Nutrition Educator to lead a small team delivering nutrition education workshops at NYC farmers markets, farmstands and health centers. This temporary, part-time role runs Aug–Nov 2026 with training in July and mandatory weekly meetings.

Applicants should have nutrition coursework and experience teaching diverse populations, plus strong presentation and organizational skills. Work is on-site in NYC with grading, data collection, and procurement tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience providing education in multi-cultural settings.
• Commitment to leadership skill growth and development.
• Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in paid 6-day training in July 2026.
• Attend weekly Monday morning staff meetings at Health Department office.
• Lead teams of three or more at each workshop site for cooking demonstrations and nutrition education.
• Prepare and implement trauma-informed nutrition education workshops at assigned locations.
• Plan and ensure materials are on site; purchase food and manage expense reports.
• Set up and breakdown of tents, equipment, and educational materials.
• Market and promote programming at markets, farmstands, and Health Centers.
• Mediate issues and delegate tasks based on team strengths.
• Adhere to food safety, emergency, and programmatic protocols; facilitate data collection.

Skills

Education outreach

Leadership development

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Education

15 nutrition credit hours

Tools

ServSafe / NYC Food Protection

Job description

FPHNYC is seeking a Stellar Farmers Markets Nutrition Educator to lead a small team delivering nutrition education workshops at NYC farmers markets, farmstands and health centers. This temporary, part-time role runs Aug–Nov 2026 with training in July and mandatory weekly meetings.

Applicants should have nutrition coursework and experience teaching diverse populations, plus strong presentation and organizational skills. Work is on-site in NYC with grading, data collection, and procurement tasks.