Public Health Nutritionist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Public Health Nutritionist Location: New York, NY

New York Common Pantry (NYCP) is one of the city’s largest food pantries, providing food assistance, case management services, senior food provision, nutrition education, and hygiene services. We are a dynamic, mission-driven organization, experiencing rapid growth and expansion at this time.

NYCP is a poverty-fighting organization that reduces hunger and promotes dignity, health, and self-sufficiency by using a holistic approach to reach over 122,000 distinct people -- over 729,000 visitors each year. Last year, we served over 11 million meals. Through an array of programs that we offer, we look to establish long-term stability for those we serve.

NYCP is seeking qualified Public Health Nutritionists to join our growing Live Healthy! team. The Public Health Nutritionist is responsible for planning activities, events, and workshops, and producing outputs that will lead to a healthier food environment, focusing on serving the SNAP population. The support is needed for Greenmarket Season, Nutrition Education, Farmer’s Market Tours, Farmshare, Food MD FVRx Program, Recipe Club, and many other community nutrition experiences and opportunities. As a part of the SNAP-Ed Program, LIVE HEALTHY! offers virtual and in-person interactive nutrition education workshops to children, seniors, and adults throughout New York City, aimed at improving the overall quality of life.

Extensive travel on public transit is required (a monthly MetroCard is covered by the grant). The Public Health Nutritionist will report to the Nutrition Education Program Coordinator at the 788 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY,10455 location. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; 1-hour lunch. This is a Full-Time position, 35 hours a week, non-exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Implement SNAP-Ed III Nutrition Education and PSE Activities throughout Upper Manhattan and the Bronx area.
• Lead all aspects of preparation, implementation, instruction, and take-down for all assigned SNAP-Ed activities and meetings.
• Initiate and engage in communication with community partners about class scheduling and organization.
• Ensure that there is adequate supply and materials for each activity.
• Confirm that all attendance records and reporting methods are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Education/Food Equity Team on the organization and implementation of SNAP-Ed III activities within each project.
• Complete data entry and submit monthly reports on Nutrition Education and Food Equity activities to the Program Manager.
• Assist with data collection, organization, and data entry and ensure proper data collection techniques are used in acquiring evaluation data and ensure the integrity and validity of the data are secure.
• Participate in required meetings, including SNAP-Ed required meetings and weekly team meetings.
• Plan and organize work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
• Collaborate on other program-related or agency-related activities as assigned by the Director of Nutrition.
• Work both independently and collectively to effectively collaborate with LIVE HEALTHY! team members, and our community.
• Communicate frequently and professionally with all team players and have a solution-oriented approach to program planning.
• Work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as scheduled.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Health Education, and/or Public Health or Associate’s Degree is required.
• Commitment to helping the communities in need and NYCP’s work and mission.
• Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills.
• Punctual and reliable; Honest and trustworthy; Respectful and diplomatic; flexible and proactive and demonstrate a solid work ethic.
• Great professional communication skills and eager to give, and receive feedback in a professional and thoughtful manner.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with LH! team members and the community.
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment.
• Ability to facilitate programming with diverse populations and age ranges. Must be culturally sensitive and proficient in health literacy skills.
• Problem-solve and drive projects from planning to completion with minimal supervision.
• Meet the travel requirements associated with this position.
• Experience in community outreach and project management is preferred.
• Full professional proficiency level in English/Spanish or English/Mandarin is preferred..

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts or requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and NYCP may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

New York Common Pantry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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