Nutrition Education Program Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nutrition Education Program Coordinator Location: New York, NY

New York Common Pantry 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 a Nutrition Education Program Coordinator to join our growing Live Healthy! team. The Nutrition Education Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing the NY Common Pantry’s Live Healthy! SNAP-ED II Direct Nutrition Education initiatives. Vital to the coordination of project logistics, the NE Program Coordinator will work to achieve Direct Education program goals in collaboration with a team of Public Health Nutritionists. The Nutrition Education Program Coordinator will lead the organization and successfully deliver the SNAP-ED II initiative goals and objectives, including all Direct Nutrition Education activities, Indirect Nutrition Education activities, Farm Share Initiatives, and NY Common Pantry Wellness Activities.

The Nutrition Education Program Coordinator role is Full-Time and an exempt position, and it requires flexible hours including occasional weekend work. Extensive travel on public transit is required (a monthly MetroCard will be provided). The Nutrition Education Program Coordinator will report to the Nutrition Program Manager at 788 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455, and will be expected to work at the 788 office and other NYCP locations as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, recording, and management of direct and indirect nutrition education projects.
• Define annual programmatic goals and objectives for the Nutrition Education team.
• Manage and coordinate effective delivery of Nutrition Education programming, including supervision, support, and evaluation of Nutrition Education team members.
• Support the interviewing, management, and supervision of collegiate interns.
• Ensure monthly achievement of contracted programmatic goals and objectives as required by OTDA.
• Engage passionately with community members to promote dignity, health, and self-sufficiency within the NYC SNAP-eligible population.
• Supervise program development, including establishment of best practices, processes, and procedures to bolster abilities and maximize the efficiency of program staff.
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders and expand our network of existing community partners to provide Nutrition Education to community-based organizations, senior centers, schools, community sites, and health centers throughout the South Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
• Participate in program meetings, including SNAP-ED II and OTDA required meetings, weekly leadership meetings, team meetings, and direct supervisory meetings with the Program Manager.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on NE activities to the Program Manager.
• Assist the Program Manager and Director with the management of the work plan, logic models, and development of program objectives.
• Support the Program Manager and Director with data collection, organization, evaluation, and data analysis projects if applicable.
• Ensure that the Public Health Nutritionists are maintaining all data collection of Nutrition Education activities accurately and consistently.
• Partner with the Public Health Data Analyst to ensure that all records and reporting methods are completed accurately.
• Ensure proper data collection techniques are used in acquiring evaluation data and ensure the integrity and validity of the data are secure.
• Perform Weekly/Monthly Site Visits in the field to observe and assist Public Health Nutritionists in meeting their monthly goals.
• Collaborate with the Food Equity Program Coordinator on the organization and implementation of DE/PSE activities.
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders and expand our network of existing community partners to provide Nutrition Education initiatives to community-based organizations, senior centers, schools, community sites, and health centers throughout the South Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
• Develop collaborations with other programs throughout our NY Common Pantry program to develop interdepartmental program objectives to increase the stability and health of our pantry community.
• Support NY Common Pantry’s Thanksgiving and Holiday Toy distribution in collaboration with all agency programs.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in nutrition or public health, public policy, or a related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian License/Certification is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of similar experience is required.
• Commitment to helping the communities in need and NYCP’s work and mission.
• Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills.
• Experience in evaluating staff performance.
• 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 program 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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