Temporary CUCE-NYC Summer Nutrition Community Educator

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What You Will Do :

Cornell Cooperative Extension in New York City has immediate openings for temporary nutrition educators to work in locations across NYC.

Positions are 35 hours per week and will begin June 15, 2024 (tentative), through September 30, 2024.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Identify and establish partnerships with community partners with access to EFNEP eligible families and youth

Implement nutrition program activities at schools, after school programs, and community-based organizations and at Farmers' Markets throughout NYC as assigned

Assist in the implementation of nutrition education lessons with youth and adults in community-based agencies and support other program activities as assigned

Prepare materials and set up exhibits

Conduct food-tasting demonstrations

Inform public about Cornell University Cooperative Extension NYC Nutrition & Health Programs and refer individuals, as appropriate, to various programs for which they may be eligible

Prepare program reports

Provide support to community educators, volunteers and interns as appropriate

Participate in Navigating for Success (new frontline educator training) and other in-services in NYC, Ithaca and other locations as required.

Position is full-time (35 hours per week); however, there may be some flexibility with the hours

Required skills & qualifications :

Must be available to work evenings, and Saturdays and / or Sundays, if assigned.

Able to work well as a team member.

Able to communicate in English (written & spoken).

Basic computer skills.

Able to work with diverse populations.

Reliable, dependable.

Willingness to travel to program sites throughout New York City and work outdoors in a variety of summer weather conditions (i.

e., under a canopy / tent in high temperatures).

Preferred skills & qualifications :

Bilingual in English / Spanish, and / or English / Creole.

Successful completion of CUCE-NYC Nutrition & Health program series.

High school diploma / GED enrollment.

TO APPLY : please submit a resume and cover letter, including information about bilingual skills.

These are fully on-site, benefits eligible positions. The pay range is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

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