Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Nutrition Assistant

This is a part-time position (May-September); 24 hours per week between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

The Nutrition Assistant helps with implementing nutrition education workshops through the Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables comprehensive nutrition education and obesity prevention program for low income individuals accessing emergency food programs and at the Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current college student pursuing degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education or closely related field preferred
• Minimum of one year experience working in community nutrition, community health or public health with low income populations preferred
• Assist with farmers’ market activities July through September on Mondays and Tuesdays

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position:

• Strong written, oral, and computer skills.
• Proven ability to be flexible, work independently, and collaboratively with other professionals and the public.
• Possesses an energetic, engaging, and outgoing demeanor with the ability to work in a variety of settings with different populations.
• Experience with facilitated group discussion, education, and techniques.
• Food preparation, demonstration, and cooking skills with the ability to conduct them to a live audience.
• Knowledge and ability to follow food safety standards.
• Passion for the mission and vision of the organization and improving the health of the community.
• Valid NYS driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel within our eleven county service area.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program requirements.

• Assist with policy, systems, and environmental change interventions in select food pantries. 
• Participate in community events, meetings, trainings, conference calls, and conferences as needed.

• Conduct four nutrition education workshops/food demonstrations at partner agencies and other community organizations each month.

• Assist with nutrition education workshops at the Tuesday Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market and workshops at other area community organizations, market tasks include:

  • Planning for presentations

  • Setting up, assisting with, and cleaning up demonstrations before/during/after the market

  • Preparing educational materials, recipe ingredients, and other items

  • Entering survey data

Apply online now or send resume and cover letter to hr@foodbankcny.org

Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Nutrition Assistant Position Summary PDF