Spanish Bilingual Health and Wellness Educator - PER DIEM
Spanish Bilingual Health and Wellness Educator - PER DIEM
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About the Food Bank of South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey believes that no one should go to bed hungry. Since 1985 it has served the children families and seniors of Burlington Camden Gloucester and Salem counties by distributing safe and healthy food providing nutrition education and cooking courses and developing sustainable pathways for neighbors to improve their lives. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and member of Feeding America FBSJ distributed nearly 18 million meals in 2023 through direct distributions and its network of more than 200 partner agencies.
To learn more about how you can become a valued part of the FBSJ team dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient emergency food distribution network to eliminate hunger visit www.foodbanksj.
Interested candidates must apply through:https://foodbanksj/careers/
Job Summary:
Promote healthy living while enjoying the benefits of a flexible schedule! The Per Diem Spanish Bilingual Educator will be responsible for translation of materials delivery of nutrition education programs and/or interpretation at FBSJ service sites throughout Burlington Camden Gloucester and Salem counties. The Educator will teach healthy cooking classes and healthy cooking demonstrations inSpanish. The Educator must be fluent in both English and Spanish. The Educator will work on an asneeded basis with the ability to select and signup for the class or demonstration preferred. Classes are taught during the day evenings and weekends and may be either remote or inperson. The Educator must be able to come inperson consistently to the main site in Pennsauken NJ.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach healthy cooking classes and lead healthy cooking demonstrations in Spanish within the FBSJ target areas using provided curriculum; classes and demonstrations will be delivered virtually hybrid or inperson
- Responsible for administration of electronic or paper surveys and waivers to participants at each class and demonstration
- May translate FBSJ documents or education materials
- May interpret at FBSJ programs inperson or virtually
- May be responsible for set up prior to the start of class or demonstration and cleanup after completion
- May transport food cooking equipment and educational materials between Food Bank of South Jersey in Pennsauken and class sites
- Local travel within Camden Burlington Gloucester and Salem counties with personal vehicle is required
Skills & Abilities
- Must be fluent in both English and Spanish
- Must be able to come to the main site in Pennsauken NJ on a consistent basis
- Highly organized flexible adaptable and able to multitask
- Independent worker selfstarter and works well with a team and on his/her own
- Comfortable using platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups
- Comfortable working with and can effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and opinions
- Able to attend trainings on curriculum and follow class lessons as prescribed
- Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- Able to safely lift 35 pounds
- Able to use personal vehicle to travel and transport equipment food and class materials
Qualifications and Experience:
- Training in nutrition dietetics or other nutrition related field required; degree in nutrition or dietetics preferred
- Proficiency in food safety and preparation
- Proficiency in administrative tasks
- Clean drivers license
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to carry and transport cooking equipment and supplies
- Knowledge of common adult and child learning theories/models preferred
- Knowledge of common behavior change theories/models preferred
- Fluency in English and Spanish required
We believe in pay transparency and fostering an environment of fairness. The hourly rate for this position is $50.00 per hour. Our approach to compensation is rooted in valuing the expertise and contributions of all our team members.
The Food Bank of South Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law. We are committed to diversity equity and inclusion. Food Bank of South Jersey is an essential business. We believe and support the safety and security of all of our volunteers and our employees. Background checks will be completed for final candidates.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
