SYE Nutrition Education Group Leader

Position: SYE Nutrition Education Group Leader

Department: Youth and Family Education

Availability of Position: Immediately

Schedule: Seasonal Full Time 6/8/26-8/7/26

Reporting Relationship: Directly: Youth & Family Education Administrator Indirectly: Youth & Family Education Site Coordinator

Salary/Grade: $20.00 per hour; 76 NE

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly a job with a good purpose!

Description of Position:

The Nutrition Education (NE) Group Leader will lead and facilitate nutritional and dietary instruction which engage the program participants actively in making healthful dietary decisions. The NE Group Leader will implement lesson plans that present program participants with resources that promote a healthy lifestyle. The NE Group Leader will provide participants with a safe and enjoyable environment in which to learn prepare meals and have fun. Modeling honest positive behaviors and practices is absolutely necessary. The NE Group Leader must be able to instruct youth of grades Pre-K to 6 from a prepared curriculum based on USDA guidelines and will be expected to implement new fresh recipes for participants. This position is full-time seasonal employment.

Requirements:

• High School diploma with 2-3 years of education or work-related experience in the areas of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health and/or a related field.
• Must possess excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with a wide range of ages and group sizes.
• Valide National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
• TB Test
• Health Physical to meet DHS compliance for licensed School Age Centers
• Upon hire complete 10 hours of Health and Safety Training
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Drivers License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Armys insurance company.
• As a Mandated Reporter must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 prior to hire.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army

(NOTE: The full job description will be provided to interested candidates who meet minimum requirements as set forth above)

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at .

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://.

No phone calls please

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 3/19/26.

The Salvation Armys Mission Statement

The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2587