Health and Wellness Educator (part time, per diem)
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Job Location:
Pennsauken, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 been a pillar of hope and support for Burlington Camden Gloucester and Salem counties. By distributing safe and healthy food offering nutrition and wellness courses and partnering with local agencies on sustainable programs FBSJ works to empower neighbors with the resources they need to 2024 FBSJ distributed more than 19.5 million meals through its direct distributions and network of more than 300 community partners. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit and proud member of Feeding America the Food Bank honors its 40 years of service by expanding its commitment to a healthier hunger-free South Jersey. 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 .
Job Summary:
Promote healthy living while enjoying the benefits of a flexible schedule! The Per Diem Health and Wellness Educator willbe responsible for delivery of programs that promote health and wellness at Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) service sites throughout Burlington CamdenGloucesterand Salem counties.
The Educator must be fluent in English. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
The Educator will work on an as-needed basis with the ability to select andsign upfor the class preferred based on time location and curriculum. Classes are taught in person during the dayeveningsand weekends. The Educator must be able to travel consistently to our main site in Pennsauken NJ and to class sites located throughout Burlington Camden Gloucester and Salem counties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Qualifications and Education:
We believe inpaytransparency and fostering an environment of fairness. Thepay for this position is $50.00/hour without benefits. Classes typically require 1-3 hours. Our approach to compensation is rooted in valuing theexpertiseand 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 believe and support the safety and security of all of our volunteers and our employees. Background checks and drug screening will be completed for final candidates.
The Food Bank of South Jersey believes that no one should go to bed hungry. Since 1985 it has been a pillar of hope and support for Burlington Camden Gloucester and Salem counties. By distributing safe and healthy food offering nutrition and wellness courses and partnering with local agencies on sustainable programs FBSJ works to empower neighbors with the resources they need to 2024 FBSJ distributed more than 19.5 million meals through its direct distributions and network of more than 300 community partners. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit and proud member of Feeding America the Food Bank honors its 40 years of service by expanding its commitment to a healthier hunger-free South Jersey. 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 .
Job Summary:
Promote healthy living while enjoying the benefits of a flexible schedule! The Per Diem Health and Wellness Educator willbe responsible for delivery of programs that promote health and wellness at Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) service sites throughout Burlington CamdenGloucesterand Salem counties.
The Educator must be fluent in English. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
The Educator will work on an as-needed basis with the ability to select andsign upfor the class preferred based on time location and curriculum. Classes are taught in person during the dayeveningsand weekends. The Educator must be able to travel consistently to our main site in Pennsauken NJ and to class sites located throughout Burlington Camden Gloucester and Salem counties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach health and wellness classes within the FBSJ target areas using provided curriculum; classes are deliveredin-person
- Successfully complete instructor training for selected curricula
- Administer electronic or paper participant surveys and waiversat each class
- Responsible forsetting up prior to the start of class and cleaning up after class
- May transport food cookingequipmentand educational materials between Food Bank of South Jersey in Pennsauken NJ and class sites
- Local travel within Camden BurlingtonGloucesterand/or Salem counties with personal vehicle isrequired
Skills and Abilities:
- Energetic and enthusiastic group instructor and facilitator
- Comfortable working with and can effectively communicate withpeople of diverse backgrounds and opinions
- Strong communicationskills canestablishand build rapport with ease
- Independent worker andself-starter
- Highly organized flexibleadaptable and able to multi-task
- Detail oriented excellent record keeping and time management skills
- Interestand ability to learnnew informationand skills in a classroom environment
- Proficiencyin usingvideoconferencing tools especiallyZoom and Microsoft Teams
- Ability to travel throughout Burlington Camden Gloucester and Salem counties
- Ability to use personal vehicle to travel and transport materials
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to safely lift 35 pounds
- Knowledge of adult learning theories a plus
- Proficiencyin conflict resolution and de-escalation a plus
- Proficiencyin using MicrosoftOfficeSuite especially Exceland PowerPointa plus
Qualifications and Education:
- Training in human serviceshealtheducation nutrition orrelated area required; college degree preferred
- Proficiencyin food safety and preparation
- Proficiencyin administrative tasks
- Skilled in public speaking and presentations
- Experience working withdiverse groups
- Access to reliable transportation
- Clean drivers license
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
We believe inpaytransparency and fostering an environment of fairness. Thepay for this position is $50.00/hour without benefits. Classes typically require 1-3 hours. Our approach to compensation is rooted in valuing theexpertiseand 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 believe and support the safety and security of all of our volunteers and our employees. Background checks and drug screening will be completed for final candidates.
Required Experience:
Manager
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