Food Standards Program Associate

Job Title: Food Standards Program AssociateDepartment: Healthy Eating UnitDivision: Center for Health Equity and Community WellnessBureau: Chronic Disease Prevention Location: 42-09 28th St Long Island City NY 11101Reports to Title: Senior Manager Food StandardsDirect Reports Title(s): n/aSchedule & Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)Workplace Flexibility Modality: Hybrid 2 days in office Monday and/or Wednesday preferredWork Environment: Office environment occasional travel for site visitsGrant End Date: 6/30/2027Created Date: 7/1/2026Salary: This position will be hired through a temporary staffing agency at a pay rate of $20.00 per hourFLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Who We Are:The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. Itfacilitates partnerships often new and unconventional between government and the private sector to develop test and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects effect expansion of successful pilot programs and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals families and communities across New York Culture:We embrace a culture of learning collaboration innovation and well-being where open communication drives our The Role: Reporting to the Food Standards Senior Manager the Food Standards Program Associate will be a key member of a fast-paced team that develops and executes innovative approaches to changing the food environment. This position will support work around the NYC Food Standards that apply to many settings including foods and beverages served through programming in food and beverage vending machines at meetings and events and in retail settings including cafeterias and the Program: The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) strives to reduce the burden of chronic disease including heart disease diabetes and cancer among New Yorkers. BCDP focuses on nutrition tobacco use the built environment and reducing the impact of cancer and hypertension. We do this work with an understanding of the structural forces including a history of discrimination and social injustices that contribute to inequitable chronic disease health outcomes. BCDP partners with the government healthcare system and community to employ evidence-based policies programs communications and research aimed at shifting environments changing systems and promoting health :Research food product nutrition informationConduct data entry and assist with interpretation of findingsSupport nutrition analysis and recipe development projects for foodservice settingsAssist with and conduct site visits trainings technical assistance and Food Standards assessmentsCreate technical tools guides and promotional materials to support NYC Food Standards implementationDraft briefs prepare presentations and develop website contentConduct literature reviews and summarize scientific articles to inform program development and strategyOther duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of thedepartment/ : Candidate must have completed their first semester in a masters level program in nutrition or public health. Candidates studying research evaluation or public policy will also be with culinary background strongly with ESHA Food Processor or a similar nutrition analysis software a plusExcellent attention to detail organizational skills creative thinking and follow throughSuperior writing skills and ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite including PowerPoint and ExcelEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background checkBenefits:This position will be hired through a temporary staffing agencyEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other legally protected -Will Employment Statement:Employment with FPHNY is at-will meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of Requirement:You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY NJ CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.