Stellar Farmers Markets Bilingual Educators Temp (Spanish)

Job Title: Stellar Farmers Markets Bilingual Educator (Spanish)Program/Unit: Healthy Eating UnitDivision: Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW)Bureau: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention Location: 42-09 28th St Long Island City NY 11101Reports to Title: Farmers Market Nutrition Education Program ManagerDirect Reports Title(s): N/ASchedule & Hours: Temporary part-time position. Up to 14-16 hours per week from July 21st to November 22nd including monthly Monday Meetings from 1 to days and hours to be assigned from Tuesdays to Sundays approximately 8am to 4pm contingent on farmers market and farmstand Flexibility Modality: Mondays (monthly): In-office; TuesdaysSundays: On-site at farmers markets farmstands or Health Centers in NYCWork Environment: This position will require on-site work at NYC farmers markets farmstands and Health Centers across NYC and weekly Monday morning meetings at the NYC Health Department office in Long Island City End Date: 6/30/2027Created Date: 4/23/2026Revised Date: N/ASalary: The temporary part-time position will be hired through a staffing agency at a pay rate of $24 per Classification: 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 affect the 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: Bilingual Educators fluent in English/Spanish will join a team of three or more to assist with the preparation and delivery of bilingual nutrition and cooking workshops at farmers markets farmstands and Health Centers from August to November the Program: The Stellar Farmers Markets (SFM) program is seeking engaging community interpreters for a 17-week nutrition education job opportunity from late July through November. SFM staff engage New Yorkers in interactive nutrition education workshops at NYC farmers markets farmstands and Health Centers located in underserved and under-resourced neighborhoods. The goal of SFM is to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables by building on New Yorkers knowledge and skills in healthy eating. Through a comprehensive training program educators will build professional skills encompassing public speaking culinary skills nutritional knowledge and bilingual interpretation of workshops using a trauma-informed approach while promoting the joy of food and community opportunity offers a unique chance to gain insights into a community nutrition education program and contribute to public health equity efforts. Bilingual educators will develop community engagement skills and build their language interpretation skills as well as participate in training and networking opportunities with fellow emerging health professionals and Health Department staff. Support and opportunities for feedback will be provided via monthly team meetings and check-ins with program leads and teammates. Upon completion of the season Bilingual Educators will receive a Community Nutrition and Food Education Certificate in recognition of their community work and for the completion of SFM is situated within the NYC Health Departments Healthy Eating Unit within the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP). 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 : As representatives of the NYC Health Department Bilingual Educators will: Participate in a required paid 5-day training in July 2026 (7/21 7/22 7/24 7/27 and 7/28) For the entirety of the season participate in required monthly Monday afternoon staff meetings at the Health Department office in Long Island City Queens to share program updates collaborate on building team communication and teamwork and receive role-specific training and support Collaborate with a team of three or more at each workshop site which includes a Nutrition Educator responsible for leading the team and implementing the nutrition education lesson and a Culinary Educator responsible for implementing the cooking demonstration Prepare for and orally interpret in-person nutrition education workshops and cooking demonstrations from English to Spanish and if able translate some written signage and educational messaging Assist the Nutrition Educator with:o the preparation and implementation of nutrition education sessionso survey distribution and completiono data collection Assist the Culinary Educator with food preparation tasks in between workshops Actively participate in the proper set-up and breakdown of the tent cooking equipment and educational materials Follow the curriculum and maintain integrity and fidelity of programming Actively participate in the marketing and promotion of programming at NYC farmers markets farmstands and Health Centers to achieve desired participation levels Maintain all safety protocolsat workshop sites Maintain and encourage environmentally sustainable practices at workshop sitesOther duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of thedepartment/ temporary paid position is part-time and seasonal coinciding with the regional growing season. Up to 3 applicants will be selected for the Bilingual Educator role to fulfill assignments at 6 market sites. Selected Bilingual Educators must commit to their assigned 1-2 sites including one weekend site. Bilingual Educators will report to the Nutrition Educator (on-site team leader) and the Farmers Market Nutrition Education Manager. Work hours will align with farmers market : Oral fluency in English & SpanishDynamic personality and excellent presentation interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to work in multi-cultural settings with racially ethnically and socioeconomically diverse populations Commitment to and strong interest in teamwork and effective communication practices Willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work outside including in inclement weather conditions Willing and able to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds (to and from storage site to workshop location on a weekly basis each market day)Preferred Qualifications and Skills:Ability to write in Spanish and translate written materials from English to SpanishExperience interpreting information orally from English to SpanishExperience working as part of a teamUnderstanding of and experience with regional food systems and food security issues and the underlying causes of health inequities in NYC communitiesStrong preference will be given to those with knowledge about and interest in nutrition and community food security issues in NYCPhysical Requirements: Willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work outside in inclement weather conditionsWilling and able to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds (to and from storage site and workshop location each market day)Additional Information:Note: this position is contingent upon final confirmation of funding which is anticipated by June be authorized to work in the United States. This position will be hired through a staffing is not a remote job. Most if not all responsibilities require on-site or in-office suggested application deadline is May 10 2026 though applications will still be accepted beyond this date. Applicants who best match the position needs will be 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.