Nutrition Educator (Part-Time) Jobs

Common Threads

Common Threads is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is national in scope, with strong roots in each of our 12 major program locations. We are dedicated to teaching children and families eligible for SNAP about cooking and nutrition education to encourage health and wellness. We equip under-resourced communities with information to make affordable, nutritious, and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn, and play. We know that food is rooted in culture and tradition, promoting diversity in our lessons and recipes. We believe that adequate and healthy food contributes to well-being. For more information, visit www.commonthreads.org or Common Threads’ social media accounts (@CommonThreadsOrg on Instagram or Facebook and @CommonThreadsUS on Twitter).

Are you passionate about cooking and nutrition? Do you enjoy working with children and families?

Common Threads is seeking part-time Nutrition Educators to lead classes in New York City. The ideal candidate is someone who is responsible for maintaining a high quality of implementation, scheduling, auditing, and communication with school administrators and staff, community partners, and the Common Threads team. A Common Threads Nutrition Educator is the face of the organization, teaching hands-on cooking classes and nutrition education to 1st-8th grade students, parents, and teachers. All of our student and adult programming consists of basic nutrition lessons, each with a recipe demo and tasting emphasizing fresh, healthy ingredients and adopting healthy cooking and eating habits. Hours will vary from week to week (0-12 hours but up to 20 hours per week during our busy season).

Responsibilities

• Teach children and adults cooking skills and nutrition in-person (and sometimes virtually); give participants the tools to make healthy choices using existing lesson plans from Common Threads
• Instructors are required to follow the approved course curriculum, complete all grocery shopping and submit required documentation and receipts
• Instructors will be trained on the curriculum, policies, procedures, and administrative responsibilities
• Communicate with school and partner organization staff and admin as well as with Common Threads staff
• Administer pre-and post-surveys to students and families and manage paperwork
• Able to travel across all 5 boroughs of NYC; travel costs are reimbursed

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions of this role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel occupying this position.

Qualifications

• Possess positive, upbeat energy and a passion for wellness, food access, tolerance and awareness, and making a positive impact on society
• Strong time management and logical thinking skills; must be task-oriented
• Strong skills in written & verbal communication, organization, and collaboration
• Experience teaching or working with elementary children and their caregivers is strongly preferred
• Must hold current food service sanitation certifications or obtain within first 90 days of employment
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, and Google Drive documents
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skillset
• Experience or education in nutrition, dietetics, community and behavioral health, health education, public health, nursing (or related field) required
• A commitment to the mission and values of Common Threads
• Bilingual (Spanish/English/Other) preferred. Must be fluent in Spanish and English and comfortable teaching in both languages as needed
• Experience working with culturally diverse audiences

Additional Information

• Candidate must attend mandatory training or other virtual or in-person training, as required
• Common Threads employees are subject to a background check prior to employment
• Position reports to the Nutrition Education Manager
• Payment is on a per-lesson basis and scheduled based on partner site availability. Hours fluctuate throughout the year and no minimum number of hours are guaranteed.
• On the rare occasion that an instructor is required to teach virtually, the instructor should be comfortable teaching in a virtual setting and must possess adequate technology for teaching a class such as a laptop/computer/digital tablet, camera, headphones/mic, etc.
• Common Threads requires proof of vaccination for in-person programming

Compensation & Benefits

The position is SNAP-ED grant-funded

Compensation Rates For In-person Classes Include

• Nutrition Educators are Common Threads employees eligible for paid sick time and access to the resources within the Employee Assistance Program.
• Cooking Skills & World Cuisine and Family Cooking Classes: $200 per class (approx. 6 hours, including prep and clean-up)
• Parent Workshops: $75 (approx. 2 hours, including prep and clean-up)
• Small Bites: $75 per class (each class approx. an hour)
• $20/hour for administrative duties (i.e., training, attending meetings)
• Program Events: $75 for the first 2 hours and then $20/additional hours

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Common Threads’ EEO Statement

Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.