Food Standards Program Associate

Food Standards Program Associate

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 cafes.

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 equity.

• Research food product nutrition information
• Conduct data entry and assist with interpretation of findings
• Support nutrition analysis and recipe development projects for food service settings
• Assist with and conduct site visits, trainings, technical assistance, and Food Standards assessments
• Create technical tools, guides, and promotional materials to support NYC Food Standards implementation
• Draft briefs, prepare presentations, and develop website content
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize scientific articles to inform program development and strategy
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.

• Candidate must have completed their first semester in a master's level program in nutrition or public health. Candidates studying research evaluation or public policy will also be considered.
• Candidate with culinary background strongly preferred.
• Experience with ESHA Food Processor or a similar nutrition analysis software a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, creative thinking, and follow through
• Superior writing skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

This position will be hired through a temporary staffing agency

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 status.

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 employment.

You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.