Stellar Farmers Markets Nutrition Educators (Temp

Stellar Farmers Markets Nutrition Educator

Program/Unit:
Nutrition Policy and Programs / Healthy Eating Unit Division:
Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) Bureau:
Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention

Location:

42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101 Reports to

Title:

Farmers Market Nutrition Education Program Manager Direct Reports Title(s):
None

Schedule &

Hours:

Temporary, part-time position. Up to 18 hours per week, from July 21st to November 23rd, including Mondays from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Additional days and hours to be assigned, from Tuesdays to Sundays, approximately 8am to 4pm, contingent on farmers' market and farmstand schedules.

Workplace Flexibility Modality:
Mondays:
In-office;
Tuesdays–Sundays:
On-site at farmers' markets in NYC Work Environment:
This position will require on-site work at NYC farmers markets, farm stands, and Health Centers across the city, and weekly Monday morning meetings at the NYC Health Department office in Long Island City, Queens.

Grant End Date: 06/30/2027

Salary:
The temporary, part-time position will be hired through a staffing agency at a pay rate of $28 per hour. FLSA Classification:

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.

It facilitates 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 City.

We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.

Nutrition Educators will lead a team of three or more to prepare and deliver nutrition and cooking workshops in-person at NYC farmers markets, farm stands, and Health Centers from August to November 2026.

About the Program:
The Stellar Farmers Markets (SFM) program is seeking emerging leaders 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, farm stands, and Health Centers 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, nutrition workshop facilitation using a trauma-informed approach, and delivery of culturally responsive culinary demonstrations while promoting the joy of food and community connection. This opportunity offers a unique chance to gain insights into a community nutrition education program and contribute to public health equity efforts. Nutrition educators will develop leadership and organizational skills, as well as participate in training and networking opportunities with fellow emerging health professionals and Health Department staff.

Ample support and opportunities for feedback will be provided via weekly team meetings and recurring check-ins with program leads and teammates. Upon completion of the season, Nutrition Educators will receive a Community Nutrition and Food Education Certificate, in recognition of their community work and for the completion of SFM trainings. SFM is situated within the NYC Health Department's 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, which contribute to inequitable chronic disease health outcomes.

As representatives of the NYC Health Department, Nutrition Educators will:

• Participate in a required, paid 6-day training in July 2026 (7/21, 7/22, 7/24, 7/27, 7/28, and 7/29).
• For the entirety of the season, participate in required weekly Monday morning staff meetings at the Health Department office in Long Island City, Queens, to share program updates, collaborate on resolving on-site challenges, receive strategic training and support, and handle logistical tasks including data drop-off and supply pick-up.
• Motivate and lead diverse teams of three or more at each workshop site, which includes a Culinary Educator, responsible for implementing the…