Stellar Farmers Markets Culinary EducatorsUnit: Healthy Eating (Temp

Job Information

Job Title: Stellar Farmers Markets Culinary Educator

Unit: 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:

Nutrition Education Coordinator

Direct Reports Title(s): N/A

Temporary, part-time position. Up to 14-16 hours per week, from July 21st to November 22nd, including monthly Monday Meetings from 1 to 4pm.
Additional days and hours to be assigned from Tuesdays to Sundays, approximately 8am to 4pm, contingent on farmers' market and farmstand schedules.

Mondays (monthly meeting):
In-office;
Tuesdays–Sundays:
On-site at farmers' markets in NYC

This position requires on-site work at NYC farmers markets, farm stands, or Health Centers across NYC and monthly Monday afternoon meetings at the NYC Health Department office in Long Island City, Queens.

06/30/2027

The temporary, part-time position will be hired through a staffing agency at a pay rate of $25 per hour.

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. 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. FPHNYC embraces a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well‑being, where open communication drives its impact.

Culinary Educators will work as part of a team of at least three people to prepare and deliver nutrition and cooking workshops in-person at NYC farmers markets, farm stands, and Health Centers from August to November 2026.

The Stellar Farmers Markets (SFM) program is seeking community chefs interested in promoting community wellness through cooking demonstrations for a 17‑week Culinary Educator position from late July through November. SFM staff engage New Yorkers in interactive nutrition education workshops at NYC farmers markets, farm stands, 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, facilitation using a trauma‑informed approach, and delivering culturally responsive culinary demonstrations all 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. Culinary Educators will use their cooking knowledge and skills in a local food and community nutrition setting and participate in training and networking opportunities with emerging public health professionals and Health Department staff.

Ample support and opportunities for feedback will be provided via monthly meetings and recurring check‑ins with program leads and teammates. Upon completion of the season, Culinary Educators will receive a Community Nutrition and Food Education Certificate in recognition of their community work and for the completion of SFM trainings.

• 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 staff meetings at the Health Department’s office in Long Island City, Queens, to share program updates, collaborate on building team communication and…