Stellar Farmers Markets Culinary EducatorsUnit: Healthy Eating; Temp

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

Schedule & 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 4pm.

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

Work Environment :
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.

Grant End Date : 06/30/2027

Created Date : 4/23/2026

Revised Date : N/A

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

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.

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