Healthy Pantry Initiative (HPI) Educator, Health & Wellness

About the Food Bank of South Jersey

The Food Bank of South Jersey believes that no one should go to bed hungry. Since 1985, it has served the children, families, and seniors of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties by distributing safe and healthy food, providing nutrition education and cooking courses, and developing sustainable pathways for neighbors to improve their lives. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and member of Feeding America, FBSJ distributed nearly 18 million meals in 2023, through direct distributions and its network of more than 200 partner agencies.

To learn more about how you can become a valued part of the FBSJ team, dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient emergency food distribution network to eliminate hunger, visit www.foodbanksj.org.

Healthy Pantry Initiative Educator

Job Summary: The Educator will be responsible for the delivery of the Healthy Pantry Initiative (HPI) program in designated FBSJ service area. The Healthy Pantry Initiative program aims to provide strategies and tools for health promotion to food pantries. The HPI Health and Wellness Educator will be supervised by the Health and Wellness Senior Manager.

This is a full-time, in-person position. The pay rate is $28/hour. Work is 35 hours (paid)/week with a one-hour lunch break (unpaid). The position requires daytime, weekend and evening work. Work hours are in-person and primarily during the day but include approximately two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month. In-person work will be at our main site in Pennsauken, New Jersey and at community sites throughout Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties.

Job Title: HPI Educator

Department: Health and Wellness

Reports To: Senior Manager, Health and Wellness

Status: Full time, Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $28 an hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute health and wellness classes and healthy cooking demonstrations for the Healthy Pantry Initiative program within the FBSJ target areas
• Maintain and track cooking equipment, educational materials and incentives
• Maintain paper files and database for accurate recordkeeping and timely reporting
• Develop educational tools, including PowerPoint presentations and flyers
• Identify health and wellness education resources and materials
• Assist in recruitment and outreach efforts
• Attend training for program and professional development
• May assist in training Nutrition Assistants, volunteers and interns in the delivery of classes and demonstrations
• May assist with class scheduling and staffing
• May assist with food and supply ordering, receiving, sorting and delivery
• Local travel within the FBSJ service area is required

Work on special projects and other duties as assigned for the Health and Wellness Department.

Skills & Abilities

• Highly organized, flexible, adaptable and able to multi-task
• Proactive in asking for help when needed and willingness to learn
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Independent worker, self-starter and works well with a team and on his/her own
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Excellent proficiency in using Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail oriented, excellent record keeping and time management skills
• Comfortable working with and can effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and opinions
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds
• Ability to use personal vehicle to travel and transport equipment, food and class materials

Qualification and Experience:

• College degree in human services, health, nutrition, education or related area required
• Experience in working with diverse groups required
• Experience and comfort with using online platforms to meet, present and teach
• Knowledge of office management and proficiency in administrative tasks
• Current driver’s license
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to carry and transport equipment and supplies
• Experience and comfort in working in a nonprofit environment
• Knowledge of common adult and child learning theories/models preferred
• Knowledge of common behavior change theories/models preferred
• Bilingual preferred

We believe in pay transparency and fostering an environment of fairness. The hourly rate for this position begins at $28 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our approach to compensation is rooted in valuing the expertise and contributions of all our team members.

The Food Bank of South Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment – including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge – will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Food Bank of South Jersey is an essential business. We believe and support the safety and security of all of our volunteers and our employees. Background checks will be completed for final candidates.

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