What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Bilingual Health and Wellness Educator - PER DIEM position at Food Bank of South Jersey?
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.
Interested candidates must apply through:https://foodbanksj.org/careers/
Job Summary:
Promote healthy living while enjoying the benefits of a flexible schedule! The Per Diem Spanish Bilingual Educator will be responsible for translation of materials, delivery of nutrition education programs, and/or interpretation at FBSJ service sites throughout Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties. The Educator will teach healthy cooking classes and healthy cooking demonstrations inSpanish. The Educator must be fluent in both English and Spanish. The Educator will work on an as-needed basis with the ability to select and sign-up for the class or demonstration preferred. Classes are taught during the day, evenings and weekends and may be either remote or in-person. The Educator must be able to come in-person consistently to the main site in Pennsauken, NJ.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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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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.
Interested candidates must apply through:https://foodbanksj.org/careers/
Job Summary:
Promote healthy living while enjoying the benefits of a flexible schedule! The Per Diem Spanish Bilingual Educator will be responsible for translation of materials, delivery of nutrition education programs, and/or interpretation at FBSJ service sites throughout Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties. The Educator will teach healthy cooking classes and healthy cooking demonstrations inSpanish. The Educator must be fluent in both English and Spanish. The Educator will work on an as-needed basis with the ability to select and sign-up for the class or demonstration preferred. Classes are taught during the day, evenings and weekends and may be either remote or in-person. The Educator must be able to come in-person consistently to the main site in Pennsauken, NJ.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach healthy cooking classes and lead healthy cooking demonstrations in Spanish within the FBSJ target areas using provided curriculum; classes and demonstrations will be delivered virtually, hybrid or in-person
- Responsible for administration of electronic or paper surveys and waivers to participants at each class and demonstration
- May translate FBSJ documents or education materials
- May interpret at FBSJ programs in-person or virtually
- May be responsible for set up prior to the start of class or demonstration and clean-up after completion
- May transport food, cooking equipment and educational materials between Food Bank of South Jersey in Pennsauken and class sites
- Local travel within Camden, Burlington, Gloucester and Salem counties with personal vehicle is required
- Must be fluent in both English and Spanish
- Must be able to come to the main site in Pennsauken, NJ on a consistent basis
- Highly organized, flexible, adaptable and able to multi-task
- Independent worker, self-starter and works well with a team and on his/her own
- Comfortable using platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups
- Comfortable working with and can effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and opinions
- Able to attend trainings on curriculum and follow class lessons as prescribed
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Able to safely lift 35 pounds
- Able to use personal vehicle to travel and transport equipment, food and class materials
- Training in nutrition, dietetics or other nutrition related field required; degree in nutrition or dietetics preferred
- Proficiency in food safety and preparation
- Proficiency in administrative tasks
- Clean driver’s license
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to carry and transport cooking equipment and supplies
- Knowledge of common adult and child learning theories/models preferred
- Knowledge of common behavior change theories/models preferred
- Fluency in English and Spanish required
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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