BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

We are seeking a Bilingual Food Educator to work directly with the Nutrition Program Coordinator in the preparation and delivery of interactive nutrition education workshops alongside cooking demonstrations using the Stellar Farmers’ Market curriculum and recipes that feature seasonal produce from our Mott Haven Farmers’ Market. Workshops will be implemented outside at the farmers’ market and will reach a wide range of audiences (adults, seniors, parents, and youth). The bilingual food educator will be responsible for ensuring accurate and fluent Spanish translation of nutrition education workshops and cooking demonstration. This position is part-time and seasonal to coincide with the farmers’ market season (July through November). The selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-day training during the last week in June and commit to working on Mondays, 9am to 5pm (8 hours) from July 9 to November 19, 2018. Attendance to periodic team meetings at our main office will also be required.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate nutrition education workshops and cooking demonstrations from English to Spanish
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of nutrition education sessions
• Assist with the set-up and break-down of tents, tables, cooking equipment and materials
• Assist with food preparation for cooking demonstrations, as needed
• Assist with the implementation of social marketing activities and program promotion of farmers’ markets and other community settings
• Promote nutrition education sessions to ensure required level of participation is achieved
• Assist with the collection of demographic and evaluation data from workshop participants
• Participate in trainings and meetings with other program staff