Nutrition Specialist

$25.00/hourly

Position Summary: The Nutrition Specialist is a part-time position that works directly with youth in schools and community centers, using the Go!Chefs Curriculum and recipe book. Specialists teach nutrition and culinary education classes 1-5 days per week during afterschool hours throughout the school year and Summer Rising program.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Lead in-person nutrition and cooking classes for youth, implementing the Go!Chefs curriculum through hands-on cooking instruction, nutrition education, activities, and reflection.
• Ensure safety and effective class management.
• Maintain cooking equipment and procure food for lessons.
• Communicate with Site Directors and the Go!Chefs Program Manager regarding class progress and needs.
• Support program evaluation and data collection, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Administering and collecting youth pre- and post-surveys at the start and end of each cycle.
  • Assisting with the annual youth cooking skills assessment (Mise En Place Challenge).
  • Collecting qualitative data (photos, anecdotes, success stories, etc.).
  
  
  
  
• Facilitate discussions on kitchen self-sufficiency, nutrition, and the health benefits of fruits, vegetables, and whole foods.
• Train and coach, a team of seven students for the annual Iron Go!Chefs competition, ensuring all tasks and responsibilities are completed on time.
• Collaborate with Go!Healthy leadership to plan and execute special projects and events.
• Be a positive role model for youth.
• Travel required to multiple sites.
• Attend quarterly in-person trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience working with youth in a community setting.
• Associate's degree in a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of experience in community nutrition and/or culinary education.

Key Competencies:

• Dynamic educator with two years of youth development experience.
• Able to relate to youth between the ages of 5 to 13 years old.
• Basic culinary skills, including recipe reading, measuring (dry & liquid), basic knife skills, and overall kitchen confidence.
• Ability to effectively teach youth nutrition concepts and basic cooking techniques.
• Commitment to following the Go!Chefs curriculum and recipes.
• Willingness to continually develop skills in youth engagement, lesson implementation, and curriculum understanding.
• Energetic, highly organized, creative, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple projects efficiently.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and reliable, with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Spanish fluency preferred for certain sites.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Bachelors (preferred)
Associates (required)

One year of experience in community nutrition and/or culinary education. (preferred)
Two years of experience working with youth in a community setting. (preferred)
Associate's degree in a related field; bachelor's degree preferred. (required)
Travel required to multiple sites. (required)

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