Nutrition Education Program Assistant

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, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) strives to reduce the burden of chronic disease, including heart disease, obesity, and cancer, among New Yorkers. We work to address the impact of structural racism and other injustices that are a root cause of the inequitable prevalence, treatment and outcomes of chronic diseases in communities of color and among other marginalized communities. BCDP focuses on nutrition, tobacco use, the built environment, screening for cancer, and reducing the incidence and impact of hypertension.  BCDP works with partners in government and the community to employ evidence-based policies, programs, communications and research aimed at shifting environments, changing systems and promoting health equity. The Bureau sits within the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness. PLEASE NOTE: In the event of a public health emergency as deemed by the agency (public health outbreak, natural disaster, etc.), employees may be mandated to assume an emergency response role.  In these rare instances and when notified, staff will be re-assigned from their regular day-to-day duties as noted in this job description to take on another role considered necessary by the agency.  When this occurs, all staff are required to comply with the change in assignment and must be prepared to be called upon promptly.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Healthy Eating Unit within the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention is seeking to hire a Nutrition Education Program Assistant to perform clerical and community service in support of the SNAP-Ed funded Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings program (EWPHCCS). The Nutrition Education Program Assistant will be a key member of a large team providing community service and will support the activities of EWPHCCS, a nutrition education intervention administered by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) initiative. The Nutrition Education Program Assistant will report to the Nutrition Education Program Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve community services by planning and supporting nutrition education program staff as they prepare for program implementation.
• Plan and coordinate activities to improve community service by maintaining and tracking program supplies and related paperwork appropriately; performing liaison functions between program staff, relevant agency colleagues and external vendors and partners to ensure supplies and inventory are maintained appropriately.
• Perform clerical operations to support community programs including:

• • Obtaining price quotes for program supplies and establishing delivery schedules.
  • Tracking and filing purchasing paperwork and expenses.
  • Tracking petty cash usage and timesheet records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established program policy and procedures.
  • Tracking expenditures on program supplies.

• Support community nutrition program evaluation by providing support for the collection, maintenance and data processing of program evaluation documents as directed by funders.
• Support clear communication of program updates with the team by attending team and partner meetings and recording and sharing minutes.
• Other duties, as needed to support the goals of the Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings grant.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Candidate with clerical experience strongly preferred. 
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, creative thinking, and follow through.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Knowledge and experience working with the Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Interest or experience in nutrition or food related programming and initiatives.
• Awareness of health inequities gained through experience in a personal, professional, volunteer, or academic capacity.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary $46,500 - $51,500
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

LOCATION

Gotham Center, 42-09 28th Street LIC, NY 11101

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There is potential for this position to transition to DOHMH and therefore candidates must meet DOHMH eligibility requirement including NYC residency.

WORK SCHEDULE

9:00am – 5:00pm

Hybrid and in person

Monday-Friday

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

You must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC.

TO APPLY

To apply, upload Resume, including how your experience relates to this position. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.