Stellar Farmers Markets Bilingual Educators (Mandarin and/or Cantonese)(DOHMH) Part-time, Temporary (June 18th - November 24th) 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 OVERVIEWThe Healthy Eating Unit within the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention is seeking up to 3 part-time, temporary, Bilingual Educators (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) to implement Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables Stellar Farmers Markets (SFM), a program funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) via a contract with New York State Health Department. SFM provides nutrition education and food workshops to the public at farmers markets that serve New Yorkers with low incomes. The goal of SFM is to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables by building knowledge and skills about healthy eating. This position will be housed within the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (BCDP) which 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. POSITION OVERVIEWBilingual Educators fluent in English/Mandarin or Cantonese will work as part of a team of three or more people in the preparation and delivery of nutrition and cooking workshops at farmers markets from July-November 2024. Bilingual Educators are also required to attend four monthly meetings during the season which will be held on Monday afternoons (July 22nd, August 12th, September 16th, October 21st) at the DOHMH office in Long Island City, Queens. The Bilingual Educator will report to the Nutrition Educator (onsite team leader) and JSY Nutrition Project Coordinator. Bilingual Educators will be responsible for ensuring accurate and fluent interpretation (verbal) during workshops, and if able, translating (writing) some written displayed signage and educational messaging. They will also be responsible for assisting the Nutrition Educator with survey distribution and completion and assisting the Culinary Educator with food preparation tasks in between workshops. This paid position is part-time and seasonal to coincide with the regional growing season. Bilingual Educators will be required to attend a paid 5-day training on June 18th, June 20th – June 21st, and June 24th-June 25th, 2024 and commit to working a minimum of 1-2 days per week, including one weekend day for the duration of the season, and attending monthly meetings. Bilingual Educators’ hours depend upon and coincide with market schedules. RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare for and orally interpret in-person nutrition education workshops and cooking demonstrations from English to Mandarin and/or Cantonese.Collaborate with a team of three or more at each workshop site which includes a Nutrition Educator, responsible for leading the team and implementing the nutrition education lesson, and the Culinary Educator, responsible for implementing the cooking demonstration.Assist with and ensure proper set-up and breakdown of tent, cooking equipment and educational materials.Assist with the preparation and implementation of nutrition education sessions.Follow curriculum and ensure integrity and fidelity of programming. Market and promote program at farmers markets to ensure required level of participation is achieved.Assist with data collection at workshop sites.Maintain all safety protocols at workshop sites.Maintain and encourage environmentally sustainable practices at workshop sites.Assist with food preparation for cooking demonstrations, as needed. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSOral fluency in Mandarin and/or CantoneseDynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communications skillsAbility to work in multi-cultural settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse populations.Willing and able to stand for long periods of time and work outside in inclement weather conditions.Willing and able to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 25 pounds (to and from storage site to workshop location on a weekly basis each market day).Commitment to a minimum of 1-2 days per week of work, including one weekend day.Commitment to attending in-person monthly meetings held at our DOHMH office in Long Island City, Queens PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSAbility to write in Mandarin and/or Cantonese.Experience interpreting information orally and translating written materials from English to Mandarin and/or Cantonese.Experience working as part of a team.Understanding of and experience with regional food systems and food security issues and the underlying causes of health inequities in NYC communitiesStrong preference will be given to those with knowledge about and interest in nutrition and community food security issues in NYC SALARY RANGEThe part-time position will be hired through a staffing agency at a pay rate of $22 per hour from June 18th- November 24th. WORK SCHEDULEHours:Tuesdays–Sundays: Days and hours contingent on farmers market scheduleLocation:Tuesdays–Sundays: Onsite at farmers markets in NYC ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis is not a remote job. Most, if not all, responsibilities require onsite or in office work. This position will require onsite work at farmers markets across NYC to conduct nutrition education workshops and trainings and monthly Monday afternoon meetings at the NYC Health Department office in Long Island City, Queens. This position will be hired through a staffing agency. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTYou must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC. TO APPLYTo apply, send resume including how your experience relates to this position. Suggested deadline to apply is April 14, 2024, although applications will still be accepted beyond this date. We ask that you do not contact our staff directly and no phone inquiries. 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.