Family Engagement Specialist (90 Day Project)

FLIPANY•West Palm Beach, FL

118d•Onsite

About The Position

FLIPANY is disrupting the way health and wellness support is offered to communities that have been historically ignored. We serve nutritious food, encourage healthy eating and get people to move.  Whether we are working with partners to connect families to food, teaching kids to dice veggies or kick a ball, or designing customized health and wellness programs, FLIPANY takes an active, “hands-on” approach. We incorporate life skills into all of our programs to increase the emotional wellbeing and resilience of the kids and families. We push beyond boundaries and explore every opportunity to offer creative health and wellness initiatives that inspire people to transform their lives forever. Position Overview: Position: Part-Time Seasonal Position Program Dates: 90 days (not to exceed May 31, 2026) Hours: 20 - 25 hours per week Schedule: Variable hours between January and May 2026. Evening and weekend availability may be required. Work Location: Primarily on-site work at afterschool partner locations and community event venues throughout Palm Beach County. Office space provided per scheduled hours at FLIPANY’s Lake Worth or Dania office. Position Description: FLIPANY is seeking a motivated and organized Family Engagement Specialist for Community Events to support a short-term, project-based initiative focused on nutrition, healthy cooking, and overall wellness. This part-time seasonal role will lead the planning and delivery of 35 one-hour family engagement events at afterschool sites throughout Palm Beach County and coordinate FLIPANY’s presence at 10 community events or health fairs. This position is ideal for professionals with experience in nutrition education, community health, or family programming who enjoy hands-on facilitation, event coordination, and community outreach.

Requirements

Experience in nutrition education, family engagement, community health, wellness, or a related field.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Experience facilitating group activities for families or community audiences.
Knowledge of healthy cooking, nutrition education, and budget-conscious food practices.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with program staff.
Comfortable supervising interns or volunteers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with South Florida communities and food environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, finalize, and deliver curriculum for 35 one-hour family engagement activities at afterschool partner sites.
Ensure activities focus on: – Healthy habits and nutrition education – Healthy cooking and food preparation – Reading nutrition labels and making informed food choices – Healthy shopping on a budget and economic considerations – Stretching food resources to feed families affordably – Preparing healthy 15-minute meals as alternatives to fast food – Finding healthy food options while on the go in South Florida – Supporting children’s healthy eating habits and communicating nutrition concepts to families – Fun, interactive activities that strengthen family bonding around healthy eating
Identify, secure, and coordinate participation in 10 community events in the Palm Beach area.
Organize FLIPANY’s presence in a health fair–style format, including: – Coordinating logistics with event organizers – Setting up informational tables – Engaging families and community members – Distributing samples, educational materials, and program information
Coordinate and guide interns and staff at community events
Oversee volunteers and interns; ensure the intern schedule is managed and that tasks are appropriate.
Be present at events as needed to ensure smooth execution and positive organizational representation.
Coordinate schedules and logistics with partner afterschool sites.
Attend all scheduled events and ensure programs run smoothly.
Supervise, mentor, and guide interns supporting events.
Teach or co-facilitate sessions when necessary.
Supervise and support interns in Palm Beach County by coordinating assignments, providing ongoing guidance, and ensuring punctuality and professionalism.
Track, verify, and maintain accurate records of intern hours in compliance with program and organizational requirements.
Ensure interns are thoroughly trained, effectively contributing to team goals, and receiving a meaningful, supportive, and rewarding learning experience.
Manage an assigned program supply budget.
Track expenses accurately and submit required documentation.
Ensure all activities include age-appropriate, multilingual, take-home materials for families.