Food Explorer Specialist Brooklyn

NEW YORK EDGE • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Food Explorer Specialists for seasonal roles supporting its Day Camp program. Specialists lead activities for children and teens at New York Edge program sites and are critical to the successful operation of the program. New York Edge is a nonprofit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region, serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. Its mission is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities through programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

The position is part-time, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $20–$25 per hour, based on experience and credentials. Multiple openings are available across the five boroughs. New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in or current studies in Nutrition, Public Health, or an applicable subject.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with and among students.
• Teach or co-lead daily activities.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Instruct participants on activity principles, techniques, and safety procedures, and demonstrate proper use of materials and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED