Health and Wellness Youth Program Associate (full time, TEMPORARY)

Food Bank of South Jersey•Pennsauken Township, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) is seeking a Health and Wellness Youth Program Associate to support the development and delivery of programming that promotes health and wellness among youth. This is a full-time, temporary position, anticipated to cover a leave of absence. The Associate will be supervised by the Health and Wellness Senior Manager and will deliver programs across FBSJ's service sites in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties. FBSJ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating hunger and promoting well-being in South Jersey.

Requirements

College degree in human services, health, nutrition, education, or related area required
Experience working with youth required
Experience working with diverse groups required
Experience and comfort with using online platforms to meet, present and teach
Knowledge of office management and proficiency in administrative tasks
Clean driver’s license
Access to reliable transportation and ability to carry and transport equipment and supplies
Experience and comfort in working in a nonprofit environment
Fluent in English
Ability to safely lift 35 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Knowledge of common adult and child learning theories/models preferred
Knowledge of common behavior change theories/models preferred

Responsibilities

Execute health and wellness youth programming and activities within the FBSJ target areas
Lead recruitment and outreach efforts for youth and their parents
Track youth activity sign-ups and registrations
Coordinate youth advisory council activities by leading meetings, recording attendance and tracking stipend disbursement
Assist in orienting new youth advisory council members and their parents
Assist in training Nutrition Assistants, youth volunteers and youth interns in the delivery of health and wellness programming
Maintain and track cooking equipment, educational materials and incentives
Maintain paper files and database for accurate recordkeeping and timely reporting
Develop educational tools, including PowerPoint presentations and flyers
Identify health and wellness education resources and materials
May assist with class scheduling and staffing
May assist with food and supply ordering, receiving, sorting and delivery
May attend training for program and professional development
Local travel within the FBSJ service area is required
Work on special projects and other duties as assigned for the Health and Wellness Department.