Nutrition and Cooking Program Outreach Educator-Full Time

Feeding Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Nutrition and Cooking Program Outreach Educator plays a crucial role in the Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) Nutrition Department, supporting strategies and partnerships aimed at providing access to healthy and nutritious foods, enhancing individual and family stability, and addressing food insecurity across the region. This position involves delivering community-based nutrition education, conducting cooking demonstrations, supporting food-is-medicine initiatives, and maintaining strong relationships with community partners. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to the food bank’s mission. They are driven by the opportunity to create meaningful change in the lives of individuals and families facing hunger. This candidate consistently follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and takes accountability for their actions—viewing mistakes as opportunities for growth. They act with integrity, even in difficult situations, and demonstrate both cognitive and emotional flexibility while navigating the dynamic challenges of community-based work.

Requirements

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred. 2+ years of relevant experience or exemplary experience in lieu of education preference.
Demonstrated experience in public speaking, training, and group presentations.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Experience working in low-income, culturally diverse communities.
Ability to work well with diverse populations, including non-English speakers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Canva.
Ability to manage multiple assignments independently.
A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable daily transportation for business travel is required; travel is daily throughout our 12-county service area in Northeast Florida and at least twice annually overnight to state collaboration meetings across the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

Utilize assigned curricula to deliver localized nutrition education at program sites and partner agencies.
Conduct cooking demonstrations at community events and partner sites.
Uphold policies, principles, and best practices for food safety, attaining ServSafe certification, and other required trainings.
Administer Pre, Post, and Delayed Post Assessments to participants, maintaining accurate records.
Plan and provide a monthly itinerary to the Program Manager.
Maintain timely and accurate records of hours worked and job duties performed.
Enhance relationships with assigned FNEFL Partner sites.
Effectively utilize internal comprehensive data reporting structures and platforms.
Demonstrate a pleasant, professional, and helpful attitude always.
Assist other FNEFL staff on special projects as requested.
Perform any other duties as required or requested.