Share Email Opening Title MD Grocery Truck Nutrition Education Fellow   Reports to: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - MD   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!   Description This position will provide the fellow with the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the issues surrounding food insecurity in the DMV Area. While working with our nutrition education team, he/she will get an in-depth look into various programs and approaches that are being deployed directly by the Food Bank and indirectly through food assistance organizations to address the issue of food insecurity both in the short and longer term. Fellows are a vital part of the Capital Area Food Bank. The Community Nutrition Fellow will be trained by our dietitian to develop and teach nutrition education at our DC and Maryland Curbside Grocery Truck Sites. Curbside Groceries was designed to provide groceries for sale to areas experiencing transportation barriers and gaps in accessibility of affordable, nutritious food. He/she will also work with our Nutrition Education Specialist and gardener to further expand his/her knowledge base and experience levels that will set him/her up for future employment opportunities in the nutrition education space.   Position Requirements Essential Functions: Complete a 4-week nutrition education training Design and distribute nutrition education materials and recipe cards at DC or Maryland sites (fellow will be assigned to one region) Develop and present effective and relevant nutrition activities (eventually including food demonstrations and recipe tastings) to target audiences Assist with Grocery Truck outreach and promotion Assist with Grocery Truck wellness food tracking, virtual nutrition/cooking classes and other nutrition/garden related programming Survey administration and data entry Purchase and receipt tracking Performs additional job-related duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree or equivalent. (One-year transferrable program/functional experience can substitute for Associate's Degree). One year of volunteer or work-related experience. Proficiency with basic computer software programs (including MS Word) Ability to clearly communicate and to read and write in English Excellent customer service skills Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place Ability to travel to Curbside Grocery truck sites in DC or Maryland Ability to work on or outside the Grocery Truck during all seasons of the year to disseminate nutrition information Must be available to work on Saturdays Must follow COVID-19 safety precautions and mandates on and off site Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team Commitment to work until June 30, 2021 Preferred Qualifications Nutrition-related knowledge/experience/background Experience working with the target audience (limited resource) Comfort with and interest in purchasing and preparing foods and reviewing recipes Experience in adult education or other relevant work experience Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisor. Work Environment This position’s main office will be the DC Office in NE, Washington DC, 20 hours a week until June 30, 2020.   EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CAPITALAREAFOODBANK.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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