Share Email Opening Title DC Grocery Truck Nutrition Education Fellow   Reports to: Head of Nutrition Education   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC   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 Curbside Groceries was designed to provide groceries for sale to areas experiencing transportation barriers and gaps in accessibility of affordable, nutritious food. The Nutrition fellow will work with our nutrition education team and be trained by our dietitian to develop and teach nutrition education at our DC and Maryland Curbside Grocery Truck Sites. A nutrition knowledge base therefore is preferred, but not required. 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 nutrition education. This fellowship position will provide the fellow with the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the issues surrounding food insecurity in the DMV Area. 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 team.   Position Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Complete an intensive 2-week nutrition education training Design and distribute nutrition education materials and recipe cards at DC or Maryland sites (fellows will be assigned to one region) Develop and present effective and relevant nutrition information/activities (eventually including food demonstrations and recipe tastings) to target audience 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 transferrable program/functional experience. Proficiency with basic computer software programs (including MS Word) Ability to prepare recipes Ability to clearly communicate and to read and write in English Excellent customer service skills Close relationship/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 January 2022 COMPETENCIES: Experience working with low-income communities Comfort with purchasing and preparing foods Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the supervisor. Experience in teaching adult education or other relevant work experience, preferred Some nutrition-related knowledge/experience/background preferred (nutrition education/dietetics training provided) Local candidates in the D.C. Southeast and Prince George County areas preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 30 pounds  WORK ENVIRONMENT:   This position’s main office will be the DC Office in NE, Washington DC, 20 hours a week for 6 months Ability to travel to Curbside Grocery truck sites in DC or Maryland   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. 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