COMMON THREADS 

Common Threads is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is national in scope, with strong roots in each of our 12 major program locations. We are dedicated to teaching children and families eligible for SNAP about cooking and nutrition education to encourage health and wellness. We equip under-resourced communities with information to make affordable, nutritious, and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn, and play. We know that food is rooted in culture and tradition, promoting diversity in our lessons and recipes. We believe that adequate and healthy food contributes to well-being. For more information, visit www.commonthreads.org or Common Threads’ social media accounts (@CommonThreadsOrg on Instagram or Facebook and @CommonThreadsUS on Twitter.

POSITION OVERVIEW: SNAP-ED NYC NUTRITION EDUCATOR 

Common Threads is seeking a Nutrition Educator to lead on-site and virtual classes throughout NYC. The ideal candidate is responsible for maintaining a high quality of implementation, scheduling, auditing, and communication with school staff, community partners, and the Common Threads team. This position will work with and share responsibilities with local Program Managers. There will be frequent travel within the city to partner schools and a training trip to the Albany conference once a year. 

This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Nutrition Education Manager. This position offers a hybrid work model that includes onsite (Staten Island office) and remote days as determined by the manager, with regular local travel to school and community partner sites within all 5 boroughs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Teach children and adults cooking skills and nutrition, both virtually and/or in person; give participants the tools to make healthy choices using existing lesson plans from Common Threads

• Work with students in 1st-8th grades and their parents, and manage a classroom of approximately 25 participants and one classroom teacher

• Communicate with school and partner organization staff and admin, as well as with Common Threads staff

• Educators will be trained on and follow the Common Threads curriculum, policies and procedures, and administrative requirements

• Educators are required to follow the approved course curriculum, complete all grocery shopping (paid for by Common Threads) and submit required documentation

• Administer pre-and post-surveys to students and families and manage paperwork (if applicable)

• Other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions of this role and are not an exhaustive list of all personnel performing this position. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Nutrition, dietetics, community and behavioral health, health education, public health, nursing (or related field) required

• Experience teaching or working with children and adults in diverse community settings is strongly preferred.

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

• Culinary school and/or food industry experience is strongly preferred

• Possess positive, upbeat energy and a passion for wellness, food access, tolerance and awareness, and making a positive impact on society

• Strong time management and logical thinking skills; must be task-oriented

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skillset

• Strong skills in written & verbal communication, organization, and collaboration

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, and Google Drive documents. 

• Experience and/or high comfort level working virtually with internal and external team members

• A commitment to the mission and values of Common Threads

• Must hold current food service sanitation certifications or obtain within the first 90 days of employment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Mileage or MTA transit will be reimbursed.

• This position is grant-funded through SNAP-Ed. Salary range: $55-60k

• This is a full-time position that will primarily work Monday - Friday.  Some nights and/or weekends may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Common Threads employees are subject to a background check prior to employment.

• Instructors should be comfortable teaching in a virtual setting and possess adequate technology to teach a class, such as a laptop/computer/digital tablet, camera, headphones/mic, etc.

• Instructors must be available to teach for eight consecutive weeks, typically once per week

• Instructors must arrive at the class location one hour before class start time to prep for in-person programming. In virtual classes, instructors must adequately prepare for the class in their home kitchen; and join the meeting ready to teach at least 5 minutes before class start time.

• Candidate should reside in the NYC area.

• Candidate must attend mandatory training in Albany, NY, or other virtual or in-person training, as required.

• Position reports to the New York City Nutrition Education Manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use close vision, distance vision, and be able to adjust focus; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.  

COMMON THREADS’ EEO STATEMENT:  

Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

HOW TO APPLY: 

View the complete application online and apply at www.commonthreads.org/careers. No phone calls, please. Serious applicants only; incomplete applications will not be considered.  No third-party firms.