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Leah’s Pantry is a California non-profit organization that promotes healthier lives among low-income and food insecure populations throughout California. We work with CalFresh-eligible individuals to support healthy, sustained behavior changes through interactive, effective, and culturally relevant programs, both in person and online.
We also provide staff training to organizations that serve low-income individuals in order to build their capacity around nutrition education programming. Last, we ensure that the right tools exist to make these programs effective. Examples of tools developed and maintained by Leah’s Pantry include Food Smarts curriculum, EatFresh.org, the EatFresh.org Mini Course, and cookbooks developed by community members.
Leah’s Pantry is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Leah’s Pantry is looking to hire a nutrition educator to teach in-person nutrition education workshop series and presentations to older adults and adults with disabilities in San Francisco. There are also additional opportunities to teach classes for other programs at Leah’s Pantry.
Position Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct nutrition education and cooking workshops using approved Food Smarts curriculum and materials (primarily in-person).
- Plan for class, shop for food, and gather necessary materials.
- Submit monthly workshop data and expense reports.
Expectations
- Positive attitude while working with older adults and adults with disabilities.
- Reliable, friendly and collaborative. Teamwork comes naturally to you.
- Ability to embrace the flexible mindset required to be successful in a small but busy organization. Sense of humor a must!
- Responsive to internal and external communication.
- Maintain organized and clear records, including attendance sheets and paperwork.
- Life-long learner. Eager to learn new things, in new ways, from a wide variety of people
Qualifications
- Bi-literacy required in Cantonese
- Willing to work hard with energy and enthusiasm
- Reliable and punctual
- Willing to learn
- Flexible and able to respond to new situations
- Ability to listen and take directions
- Able to receive and incorporate constructive feedback
- Ability to carry out tasks quickly and competently
- Interest in cooking and healthy eating
- Background check required
- Experience working with low-income and ethnically diverse older adults and adults with disabilities
Compensation
- Expenses for mileage and parking will be reimbursed by Leah’s Pantry.
- $75 per 60-minute workshop (rate includes planning, prep and clean-up)/ $25 per hour for meetings and administrative work
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 – $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 10 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Francisco, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Can you provide proof of COVID vaccination status?
- Do you live in San Francisco or are you willing to travel to San Francisco 2-3 times/week to teach in person classes?
- Are you a fluent Cantonese speaker?
Work Location: In person
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