Job Description

The Food Bank of South Jersey believes that no one should go to bed hungry. Since 1985, it has served the children, families, and seniors of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties by distributing safe and healthy food, providing nutrition education and cooking courses, and developing sustainable pathways for neighbors to improve their lives. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and member of Feeding America, FBSJ distributed nearly 18 million meals in 2023, through direct distributions and its network of more than 200 partner agencies.

To learn more about how you can become a valued part of the FBSJ team, dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient emergency food distribution network to eliminate hunger, visit

Job Title: Educator, Health & Wellness

Department: Health & Wellness

Reports to: Senior Manager, Health & Wellness

Supervises : N/A

Job Family: Individual Contributor

Hourly Rate: $22.86 per hour

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Date Revised: October 2024

Summary of Position :

The Educator will be responsible for the delivery of health and wellness classes and healthy cooking demonstrations in designated FBSJ service areas.

Position Responsibilities :

• Execute health and wellness classes and healthy cooking demonstrations within the FBSJ target areas.
• Maintain and track cooking equipment, educational materials and incentives.
• Maintain paper files and database for accurate recordkeeping and timely reporting.
• Develop educational tools, including PowerPoint presentations and flyers.
• Identify health and wellness education resources and materials.
• Assist in recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Attend training for program and professional development.
• May assist in training Nutrition Assistants, volunteers and interns in the delivery of classes and demonstrations.
• May assist with class scheduling and staffing.
• May assist with food and supply ordering, receiving, sorting and delivery.
• Local travel within the FBSJ service area is required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education :

• College degree in human services, health, nutrition, education or related field is required.

Experience and Skills :

• Experience in working with diverse groups required.
• Experience and comfort with using online platforms to meet, present and teach.
• Knowledge of office management and proficiency in administrative tasks.
• Experience and comfort in working in a nonprofit environment.
• Knowledge of common adult and child learning theories/models preferred.
• Knowledge of common behavior change theories/models preferred.
• Highly organized, flexible, adaptable and able to multi-task.
• Proactive in asking for help when needed and willingness to learn.
• Independent worker, self-starter and works well with a team and on his/her own.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Excellent proficiency in using Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail oriented, excellent record keeping and time management skills.
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to use personal vehicle to travel and transport equipment, food and class materials.

Technical Competencies Specific to this Role:

• Administrative support
• Goal-setting abilities
• Industry knowledge in areas related to health, nutrition, education or similar fields.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office 365 Suite  
• Project management skills  
• Public speaking proficiency  
• Ability to facilitate remote and hybrid meetings.  
• Writing proficiency, including copy editing, proofreading, typing, email, and correspondence  

Behavioral Competencies for Individual Contributor:

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, cost-effective results. ​
• Collaboration: Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, teams, organizations, and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and is inclusive of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.​
• Communication : Conveys and receives information and ideas through various media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed appropriately; demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.​
• Empathy: Seeks to understand and respect others’ perspectives and emotions. Demonstrates an active interest in seeing things from different points of view and approaches situations with compassion.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty; keeps commitments; behaves consistently.

We believe in pay transparency and fostering an environment of fairness. The hourly rate for this position begins at $22.86 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our approach to compensation is rooted in valuing the expertise and contributions of all our team members.

The Food Bank of South Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment – including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge – will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Food Bank of South Jersey is an essential business. We believe and support the safety and security of all of our volunteers and our employees. Background checks will be completed for final candidates.

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