Nutrition and Cooking Program Outreach Educator

Nutrition and Cooking Program Outreach Educator-Full Time

Title: Nutrition and Cooking Program Outreach Educator

Job Group Category: Non-Exempt

Type: Full-time

Unit: Nutrition

Schedule: Mon-Fri, occasional weekends

Hours: 40

Direct Reports: No

Reports to: Nutrition Manager

About Feeding Northeast Florida: Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) is the region’s largest nonprofit (501c3) food bank and hunger relief network. FNEFL provides nutritious foods and other essential goods to those in need and strives to improve the quality of life for people living in and around Northeast and North Central Florida by addressing food insecurity, poverty and poor health. Alongside our network of food distribution, agency and community partners, the Food Bank provides food resources and hope to help all people living in our 12-county service area—Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St.

John’s and Union—who struggle to feed themselves and their families. Feeding Northeast Florida works daily to find solutions to address the issues of food insecurity and poverty through awareness, advocacy, education, and action in ways that promote dignity, respect and empowerment.

Position Summary: The Nutrition and Cooking Program Outreach Educator plays a crucial role in the Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) Nutrition Department, supporting strategies and partnerships aimed at providing access to healthy and nutritious foods, enhancing individual and family stability, and addressing food insecurity across the region. This position involves delivering community‑based nutrition education, conducting cooking demonstrations, supporting food‑is‑medicine initiatives, and maintaining strong relationships with community partners.

The ideal candidate is deeply committed to the food bank’s mission, driven by the opportunity to create meaningful change and consistently follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and takes accountability for their actions—viewing mistakes as opportunities for growth. They act with integrity, even in difficult situations, and demonstrate both cognitive and emotional flexibility while navigating the dynamic challenges of community‑based work.

• Utilize assigned curricula to deliver localized nutrition education at program sites and partner agencies.
• Conduct cooking demonstrations at community events and partner sites.
• Uphold policies, principles, and best practices for food safety, attaining Serv Safe certification, and other required trainings.
• Administer Pre, Post, and Delayed Post Assessments to participants, maintaining accurate records.
• Plan and provide a monthly itinerary to the Program Manager.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of hours worked and job duties performed.
• Enhance relationships with assigned FNEFL Partner sites.
• Effectively utilize internal comprehensive data reporting structures and platforms.
• Demonstrate a pleasant, professional, and helpful attitude always.
• Assist other FNEFL staff on special projects as requested.
• Perform any other duties as required or requested.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience or exemplary experience in lieu of education preference.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, training, and group presentations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience working in low‑income, culturally diverse communities.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including non‑English speakers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Canva.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable daily transportation for business travel is required; travel is daily throughout our 12‑county service area in Northeast Florida and at least twice annually overnight to state collaboration meetings across the state of Florida.

Work Environment: This position is in an office/warehouse environment and requires a flexible schedule and travel to accommodate FNEFL events. Work is performed indoors and outdoors with regular exposure…