Summer Food Explorer Specialist Boroughs

Summer Camp Food Explorer Specialists – Open in 5 Boroughs

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Camp Food Explorer Specialists. Multiple openings across 5 boroughs!

New York Edge is a non‑profit organization and one of the largest providers of school‑based after‑school programs in New York City and the metropolitan region, serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high‑school students each year. The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in under-invested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self‑confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the seasonal role of Summer Day Camp Food Explorer Specialist. In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of the Summer Day Camp program. Specialists are responsible for leading summer activities for children and teens at New York Edge program sites.

• Build strong relationships with and among students
• Teach or co‑lead daily activities
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
• Instruct participants on the activities’ principles, techniques, and safety procedures and show them how to use materials and equipment properly
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be 18 years old
• Preferred Degree in or currently studying Nutrition, Public Health, and/or a related subject

Part‑time Seasonal (July 1st – August 14th)

Weekly scheduled hours: 15–29 hrs per week. (No Summer Camp on July 3rd)

• Elementary school:
  Monday‑Friday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Middle school:
  Monday‑Thursday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm;
  Fridays 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (until August 7th)

$20–25/hour (based on experience and credentials)

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New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.

At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3‑hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change.

New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.