Community Nutrition Coordinator

Position Summary 

The Project Coordinator will implement SNAP-Ed approved nutrition programming in a variety of retail food access points (corner stores, grocery stores and farmers markets) and community sites (including libraries and healthcare sites), with the aim of reaching SNAP-eligible adults (SNAP-Ed is an evidence based program designed to promote healthy eating behaviors and active lifestyles for low-income individuals and families who are eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] benefits). Nutrition education activities will be based on the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.

The Project Coordinator will also plan and implement approved environmental interventions in
assigned sites with the goal of increasing access to healthy, affordable food and supporting healthy choices. The Project Coordinator will also serve as a liaison within assigned communities and is responsible for establishing and maintaining community partnerships, identifying new sites for nutrition education programming, and finding ways to connect our work with other departments at TFT.
 

The Project Coordinator will regularly update documentation and conduct other administrative tasks to demonstrate programmatic reach, adhering to required deadlines.
This position has regular contact with members of the community and is expected to represent The Food Trust in a professional manner. This position requires collaborative work both within and across departments.
 

The Project Coordinator can expect to work in the field / on-site three to four days per week, with the balance of their time spent on administrative tasks (including occasional visits to our main office). Project Coordinators will be responsible for balancing priorities and scheduling work to ensure timely completion.
 

The Project Coordinator will report to the Program Manager.

The ideal candidate is:

● outgoing and comfortable engaging people in conversation
 

● meticulous about data tracking and data entry and has a working knowledge of Google Sheets
and other data tracking apps and software.
 

● flexible and can work in a variety of settings – from corner stores to health clinics – providing
education both in groups and one-on-one.

Essential Functions 

• Provide nutrition education lessons, training, materials, and other interventions to reach SNAP
eligible participants at a variety of sites including but not limited to: corner stores, healthcare
facilities, farmers markets, community centers, supermarkets, schools and other identified sites.
 

• Provide effective nutrition education programming using facilitated group dialogue and other
evidence-based approaches including, but not limited to: cooking demonstrations, series classes,
store tours, health fairs, and other direct instruction promoting a healthy, physically active lifestyle.
 

• Incorporate policy, systems, and environmental change (PSE) approaches, in coordination with
nutrition education, to improve the health of the community (i.e. food incentive programs, healthy
food marketing and signage, attending food policy council meetings).
 

• Identify community resources that promote food access, physical activity, or healthy eating in order
to share with other educators, partners, and participants.
• Recruit sites to host nutrition education, and conduct outreach to promote upcoming
programming.
 

• Establish and foster relationships with residents, community members/partners, and site staff
within assigned communities, promoting collaboration.
 

• Identify and facilitate opportunities for cross-programming with other departments at The Food
Trust.
 

• Use cultural understanding to select appropriate programming resources, taste tests and recipes.
 

• Transport all programming materials to/from programming sites, including picking up food and
materials for nutrition education programming.
 

• Collect program documentation from participants.
 

• Complete weekly/monthly administrative tasks within communicated timeline including tracking
programming in all required tracking documents, as determined by supervisors.
 

• Lead in the administration of evaluation within communities as assigned.
 

• Attend community and civic group meetings to connect SNAP-Ed programs with community needs.
 

• Participate in regional, departmental and agency meetings/trainings.
 

• Assist Program Manager with staff training, program planning, and leading meetings as needed.
 

Non-Essential Functions

● Attend relevant workshops or join professional industry groups as necessary to maintain
professional knowledge.
 

● Adhere to The Food Trust’s security guidelines and ensure the appropriate handling of sensitive
information.
 

● Facilitate and attend relevant staff meetings to promote communication and execution of goals,
including representing the SNAP-Ed program at cross-departmental meetings.
 

● Complete special projects specific to the function of the department or as needed for the
department as directed by the supervisor.
 

● Support agency-wide efforts focused on furthering The Food Trust’s mission.
 

● Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

● Understanding of The Food Trust’s mission, goals and objectives and ability to work
independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.
 

● Ability to organize tasks and follow-up in an efficient manner with strong attention to detail in
a fast-paced environment.
 

● Demonstrated ability to manage multiple daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term tasks by
carefully setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and scheduling time efficiently.
 

● Knowledge and ability to implement adult educational learning techniques and strategies.
 

● Possess cultural understanding for diverse groups and use this knowledge to enhance
programming, effectively communicate and foster relationships.
 

● Ability to travel in and around assigned region(s) to conduct educational programs in diverse
areas.
 

● Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
 

● Ability to operate, clean/ sanitize, and transport cooking-related equipment as necessary to
implement cooking component of the program.
 

● Effective written and verbal communication skills.
 

● Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial,
cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external partners
and community members.
 

● Adheres to all The Food Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
 

● Attends all The Food Trust in-services as required.
 

● Flexibility to work varying hours (including early mornings, evening hours, and occasional
weekend events) not to exceed a 40-hour work week.

Experience, Education and Licensure 

Minimum Experience: 2 years of related work experience teaching/working with adults.
 

Minimum Education: BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study or relevant work experience.

Languages: Spanish fluency required.

Physical Demands

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand and walk to/from or
while conducting educational activities; the employee will on a daily basis sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; talk or
hear. The employee will climb stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch, taste or smell.
 

● The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of program materials and other related
documents including while climbing stairs.
 

● Operate related office equipment and use necessary tools.
 

● Specific vision abilities required by the job include frequent reading and close vision; distance
vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

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

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

2. Work is primarily conducted within community sites that will require travel on a regular basis.
 

3. Programming will occur outside and may be required to work in heat, wind, rain and other
weather conditions.
 

4. Position may require occasional trips to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.
 

5. May require working non-traditional hours based on operational needs.

Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

How to Apply 

Email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Community Nutrition Coordinator (Philadelphia)” in the subject line.

The Food Trust adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.