New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, health and wellness, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shaping their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.
NKCDC has a strong reputation, both locally and nationally, with longstanding credibility of serving as a trusted and valuable partner and collaborator. The organization is one of only two community development organizations in Philadelphia chartered members of the NeighborWorks America network. Our current work using a trauma-informed community engagement model, applying a racial equity lens across the organization, and leading programs at the intersection of health and housing are keeping NKCDC at the cutting edge of community development. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the communities in Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond — a population of over 62,800, 23% of whom live below the federal poverty level — to make sure neighborhood development benefits all residents.
More information can be found at nkcdc.org.
Function
The SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Manager is responsible for planning and implementing SNAP-Ed and Nourish nutrition education programming and Policy Systems and Environment (PSE) initiatives that align with the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Guidelines and community needs. This position is responsible for using evidence-based practices to design and deliver nutrition education for diverse groups and intervention settings. This position also oversees and participates in community outreach, event coordination, maintaining and growing partner relationships, supporting other educators in delivering health promotion activities and engaging community leaders. In collaboration with the project director, this manager is responsible for overseeing program activities to maintain fidelity to the statewide SNAP-Ed mission and relevant approved plan documents and for ensuring team activities align with program goals, narratives, and estimated monthly and annual budgets. They will also bring strong leadership and management skills into a creative and productive workplace culture that centers its work in Trauma-informed Community Development, food justice, and REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) work in the organization and with partners.
Reports to
Director of Food Systems.
Direct Report/Supervises
The Nutrition Education Manager will directly supervise two part-time associates.
Responsibilities
• Design and implement lesson plans for SNAP-Ed and Nourish programs, including health and nutrition
education, cooking, physical fitness, and food budgeting.
• Organize and deliver engaging in-person or web-based education lessons, workshops, and cooking
demonstrations that reinforce learning.
• Create, oversee, and execute recruitment and engagement plans for program participation.
• Maintain open communication with internal and external partners and support the communications plan.
• Work with the Nutrition Education Manager and other staff to ensure administrative tasks are completed
and the program functions efficiently.
• Acquire, maintain, and manage program equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Develop and support new initiatives and programs based on research and community needs.
• Design Nourish meal kits and programming using SNAP-Ed approved recipes and lessons.
• Create and maintain systems for managing data, research, and program planning.
• Plan and implement PSE (Policy, Systems, and Environmental) projects.
• Ensure the program meets all reporting and grant requirements.
• Design and deliver training and technical assistance for staff and partners, including workshops from an
equity and trauma-informed perspective.
• Attend community meetings, events, classes, and training courses as needed, including occasional evenings
and weekends.
• Participate in SNAP-Ed directors’ meetings, ME meetings, and monthly NKCDC manager/director meetings.
• Maintain a calendar of events and communicate updates to the team through Outlook and other methods.
• Support HR functions within the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field preferred.
• Certification in population health or community health initiatives required.
Experience:
• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in community-based organizations,
teaching, or facilitating.
• Proven experience in program management, including planning, implementing, and overseeing complex
programs with multiple partners.
• Prior experience with publicly funded health promotion, community health, or child nutrition initiatives
preferred.
• Experience with community health workers or SNAP-Ed programs is a plus.
• Experience delivering evidence-based programming and familiarity with federal grant reporting
requirements, budget management, and compliance.
• Experience in the culinary field is a plus.
Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage and supervise multiple staff members.
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• Ability to handle high-stress situations with empathy and concern.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/MS 365/SharePoint applications required.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move at least 25 lbs of program materials and equipment.
Other Requirements:
• Flexibility to work off-site, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
Compensation
The salary for this position will be $69,877.86/yr. with a full-time schedule, 35 hours per week. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets in the nonprofit sector. Excellent benefits include an HMO health plan, long- and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. This position will be on-site at our central office, 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19134.
Application process
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@nkcdc.org, with “[YOUR NAME] Nutrition Education Manager” in the subject line. Applications received by August 16, 2024, will be given full consideration. All candidate resumes are considered and kept on file for one year, but we cannot always respond personally depending on the volume of inquiries.
Hiring process
Our hiring process includes a 20–30-minute interview with HR, followed by an in-person interview with the hiring manager, and finally an hour-long “panel” interview with 3-4 staff members. Reference checks are conducted after the final interview.
NKCDC provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion, language, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or physical ability. We know groups subjected to systemic oppression– including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply unless and until they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are marginalized.