United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers.
Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world's most recognized charitable brands, we envision caring communities in which all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure
lives.
UWNYC works side-by-side with individuals, nonprofits, government, businesses, foundations, faith-based organizations, and community partners in developing strategies to produce far-reaching results. We create
and fund initiatives focused on improving the quality of life for individuals and families; provide technical assistance, leadership development, and other support to strengthen the capacity of our nonprofit partners; and advocate on important issues affecting
our communities.
Consultant Position: Program/Site Review Consultant with United Way of New York City - Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP)
General Responsibilities:
The Program/Site Review Consultant will conduct on-site program reviews of emergency food programs (EFPs) funded by United Way of New York City - Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program. Program
reviews include nutrition, food safety, and administrative components. Consultants will be trained on how to evaluate each component using standardized site monitoring forms and data entry into the FeedNYC.org database. Program reviews are conducted during
EFP hours of operation and will be assigned based on consultant’s stated availability. This consultant position requires at least 15-20 hours per month with variable hours from October 2015 through May 2015. Consultants will receive $19.50 per hour.
Specific Duties:
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Conduct on-site program reviews of UWNYC-funded emergency food programs during hours of operation.
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Schedule program reviews directly with EFP contact person by phone or email 1-3 weeks prior to visit.
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Use site monitoring forms to assess EFPs for adherence to nutrition, food safety, and administrative requirements.
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Provide written and verbal technical assistance regarding nutrition, food safety, and program administration during site visit.
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Assess needs for food service equipment based on food safety and sanitation issues and make recommendations as required.
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Complete site monitoring forms and data entry into FeedNYC.org within two weeks of conducting a program review.
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Attend a paid training in October 2015 and additional paid trainings, as required.
Job Requirements:
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Knowledgeable about community nutrition, food safety, food service, and hunger as they relate to New York City residents.
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Have professional or academic experience in any of the above topics.
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Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Ability to travel city-wide on public transportation or in own vehicle.
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Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per month from October 2015 to May 2016 or until assigned program reviews are completed.
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Ability to communicate in a timely manner with UWNYC about status of program reviews and other pertinent information.
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Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays.
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Strong preference will be given to candidates currently holding a
NYC Food Protection Course. Candidates without this certification will be required to take the course
within the first month of hire on their own time and without remuneration.
Cover letter requirements:
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Include availability (days and hours) to conduct site visits now through January 2016
Please email resume and cover letter to:
Stacey McCarthy, MPH
United Way of New York City- Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program
Stacey McCarthy | Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program
United Way of New York City | 205 E. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 | 212.251.4060 |
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