Food Education Program Assistant

FoodStream
New York, NY
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Foodstream LEARN provides hands-on food education to NYC students. We are looking for reliable Program Assistants to support school-based cooking and food education programs.

What You Will Do

Assist with program setup, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Monitor supplies, support sanitation, and assist with attendance and documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for experience working with children, a genuine interest in food or education, and strong reliability and organization skills.

Requirements

  • Experience working with children or young people
  • Interest in food, cooking, nutrition, gardening, or education
  • Warm, patient, and encouraging communication
  • Strong reliability, organization, and attention to detail
  • Comfort working in active, fast-moving school environments
  • Ability to lift, carry, and organize program materials safely
  • Reliable transportation to assigned school sites
  • Experience supporting multilingual learners, neurodivergent students, or students receiving special-education services

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Reliable transportation to assigned school sites
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