Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$22/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Philadelphia, PA 19103Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $22.29 - $22.29 HourlyThe Food Trust is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, …
Skills: Community Outreach, Public Health, Food Access, Adult Education, Marketing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • On-site
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The associate will conduct community outreach through canvassing and tabling to connect residents with healthy food resources and farmers markets. They will also support market operations and assist with nutrition education activities and cooking demonstrations.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in community outreach, public health, or a related field. Reliable transportation and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.
Job DetailsJob Location: Philadelphia, PA 19103Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $22.29 - $22.29 HourlyThe Food Trust is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. Through farmers markets, nutrition education, and community partnerships, we work to advance food justice and improve health outcomes in neighborhoods across Philadelphia and beyond.
As a Community Nutrition Outreach Associate, you will help connect Philadelphia residents with healthy food resources and seasonal farmers markets through community outreach, education, and engagement.
Conducting outreach activities such as canvassing, flyering, tabling, and attending community events.
Building relationships with community organizations, health centers, senior centers, and neighborhood partners.
Supporting seasonal farmers market operations and assisting shoppers and vendors.
Sharing information about healthy food resources, nutrition programs, and Food Trust services.
Assisting with nutrition education activities and cooking demonstrations.
Supporting communications, promotional materials, and special events.
This position primarily supports programming in West, North, and Northeast Philadelphia.
Schedule: 15–25 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. This temporary position begins in July 2026 and is expected to continue through September 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension based on funding.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in community outreach, public health, food access, adult education, marketing, nonprofit work, or a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to travel throughout Philadelphia and lift up to 50 pounds.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Access to reliable transportation with the ability to transport materials to locations.
Preferred
Experience with farmers markets, community engagement, or nutrition education.
Familiarity with SNAP and other public benefit programs.
Conversational or fluent Spanish and/or Mandarin.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Philadelphia communities while gaining hands-on experience in community outreach, nutrition education, and food access programming. You'll work alongside a passionate team committed to creating healthier communities and expanding access to nutritious food for all.
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
Delicious, nutritious food for all. Since 1992
Founded in 1992, The Food Trust works with neighborhoods, institutions, retailers, farmers and policymakers across the country to ensure delicious, nutritious food for all. Backed by three decades of research and evaluation, our holistic, community-centered approach to nutrition security weaves together three core programming elements — access, affordability and education — as well as a focus on advocating for public policy solutions.
Offices: 1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA 19103, US
Delicious, nutritious food for all. Since 1992
Founded in 1992, The Food Trust works with neighborhoods, institutions, retailers, farmers and policymakers across the country to ensure delicious, nutritious food for all. Backed by three decades of research and evaluation, our holistic, community-centered approach to nutrition security weaves together three core programming elements — access, affordability and education — as well as a focus on advocating for public policy solutions.
Offices: 1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA 19103, US
