Summer Food Explorer Specialist All Boroughs

Company: NEW YORK EDGE, INC
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Camp Food Explorer Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs! Who we are: New York Edge is a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life. What is A Food Explorer Specialist: New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the seasonal role of Summer Day Camp Food Explorer Specialist. In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of the Summer Day Camp program. Specialists are responsible for leading Summer activities for children and teens at New York Edge program sites. What will you do: Build strong relationships with and among students Teach or co-lead daily activities Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students Instruct participants on the activities' principles, techniques, and safety procedures and show them how to use materials and equipment properly. Other Duties as assigned by supervisor REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent required Must be 18 years old Preferred Degree in or currently studying Nutrition, Public Health, and/or subject that applies. Schedule: Part-Time Seasonal/Temporary (July 2nd – August 14th) Weekly Scheduled Hours of 16-29 No Summer Camp on July 4 Elementary school: Monday-Friday 8am-1pm or 12pm-6pm. Middle school: operates Monday-Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 8am-6pm (until August 7th) Pay: $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials) To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/ New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health. At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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