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Overview About the Organization Come join Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County! We are the first food bank in the State of California, and the second in the nation. We pride ourselves in providing 10 million pounds of food annually to over 65,000 people per month through our network of 150-member agencies and programs. We believe that a thriving community is one where everyone has access to nutritious food to support their health and wellbeing. Our team is dedicated to inspiring and supporting our community to provide nourishment for all community members. EOE Statement Second Harvest seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce that brings a broad range of perspectives and experiences to our work. We value lived experience alongside learned experience and we encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of our qualifications. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Second Harvest is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex and sexual orientation. Second Harvest will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Job Details Status: Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Job Title: Health and Wellness Specialist Salary: $49,290-$53,671 DOE Position Summary The Health and Wellness Specialist will play a key role in the Healthy Food Box Program Team at Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County. Reporting to the Health and Wellness Director, the Health and Wellness Specialist will support membership, site-level communications, and assist with program administration duties. Working alongside the operations and nutrition education teams, the specialist will take part in the packaging process of the Healthy Food Program boxes and support the co-development of relevant educational materials. A key program task includes enrolling members in the Healthy Food Box program, via a secure database, and collecting feedback from members in their chosen language (English or Spanish) for program monitoring purposes. Development of lesson plans, implementation of lessons to the public or staff, training team members, nutrition ambassadors, and providing individual coaching to the participants will be part of the role. The Health and Wellness Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the nutritional education implemented meets program standards as determined by funding source and the Director program evaluation. The Health and Wellness Specialist does not supervise staff. Reports To: Health and Wellness Director Program Focus: Healthy Food Box Program: 90% and Other: 10% Responsibilities Responsible for supporting member enrollment and entering member information into an online case management program database. Carrying a member case load, which includes weekly consultations via telehealth (online or telephone). Work in collaboration with internal teams to determine which food items meet food as medicine standards. Support with the weekly planning of the Healthy food box delivery. This includes working with the Health & Wellness team for coordination, strategizing and troubleshooting. Identify appropriate and culturally relevant diagnosis recipes and educational materials in collaboration with the Health & Wellness team. Assist program manager with internal training and education on CalAIM program Translate program materials as needed Take part in conversations with community partners to best support provide individualized care for program participants. Qualifications Training and Experience: Experience working with under-resourced/served communities, or experience working in government, nonprofit or faith-based organizations Knowledge and interest in nutrition, diet-related chronic illness prevention and management, food justice, food as medicine, and community health. Excellent customer service skills including empathy, tact and patience in working with diverse clients at varying stages of their health and wellness journey. Ability to present information to a wide range of audiences in an inclusive and engaging manner Bachelor’s OR associate’s degree in Kinesiology, Sociology, Psychology, Community Studies, Nutrition Science, Public Health, or another related field; OR two years of college course work OR equivalent education and experience; OR Community Health Worker Certificate and equivalent experience. Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Bilingual English/Spanish required. Bicultural strongly preferred. Comfortable communicating respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, and from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles; sensitivity and understanding of diverse, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of residents in the community-at-large Experience with community engagement and knowledge of community resources (governmental, community, and social service organizations) High degree of flexibility, ability to multitask, and meet strict deadlines Strong personal computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing to generate files and manipulate data, utilizing spreadsheet and word processing tools. Correct English and Spanish usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Basic filing and record-keeping methods and procedures Ability to maintain confidentiality of participant information Promote SHFB and/or program to prospective participants and or the community Additional Requirements: Must have access to a motor vehicle, as well as valid auto insurance coverage. Must have a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record, as documented by a current MVR Must pass a background and TB test as required by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, in order to work at on-campus locations. Participation in Food Safety/Food Defense programs Commitment to serving vulnerable populations and ending hunger in Santa Cruz County Adherence to the Code of Conduct and all policies/procedures related to compliance. Adherence to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Physical & Work Conditions: Ability to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including hearing, lifting up to 20-30 pounds, keyboard use, frequent standing/sitting, and outdoor work as needed. Flexible schedule to respond to community needs; emergency responder role may apply. Benefits Health and Wellness: 4 Gold-rated medical plans, employer-paid benefits for employee and dependent coverages, and other benefits. Paid Time Off: three weeks vacation in first year, 10 holidays, 12 sick days per year. Financial Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement. Work Schedule & Location: STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE: Start and end times vary, 7:00AM–7:00PM, Monday–Friday; some evenings and occasional weekends required. WORKSITE: onsite 800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville, CA 95076 Application: To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter at Close Date 11/21/2025. 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