Social Action- Veggie Butcher
District of Columbia, USA (On-site)
Posted 9 days ago
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Job Description
Position: Nutrition Educator, Veggie Butcher Employee:
Status: PT Hourly, Non-Exempt, Seasonal Job Code: Position #:
Branch: Association Services Office Revision Date: July 31, 2026
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
Nutrition Educator, Veggie Butcher will be responsible for providing on-site fruit and vegetable break down and culinary and food access assistance for SNAP eligible market-goers at assigned DC produce plus markets.
Supervisory Responsibility:
X No Supervisory responsibility
¨ Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel
¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees
Organizational Structure:
Job title to which this position reports: SNAP Ed Manager
Job titles directly reporting to this position: None
Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Run the on-site Veggie Butcher Stand at selected DC Produce Plus market
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Set-up and break-down of Veggie Butcher Stand
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Work with customers to break down their purchased produce to their desired cut
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Package and label broken down produce while strictly adhering to food safety guidelines
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Ensure a clean and tidy environment
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Work with market administrator to seamlessly integrate Veggie Butcher Stand into Market
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Offer extraordinary customer service and culinary technical assistance experience to customers
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Create a vibrant community at the market by becoming familiar with the neighborhood and population, working with community partners, and creating a welcoming environment for all
Customer Service Standards:
Staff Engagement:
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Greet everyone with a smile, eye contact and by name
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Be knowledgeable of all programs and activities to engage candidates
Facility Excellence:
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Ensure that information communicated and/or displayed is updated and accurate
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Be proactive and responsive to all candidate and staff needs
Show:
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Share personal Y experience with all
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Share Y Mission stories
Required Competencies:
Mission Advancement
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Values – Models and teaches the Ys values.
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Community – Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives.
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Philanthropy – Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
Collaboration
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Inclusion – Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
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Relationships - Builds relationships to create small communities.
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Influence – Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
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Communication – Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.
Operational Effectiveness
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Quality Results – Holds self-accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth
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Emotional Maturity – Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
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Functional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:
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Culinary background with strong knife skills
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Ability to become ServSafe or Food Safety certified (the Y can fund this training if needed)
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Ability to work outdoors in summer temperatures
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Strong problem solving and communication skills
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Customer service skills
Working Conditions:
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Physical ability to work on feet for extended periods of time
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Physical ability to lift up to fifty pounds
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Ability to work outdoors in summer temperatures
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Ability to work weekends
Pay Range: $18-$22
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. OUR IMPACTThe YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
