Lead Instructors - Independent Contractor

• Description: Hold 7-weekly pre-designed nutrition lessons with assistant instructors for students from grades pre-K to 5 in the Chinese American community
• Dates: Week of July 1 to August 14. Flexible in the week; 45-60 minutes lessons. You can teach more or less based on your schedule
• Location: Flushing, Chinatown, or Brooklyn
• Duties & Responsibilities Include:
  • Commuting to public school sites to facilitate nutrition education lessons
  • Reviewing lesson plans and teaching materials before lessons, and preparing any necessary materials needed for the lesson for the week
  • Communicating with supervisors with relevant feedback, questions, and/or concerns regarding lesson flow and preparation
  • Provide guidance to the intern instructor as needed
• Qualification & Requirement:
  • Commit to at least six lessons (required to attend the first and last lesson)
  • Effective and efficient communicator
  • Motivated to learn and receptive to feedback
  • Works well with children
  • Has knowledge in nutrition/education (preferred, but not required)
  • Preferred Chinese speaker (Cantonese/Mandarin), but not required
  • Eligibility for this position is not contingent upon any particular cultural background. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
• What will you get from the experience?
  • Competitive Compensation – $45–$65 per session, commensurate with classroom size and student age group.
  • Teach & Learn Together – Gain hands-on experience leading nutrition lessons for students and parents in the Chinese American community.
  • Guided Support – You’ll always have an immediate contact person to guide you and answer questions along the way.
  • Work with Kids – Build meaningful connections with children while helping them celebrate food, culture, and healthy habits.
  • Discover Community – Learn directly from families and immerse yourself in the unique cultural fabric of New York City.
  • Be Part of CHIFAN – Join a welcoming network of volunteers, interns, educators, and community members who share your passion for health, food, and culture.

Assistant Instructors - Intern

• Description: Assist Lead Instructors for 7-weekly pre-designed nutrition lessons for students from grades pre-K to 5 in the Chinese American community
• Dates: Week of July 1 to August 14. Flexible in the week; 45-60 minutes lessons. You can teach more or less based on your schedule
• Location: Flushing, Chinatown, or Brooklyn
• Duties & Responsibilities Include:
  • Commuting to public school sites to facilitate nutrition education lessons
  • Reviewing lesson plans and teaching materials before lessons, and preparing any necessary materials needed for the lesson for the week
  • Communicating with the Lead Instructor with relevant feedback, questions, and/or concerns regarding lesson flow and preparation
• Qualification & Requirement:
  • Commit to at least six lessons (required to attend the first and last lesson)
  • Effective and efficient communicator
  • Motivated to learn and receptive to feedback
  • Works well with children (highly recommended)
  • Has knowledge in nutrition/education (preferred, but not required)
  • Preferred Chinese speaker (Cantonese/Mandarin), but not required
  • Eligibility for this position is not contingent upon any particular cultural background. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
• What will you get from the experience?
  • Teach & Learn Together – Gain hands-on experience leading nutrition lessons for students and parents in the Chinese American community.
  • Guided Support – You’ll always have an immediate contact person to guide you and answer questions along the way.
  • Work with Kids – Build meaningful connections with children while helping them celebrate food, culture, and healthy habits.
  • Discover Community – Learn directly from families and immerse yourself in the unique cultural fabric of New York City.
  • Be Part of CHIFAN – Join a welcoming network of volunteers, interns, educators, and community members who share your passion for health, food, and culture.
  • This is not a paid position. However, a stipend will be given to those who attended at least 6 sessions at each applied site to cover transportation costs.

Research Assistants

• Description: Assist the Research Director with literature review, abstract/manuscript drafting, and data analysis of questionnaire data
• Dates: Flexible meeting times. 3-4 team meetings during the semester, with one individual check-in meeting mid-semester (more meetings can be scheduled, subject to intern's desire and availability)
• Location: Remote
• Approximate workload: 1-2 hours weekly
• Duties & Responsibilities Include:
  • Assist in literature review regarding current nutrition education initiatives and their potential associations with acculturation due to a lack of cultural relevance in nutrition education
  • Assist in writing abstracts for submission to conferences, as well as formatting a poster if the abstract is accepted
  • Assist in drafting manuscript(s) for potential journal submission (please note that publication is not guaranteed during the internship time period)
  • Perform data analysis regarding pre- and post-program questionnaire data from previous and/or current semester
• Qualification & Requirement:
  • Attend all Research Team meetings and individual check-in meetings unless prior notice is given and absence is approved
  • Effective and efficient communicator
  • Motivated to learn and receptive to feedback
  • Data analytics background with experience in using data analysis platforms or languages such as SPSS, Stata, R, etc (highly preferred)
  • Has knowledge in nutrition/education (preferred, but not required)
• What will you get from the experience
  • Hone Skills in Research – Gain hands-on experience in conducting literature reviews, scientific writing, and performing data analysis.
  • Research Presentations and Publications – Depending on abstracts accepted, you may have a chance to present at one or more conferences during the year. Interns may also be included on the author list for accepted abstracts/manuscripts.
  • Collaborative Teamwork – Work closely with fellow interns and staff, building skills in communication and collaboration.
  • Be Part of CHIFAN – Join a welcoming network of volunteers, interns, educators, and community members who share your passion for health, food, and culture.