Community Health & Navigation Lead (Part-Time CHW / Promotora)

Position Title: Community Health & Navigation Lead (Part-Time CHW / Promotora) Organization: 4Saints Episcopal Food Pantry Location: Hybrid (1-2 days onsite per week based on events calendar) Fort Worth, TX (East Lancaster Avenue Corridor) Position Type: Part-Time (20 Hours/Week) | Grant-Funded (Initial 2-Year Term with renewal and FT conversion potential) Compensation: $21.00 – $28.00 per hour ($21,840 – $29,120 annually) Paid Time Off (PTO): 60 hours / year (equivalent to 3 weeks) Sick & Personal Leave: 40 hours / year (equivalent to 2 weeks) Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year (40 hours total) Year-End Holiday Break: Paid week off between Christmas & New Year’s (20 hours) Reports To: Executive Director transitioning to Community Nutrition and Food as Medicine Initiatives Program Manager upon program expansion About 4Saints Episcopal Food Pantry: Guided by our mission of Feeding Neighbors, Nourishing Community , 4Saints serves Fort Worth’s historic East Lancaster Avenue area by addressing the critical Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) that shape our community’s well-being. Located in a designated food desert, 4Saints pairs a dignified, client-choice food market with targeted health and clinical partnerships. By translating clinical care into accessible, nutritious food, practical education, and ongoing support, we empower neighbors to take control of their health in a welcoming, community-rooted environment. Position Summary: The Community Health & Navigation Lead serves as the frontline bridge between healthcare partners, nutrition education, and community access. Working directly within our client-choice market floor, this role engages clients referred by healthcare partners, conducts Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings, leads hands-on cooking demonstrations, and provides bilingual peer navigation to help community members achieve their health goals. This position is ideal for an energetic, community-minded Community Health Worker or Promotora passionate about food security, health equity, and practical nutrition education. Key Responsibilities: Participant Onboarding & Navigation: Welcome referred clients upon their pantry visits, complete programs orientation, conduct baseline SDOH screenings, and assist participants in navigating public benefits, local resources, etc. Point-of-Choice Market Guidance: Guide market guests through our choice-based food pantry, utilizing shelf-tagging visual cues to help participants connect nutritious food selections with their personal health goals. Culinary Education & Demos: Lead interactive, budget-friendly cooking demonstrations, food tastings, and practical meal preparation and chronic disease self-management (e.g., diabetes-friendly and low-sodium cooking). Educational Content Creation: Author and distribute culturally responsive, bilingual (English/Spanish) recipes, shopping guides, and educational handouts tailored to the pantry/ client demographics. Health Coaching & Retention: Provide 1:1 health coaching and behavior-change support during pantry visits to empower participants to achieve their lifestyle goals. Maintain regular follow-ups, track attendance, and gather participant feedback to continuously improve program offerings. Team & Program Operations: Maintain accurate participant logs and program records, collaborating closely with operational staff, health partners, and volunteers to keep educational market displays organized and welcoming. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements: Language: Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written) is required. Community Connection: Deep connection to or lived experience within Fort Worth’s East Lancaster Avenue or surrounding East Fort Worth communities. Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional active listening, empathy, and relationship-building skills grounded in a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach. Organizational Ability: Reliable tracking, record-keeping, and communication skills to ensure smooth participant onboarding and partner follow-up. Preferred Qualifications: Active State of Texas Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotora credential 1+ years of experience in community outreach, public benefit navigation, food pantry/market operations, or peer health coaching. Experience facilitating hands-on cooking demonstrations, community workshops, etc. 4Saints Episcopal Food Pantry is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. #J-18808-Ljbffr 4Saints Episcopal Food Pantry