Multi-State Workforce Programs Coordinator

Full Time, Remote

About the Chef Ann Foundation

Founded in 2009, the Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) believes that all children should have equal access to fresh, healthy, delicious food providing them the foundation to thrive and meet their true potential. We ensure that school food professionals have the resources, funding and support they need to provide cook-from-scratch meals that support the health of children and our planet. To date, we’ve reached over 14,000 schools and over 3.4 million children in all 50 states with our school food programming.

Job Description

This position resides on our Programs team and reports to the Senior Director, Workforce Development. The Multi-State Workforce Programs Coordinator supports the Chef Ann Foundation’s (CAF) national workforce development programs. This includes the Healthy School Food Pathway (HSFP) Fellowship and the pilot of the HSFP Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs in states that have completed the HSFP program design phase. 

HSFP is a work-based learning experience that prepares individuals for job opportunities in healthy, scratch-cook school food programs. The pipeline from entry-level positions (Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship) through management and school food leadership (Fellowship) offers professionals the resources, hands-on training, and network to become confident leaders with in-depth knowledge and experience in creating and running successful scratch-cook meal programs. 

This role will focus on supporting the implementation of the Fellowship program and supporting the pilot of the Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs in new states. The Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs are in the pilot phase in Colorado, following a successful pilot in California that has now moved into the implementation phase. 

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for individuals during the application, participant selection, and onboarding process of the Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship/Fellowship to ensure they have the information needed to participate in the program and all necessary documentation is submitted; 
• Supports program participants during the program to ensure they stay on track to complete all program requirements and master all required learning competencies; 
• Supports with the scheduling and planning of virtual learning sessions, including coordinating with Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship/Fellowship content leads (including members of CAF’s School Food Operations team and external subject matter experts) and guest speakers to ensure that they have what they need for their sessions; 
• Supports the facilitation of virtual learning  sessions as needed;
• Schedules program travel and supports in-person training and event planning as directed by supervisor to ensure efficient use of time and travel funds; processes participant reimbursement requests after program travel;
• Maintains program registration and supports ongoing reporting and document organization as required by state, federal, and philanthropic partners;
• Maintains, updates, and improves program learning platform (i.e., Moodle Workplace) for each cohort of Pre-Apprentices/Apprentices/Fellows;
• Updates and creates key program documents, instructions, slide decks, timelines, etc., as needed for each Pre-Apprentices/Apprentices/Fellowship cohort;
• Supports launch and implementation of new Pre-Apprentices/Apprentices/Fellowship cohort applications, including updating of application questions, application tracking, and applicant assistance; 
• Maintains files and necessary documentation for program participants;
• Condenses large amounts of information into easy-to-read reports, including data collection, cleaning, and chart creation;
• Suggests program efficiencies and follow through as appropriate;
• Supports technology integration as directed, significantly enhancing the education experience of program participants; 
• Supports identification and partnership development with key stakeholders across diverse industries that will support the education and experience of program participants; 
• Maintains awareness/knowledge of child nutrition legislative advocacy efforts, with an emphasis on California and HSFP expansion states;
• Maintains understanding and awareness of federal and state policies as they relate to program operations;
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to travel for work (approximately 2-4 times per year);
• Ability to work and participate in meetings virtually, including approximately one evening monthly.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Experience in school food and/or workforce development;
• Experience in program planning and management;
• Experience in Salesforce, Moodle, and/or Qualtrics;
• Strong proficiency in GSuite and Microsoft Office platforms.

Essential Traits

• Ability to learn and engage with new learning technology programs;
• A passion for food systems and a strong interest in childhood health and wellness;
• Strong professional relationship cultivation and management skills, especially in the context of supporting adult learners;
• Resourcefulness in finding solutions to unique problems and making pivots to ensure outcomes;
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and prioritize appropriately;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Flexible, collaborative mindset and innovative thinker;
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training.

Compensation

Compensation ranges between $48,825 - $62,640 per year and will be commensurate with the candidate’s previous experience and credentials. T The Chef Ann Foundation is a great place to work. It provides its staff with a competitive benefits package, including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, group life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, 403(b) retirement plan with a match, holidays & paid time off. We are a fully remote national organization whose headquarters are located in Boulder, CO, with team members spread across the US. This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S. with a preference to NY, VA, or CO. 

Posting will close on March 17, 2025.

The anticipated position start date is April 21, 2025.

Salary : $48,825 - $62,640