Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Chef Ann Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on helping school food professionals provide fresh, healthy, scratch-cooked meals to children. The Bilingual Program Coordinator supports the implementation and administration of the Healthy School Food Pathway Apprenticeship program in California, providing English and Spanish participant support, program coordination, training assistance, and administrative support from application through completion.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals during the application process, lead applicant engagement, participant selection (including interviews), and onboarding processes of the Apprenticeship to ensure participants have the necessary information to be successful in the program and that all required documentation is submitted
- Identify and support Pre-Apprenticeship graduates as they engage with other Chef Ann Foundation programming, including facilitating the hand-off of graduates to the Apprenticeship program application process
- Support program participants during the course of the program to ensure they stay on track to complete all related supplementary instruction (RSI) and master all required learning competencies
- Work with CAF’s School Food Operations team and external subject matter experts to develop and implement additional training and support for Apprentices as needed
- Support the management of the Apprenticeship program timeline, such as key deliverables to ensure adequate planning and implementation of the Apprenticeship program
- Support maintenance of Apprenticeship program registration and support ongoing reporting and document organization as required by state and federal partners
- Support coordination efforts for in-person training events as needed
- Work closely with the Workforce Programs team to leverage work and knowledge, share resources, track program statistics, and report on workforce development initiatives
- Update and create key program documents, instructions, slide decks, timelines, etc., as needed for each Apprenticeship cohort
- Support launch and implementation of new Apprenticeship cohort applications, including marketing of the program and updating of application questions, application tracking, and applicant assistance
- Maintain and update the program learning platform (ie, Moodle Workplace) for each cohort of Apprentices
- Facilitate and complete the translation of educational materials, program instructions, and other key information into Spanish
- Support with the scheduling, planning, and facilitation of virtual learning sessions
- Maintain files and necessary documentation regarding program participants for the team
- Condense large amounts of information into easy-to-read reports, including data collection, cleaning, and chart creation
- Suggest program efficiencies and opportunities and follow through as appropriate
- Support technology integration as directed, especially around the education experience of Apprentices
- Support identification and partnership development with key stakeholders across diverse industries that will support the education and experience of program participants
- Maintain awareness/knowledge of child nutrition legislative advocacy efforts, emphasizing California
- Attend steering committees and coalition meetings to report to the team on program/organization alignment opportunities as assigned
- Coordinate program travel, in-person events, and material needs; Schedule event travel as directed by the supervisor and communicate travel plans with the team to ensure efficient use of time and travel funds
- Maintain understanding and awareness of federal and state policies related to program operations
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of this position
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Ability to travel for work up to 10% particularly within California
- Ability to learn and engage with new learning technology programs
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite platforms
- Ability to work virtually and participate in meetings in the Pacific time zone (PST/PDT)
- Experience in program planning and management
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and GSuite platforms, especially on Mac OS. Experience preferred in Salesforce, Zoom, and Adobe
- Ability to work virtually
- A passion for food systems and a strong interest in childhood wellness; demonstrated commitment to school food reform
- Ability to learn and engage with learning technology programs
- Ability to balance and prioritize competing timelines/deliverables
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Flexible mindset and innovative thinker
- Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training
- This position is remote and can be based anywhere within the contiguous United States
- Must be Located in California
- Experience in school food and/or workforce development preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Preferred Southern CA location
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Pharmacy insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with a match
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sabbatical leave
- Holidays
- Paid time off
- Fully remote work arrangement
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