CULINARY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Homes for the Homeless, Inc. is seeking a Culinary Outreach Coordinator to recruit students into HFH’s culinary courses. This position is central to our objective, which is to bring awareness to the benefits of culinary education, and specifically to enhance knowledge of HFH as a center for culinary education.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance of the Director of Culinary Education, the Culinary Outreach Coordinator principle responsibilities include:

• Outreach to individuals and organizations in order to bolster student recruitment in HFH Culinary programs.

• Tracking and analyzing recruitment activities (e.g., outreach campaigns) to determine successful methodologies.

• Managing inflow of prospective students into HFH Culinary programs, from application to enrollment, including management of waivers and compliance documents.

• Using screening criteria to determine the viability of prospective students.

• Ensuring application materials are complete, accurate and submitted on time.

• Assisting in job placement efforts for HFH Culinary program graduates

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual: English and Spanish speaking.

• Bachelor’s/Associate’s Degree preferred.

• Comfort and experience engaging an audience.

• Comfort with computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

• General understanding of the food industry.

• Local applicants encouraged to apply!

  COMPENSATION/EEO:

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

SALARY:

$50,000