The Culinary Institute of America · 7 hours ago
On-Call Program Manager - Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives
Napa, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
1+ years expThe Culinary Institute of America is seeking an On-Call Program Manager to provide targeted, short-term support for their programs and initiatives. This role involves assisting with program planning, meeting execution, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for both in-person and virtual events.
CookingEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assist with the coordination of program content, including culinary and/or educational sessions
Support development of agendas, talking points, and resource materials
Provide project management support for program deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met
Conduct research and provide insights on relevant industry issues to inform programming
Draft and review program communications, reports, and updates as requested
Collaborate with the CIA team on meeting design and logistics
Confirm details with presenters and participants, including AV, timing, and materials
Prepare meeting handouts, bios, and supporting documents
Act as meeting host or facilitator, including capturing notes and ensuring follow-up
Support integration of demonstrations, tastings, or activations with the operations team
Provide administrative and facilitation support for working groups or volunteer leadership, including scheduling, note-taking, and tracking next steps
Assist with onboarding or orientation for new participants if required
Contribute to engagement tools such as newsletters, member communications, or resource libraries when assigned
Incorporate sponsor or partner deliverables into programming and meeting planning
Provide suggestions or contacts for potential new partners or sponsors
Any and all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in nutrition, environmental science, public health, communications, or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in K-12 consulting
Minimum of one (1) year of work experience with companies or organizations advancing healthy and sustainable food in K-12 or similar environments through education, research, culinary innovation, and/or community engagement
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required
Must have demonstrated ability in organizational, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Strong computer experience, and MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation
Collegial and positive in outlook and approach
Success oriented and goal directed
Ability to handle confidential issues with a high level of discretion
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to service
Detail oriented and thorough
Able to travel periodically to other CIA locations due to business needs
Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs
Regular work requires a great deal of sitting and standing for extended periods
Regular work requires the use of a computer, sometimes in excess of eight (8) hours per day
Must be available to meet the approved travel specifications for the annual in-person meeting and follow the availability/expectations outlined by the Strategic Partnership's team
Company
The Culinary Institute of America
As the thought leader for the food world, the CIA develops and delivers vital initiatives through strong partnerships with education and industry leaders such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Marriott, Compass Group, and Hestan.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Vinh
Vice-President/CMO Marketing & Communications
Debbie Ashbaugh
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-10-21
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