CRF Program Coordinator

Description:

Job Title: Foundation Program Coordinator

Job Classification: Fulltime, Non-Exempt

Base Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually BOE

Location: Sacramento, HQ Office (Hybrid) or Southern California (Remote/Home Office)

Purpose:

The Program Coordinator leads the delivery of CRF’s workforce development and CTE programs – ProStart, Restaurant Ready, and related initiatives – supporting educators, coordinating partner engagement, and advancing the foundation’s goals through high-quality, high-impact programming statewide. By bringing organization, communication, and strong relationship-building skills to the table, this role creates meaningful learning experiences, fosters industry connections, and ensures programs run smoothly

CRF Mission

Promote the health and prosperity of the food service industry by investing in our youth and our workforce.

CRF Vision

Be the definitive source for assistance, education, training and career development, and elevating the restaurant industry.

Requirements:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination & Implementation

• Develop and implement annual plan for ProStart, Restaurant Ready, and workforce development programs identifying goals and strategies to grow and improve the program.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities for ProStart, Restaurant Ready, and workforce development programs, events, and activities.
• Recruit and onboard new schools and partner programs.
• Create and deliver professional development opportunities for program participants.
• Support annual state and national ProStart competitions.
• Initiate and lead ProStart alumni engagement efforts, including securing testimonials.
• Maintain program tools, resources, data reports, surveys, school budgets, and materials; ensure timely updates.
• Assist in planning, staffing, and executing CRF events such as and not limited to boot camps, Experience Hospitality, Mixers, FIT, and The Grateful Table.

2. Partner, School & Community Engagement

• Build, manage, and maintain strong working relationships with industry, ProStart teachers, Department of Education, CTE, Community Based Organizations (CBO) partners, workforce development organizations, and post-secondary partners.
• Represent CRF on advisory committees.
• Support the coordination of industry engagement and program participation across California.
• Represent CRF at community events, school engagements, partner meetings, and program-related conferences.
• Coordinate industry engagement and volunteerism for program delivery.
• Recruit and train volunteers for events and activities.

3. Marketing, Communications & Outreach

• Write and edit communications, including emails, monthly ProStart Educator Newsletter, CRA chapter updates and promotional pieces.
• Support CRF’s digital presence through social media content, program updates, and event coverage.
• Prepare presentations, materials, and reports for board meetings, partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the visibility of CRF programs through community engagement and digital channels.
• Maintain program content on website.
• Support donor recognition and partner stewardship efforts.
• Assist with general administrative duties as needed.

4. Competencies important to be successful in this position include:

• Communication. Demonstrates strong presentation, written, interpersonal, listening, and persuasive skills. Comfortable using multiple communication platforms to engage stakeholders, follow-through and move projects forward.
• Relationship-building and Collaboration. Builds constructive and respectful working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Time Management and Organization. Plans, organizes and prioritizes work responsibilities to achieve objectives.
• Initiative. Identifies opportunities to improve programs, accomplishes goals independently with little need for supervision.
• Accountability. Accepts responsibility for programming, actions and decisions and demonstrates a commitment to program success and follow through.
• Flexibility. Demonstrates ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and is open to new ways of doing things.
• Team Player. Works cooperatively with others to achieve common goals.
• Detail-oriented. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
• Program and Event Coordination: Ability to coordinate logistics and balance multiple tasks and deadlines.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in program coordination, education, workforce development, nonprofit work, hospitality, or community engagement is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills required.

Other Requirements

• Regular Attendance.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout California for school visits, meetings, and events.
• Some evening, weekends, and overnight travel are required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds for event and material setup.
• Noise levels may vary from moderate to busy during events.