Company description

Sprouts Cooking Club is a 501c3 nonprofit that empowers youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds to live healthy, balanced lives by teaching them how to cook nutritious meals for themselves and their community. Sprouts Chef-In-Training Program empowers underserved young adults to change their lives around by training them to become chefs right inside real restaurants.

We plant the seeds of sustainable healthy habits in the hope that they will grow and develop into the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. We believe that chefs, farmers, and culinary entrepreneurs are among the best candidates to inspire our youth to cook wholesome meals for themselves and their families.
 

OUR PROGRAMS:

CHEF-IN-TRAINING

Young adults from underserved communities are given the opportunity to turn their lives around and train to become chefs in local restaurants.

VIRTUAL COOKING CLASSES

Kids cook virtually alongside real chefs all year long. Proceeds from classes are donated to Sprouts’ Chef-In-Training program. 

Job description

Take off that formal attire and get ready to use your marketing, strategy, design, and fundraising skills to help youth experiencing hardship change their lives around by securing culinary jobs. 

Chef-In-Training Program Overview

We help Bay Area youth experiencing hardship achieve stability and financial autonomy through life skills coaching and restaurant internships. Youth are paired with a chef mentor and case manager to develop the skills needed to secure and maintain a culinary job. Graduates use these entry-level jobs to kickstart culinary careers, pay for upper education, or pursue new industries. We believe in a Bay Area where all youth have access to fulfilling career pathways. 

Since 2012, dozens of youth have graduated from the program and have used their skills to get off the streets, pay for higher education, become chefs, access new professions, or support family members. 

Your Role: 

As Marketing Director, you will create marketing strategies and execution plans for various fundraising endeavors such as crowdfunding and gala dinners. You will work to increase awareness for Sprouts’ Chef-In-Training Program by highlighting the youth interns, chefs, donors, and sponsors involved among Sprouts’ fans. Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be used, but your communication prowess will come into play as you highlight the stories of inspiring young adults and galvanize community support. You will see, first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving nonprofit. Your professional growth will be a priority as you collaborate closely with Sprouts’ team and partner orgs. 

Sample Tasks:

• Collaborate with partners to coordinate brand awareness and marketing efforts
• Design promotional graphics, pamphlets, website pages
• Plan and execute initiatives to reach the target audience through appropriate channels (social media, e-mail, etc.)
• Assist in analyzing marketing data (campaign results, conversion rates, traffic etc.) to help shape future marketing strategies
• Using social media to highlight, promote and thank local companies, chefs, sponsors, and partners  
• Working with team members to create and execute seasonal social media plans including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
• Proposing design and content edits to Sprouts’ website via WordPress
• Highlighting event sponsors for the March 2022 gala fundraiser with Michael Pollan
• Undertake individual tasks of a marketing plan as assigned
• Working with Chef-In-Training interns to capture their story 
• Write content for promotional materials for MailChimp, blog, brochures, and the newsletter

Skills and Requirements:

• Proven experience as marketing specialist or similar role
• Thorough understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as SEO/social media etc.) and market research methods
• Demonstrable experience in marketing data analytics and tools
• Knowledge and experience in crowdfunding/fundraising
• Solid computer skills, including MS Office, marketing software (Adobe Creative Suite & CRM) and applications (Web analytics, Google Adwords etc.)
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and web development tools (e.g. Dreamweaver) desired
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Exceptional communication and writing skills
• Commercial awareness partnered with a creative mind
• BSc/BA in marketing, communications or equivalent

Your Professional Growth: 

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions, and interests to contribute! We will work with you individually to make sure that your skill set is highlighted and your goals for personal and professional growth are met.  Everyone has something to offer, and your opinion will be heard. We will do our best to incorporate your interests in the respective elements of the position. This position offers you the chance to learn by doing and have the opportunity to achieve your own learning goals. The sky's the limit! 

Locations and Hours:

20-40 hours per week, remote, schedule and hours determined by applicant

Remote applicants will not be expected to attend in-person events 

Commitments and Contract Period:

Starting Date Window: November 29th to January 11th

Compensation:

• $30 per hour

• $150-$300 monthly health care stipend depending on hours
• Paid Holidays
• Hired as contractor for first 3 months

Core Beliefs

1. Jobs change lives
   1.  financial freedom, purpose, community, self-worth 
2. Kitchens heal 
   1. Kitchen teams are family
   2. Food is relatable, inviting, and rewarding
   3. Progress is tangible 
   4. Kitchens foster community service
   5. Culinary skills lead to countless career pathways
3. It takes a village
   1. Partnerships with employers, youth help organizations, and financial coaches are essential to the long term success of youth experiencing hardship 

Our Team

Executive Director, Operations Director, Marketing Assistant, Wordpress Assistant, Accountant, Chef-In-Training Manager, Culinary Instructors, 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, community volunteers, and professional chefs.

Compensation this position is : hourly, $20/hr + Location job can be done remotely Application instructions Deadlineno deadline