Company description

Community Farmers Markets (CFM) is an Atlanta-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a local food infrastructure for long-term sustainability and meaningful community impact. Our purpose is to root, grow, and preserve a diverse local food culture by maintaining an authentic space for all people to share community, fair food, and healthy lifestyles while providing a sustainable living for producers who steward the earth.

CFM has a unique, four-tiered approach to food access through (1) the distribution of food through multiple market models; (2) educational outreach programming; (3) financial incentives through double SNAP and other incentive programs; and (4) vendor education and support. Through building strong partnerships with mission‐critical partners in our communities and the city at large, CFM’s markets and outreach models have had an extensive impact on the local food system in Atlanta.

Job description

The Educational Chef Manager will support CFM’s Educational Chef programming at the farmers markets and in the community. This role is responsible for both the coordination and implementation of educational chef programming, as well as managing educational content that celebrates seasonal produce and supports food access.

The ideal candidate is an outgoing, creative, and passionate chef and educator, who is equally comfortable working in the community with people of all ages and behind the scenes managing schedules, materials, and communications. To thrive in this role, a candidate should be a self-starter, comfortable working independently while also maintaining open and proactive communication—sharing updates regularly and seeking support when needed. We’re looking for someone who is organized, task-oriented, and disciplined, with the ability to stay focused and meet deadlines, even in unstructured settings. The ideal candidate is also creative, adaptable, and resourceful—able to adjust to changing needs, find practical solutions, and make the most of available resources to achieve our programmatic goals.

This is a dynamic and community-facing position, focused on building relationships and providing education, that contributes directly to CFM’s goals of building a stronger local food economy.

Role Overview, Compensation & Schedule

This is an hourly position at $25/hr. Lead Educational Chefs are eligible for benefits (healthcare, dental, and vision) with the understanding that they work at least 20 hrs a week. Lead Educational Chefs may work up to 32 hours per week December through February and up to 40 hours per week March through November. Hours will be tracked and reviewed weekly to ensure work is aligning with CFM’s mission. Payments are made on a bi-weekly basis. Lead Educational Chefs also acquire 5 days PTO per year after completing six months with the CFM.

The Lead Educational Chef will primarily work remotely and at market, but should plan on utilizing the CFM office in Atlanta, GA when needed. Reliable transportation is required. They must be willing and able to work on a flexible schedule in a fast- paced environment, and adhere to CFM’s communication policies. The Lead Educational Chef must be able to commit to a full market season to be considered for the position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Management (30% - 6+ hours/week)
  • Educational Chef Program (2+ hours/week)
    • Communicate with and schedule contract educational chefs, with support from the Director of Education and Outreach
    • Maintain chef boxes/materials for all chef demos
  • CFM Market Meals Project (4+ hours/week)
    • Plan and implement the activities required to meet the deliverables of the Drawdown Georgia grant, with support from the Director of Operations
• Program Implementation (50% - 10+ hours/week)
  • At-Market Chef Demos (8+ hours/week)
    • Lead two market demos weekly
  • Community Outreach (2+ hours/week)
    • Schedule and lead hands-on cooking classes and taste tests at community gathering spaces and at neighborhood events
• Communications & Marketing (10% - 2+ hours/week)
  • Recipe development for digital and physical distribution
  • Manage and update CFM Master Recipe List
  • Provide “What’s in Season” list and a seasonal recipe for CFM and Rough Draft newsletter, weekly
• Team Meetings (10% - 2+ hours/week)

Optional Activities for Additional Hours

• Additional Educational Chef Program Management
  • Support Director of Education and Outreach with recruiting, training, and retaining educational chefs
  • Communicate and coordinate with chefs for larger CFM events (such as, Lady Locavores, Red Clay Soiree)
• Additional Program Implementation
  • At-Market Chef Demos
  • Community Outreach
• Additional Communications & Marketing Projects
  • Creating social media content to reflect seasonal recipes in an engaging format
• Special Projects Management and Support
  • Volunteer Program
  • Zero Waste Campaign / Compost Program
  • “Farmer Friend” Program, local sourcing incentive for prepared food vendors
  • Vendor Support Program / Farm Workdays
  • Fundraising Campaigns and Events
• Special Events Cheffing
  • Serve as chef for at-market events (such as, Blueberry Day or Tea Party)
  • Serve as chef for internal CFM meetings and events
  • Serve as chef for external CFM events (such as, Lady Locavores)

Requirements

• Ability to attend a weekly team meeting at the CFM office
• 3+ years professional experience
• Ability to work in extreme weather.
• Competency with G Suite, Microsoft Office, Mailchimp, Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets.
• Ability to work under pressure and in unconventional scenarios.
• Ability to multi-task and quickly adapt on the job.
• Commitment to providing access to “good food” to all people regardless of socio-economic situation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in non-profits, community organizing, nutrition, public health, farming, the local food movement, and/or project management.
• Knowledge of food systems, sustainable agriculture, and food justice issues
• Develops strong, trusting, respectful relationships with others.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity.
• Listens carefully and speaks and writes in a compelling way.
• Effectively communicates with a wide range of audiences.
• Motivates and influences others to achieve outcomes.
• Resolves conflicts in a respectful manner.
• Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

June 05, 2025