Company description

Cureate is a woman-owned and operated food-tech company and business development consulting firm, with a focus on building our local/regional food & beverage supply systems.

Through our proprietary farm and food business educational curricula, local procurement platform, and strategic counsel, Cureate has become a tested model of supply & demand match-making — connecting big & small business value chains that have been fragmented for too long.

It takes a multi-stakeholder approach to truly effectuate change, and Cureate has been up to the challenge since 2014.

Job description

The Food Entrepreneur Coordinator will serve as a cross-functional operator supporting Cureate’s community engagement, entrepreneur development, and vendor ecosystem across Cureate Community, Cureate Connect, and Cureate Courses.

This role is responsible for driving consistent engagement, delivering high-quality programming, and ensuring a seamless experience for food entrepreneurs interacting with Cureate across all touch points.

Scope of Services

• Social Media Management & Community Growth
  • Develop and execute a content calendar aligned with Cureate’s brand voice and strategic priorities
  • Create and publish content that highlights:
    • Food entrepreneur stories
    • Vendor spotlights
    • Community wins and milestones
    • Educational insights and resources
  • Drive traffic and membership growth to Cureate’s Circle community platform
  • Engage with followers through comments, DMs, and community prompts to foster connection and participation
  • Track and report on performance metrics (engagement, growth, conversions to community membership)
• Monthly Training & Development Programming
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute one (1) virtual webinar per month for food entrepreneurs
  • Identify relevant topics aligned with entrepreneur needs (e.g., wholesale readiness, pricing, operations, marketing)
  • Source and coordinate speakers (internal team or external experts)
  • Manage all logistics including:
    • Scheduling
    • Registration setup
    • Communications and reminders
    • Day-of facilitation support
    • Ensure recordings and materials are uploaded and accessible within the community platform
    • Gather feedback and continuously improve programming quality
• Vendor Onboarding & Management
  • Support onboarding of new vendors across Cureate verticals: Cureate Community, Cureate Connect, Cureate Courses
  • Guide vendors through onboarding steps including:
    • Platform setup (Circle, Connect, or course systems)
    • Profile completion and storytelling alignment
    • Compliance documentation collection (as needed)
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records in designated systems (e.g., Airtable, Connect)
    • Serve as a point of contact for vendor questions and support requests
    • Identify opportunities for vendor engagement, spotlighting, and sales enablement within the Cureate ecosystem
• Vendor Sourcing & Pipeline Development
  • Proactively research, identify, and source food and beverage vendors across the United States that align with Cureate’s program criteria, including producers, value-added brands, and service providers
  • Evaluate vendors based on key indicators such as product-market fit, production capacity, quality, brand story, and readiness for wholesale or institutional channels
  • Utilize a mix of sourcing strategies including digital research, social media discovery, referrals, industry directories
  • Maintain organized records of prospective and active vendors in designated systems (e.g., Airtable), ensuring accurate tagging, notes, and status tracking
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align sourcing efforts with buyer demand, program goals, and geographic priorities
  • Support initial outreach and engagement to introduce vendors to Cureate’s ecosystem and guide them toward appropriate next steps (community membership, onboarding, or program participation)
• Event Coordination & Community Activation (Virtual)
  Support two types of events:
  • Community-Led Events (Cureators)
    • Provide event toolkit and onboarding materials to community members hosting Cureate-branded events
    • Ensure alignment with Cureate brand standards and expectations
    • Offer guidance on structure, promotion, and execution
  • Cureate Events (In-Person, Remotely Managed)
    • Plan and coordinate execution of in-person events hosted by Cureate, while managing all logistics remotely
    • Develop and manage detailed run-of-show documents to ensure seamless on-site execution by Cureate team members or partners
    • Coordinate with on-the-ground staff, facilitators, and vendors to align on roles, responsibilities, timelines, and expectations
    • Oversee all pre-event logistics including
    • Serve as the central point of coordination during the event, providing real-time remote support and troubleshooting as needed
    • Ensure post-event follow-up

Deliverables & Cadence

• Weekly social media content execution and engagement
• Monthly performance summary (social + community growth metrics)
• One (1) webinar per month, fully executed with post-event materials
• Ongoing vendor onboarding and support with defined response times (within 1 business day)
• Event execution plans and summaries for all Cureate-led and supported events

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with Cureate leadership, marketing, and program teams
• Participate in weekly check-ins
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with a high standard of professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness

Success Metrics

• Growth in community membership and engagement
• Consistent delivery and quality of monthly webinars
• Vendor onboarding completion rates and satisfaction
• Event execution quality and participation levels
• Strength and consistency of Cureate brand storytelling across platforms

Term & Hours

• Part-time
• Fully remote; contractor may be based anywhere within the United States

Compensation
Structure: Base Part-Time Salary + Variable Compensation tied to Quarterly Performance-Based Incentives

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

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Deadline

April 24, 2026