Company description
Food Education Fund (FEF) is a 501(c)(3) NYC nonprofit equipping youth with lifelong skills through a transformative immersion into the hospitality world and beyond.
Food Education Fund seeks to bridge the gap between education and the workforce for NYC public school students. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities, FEF empowers students with the practical skills and industry connections they need to succeed.
By focusing on career readiness, workforce development, and industry immersion, FEF's programs aim to break down barriers and create a more equitable pipeline to opportunity for NYC’s most marginalized youth.
Job description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The PATH Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in shaping NYC high school students’ futures organizing, planning, scheduling and executing programming that supports workforce development and career exploration in the hospitality sector. Reporting to the Industry Program Sr. Manager and Career Development Sr. Manager, this role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and skilled at managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
The PATH Coordinator will enhance FEF’s suite of programs with a focus on managing programs at smaller partner schools, delivering specialty hospitality experiences,and fostering strong partnerships. By facilitating career exploration and professional development, across culinary, food media, hospitality, and entrepreneurship, and beyond - the PATH Coordinator ensures that students gain meaningful, real-world exposure. In addition, the role is responsible for supporting program assessment to continually strengthen outcomes and impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute high school-level hospitality career readiness programming collaboratively with the FEF team across NYC
Coordinate all program operations including communications, scheduling, partner outreach,, procuring supplies, data management, and assessment for the Path program
Support the FEF team in the development and continual refinement of hospitality-focused curricula
Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to analyze and evaluate program effectiveness including student success, partner satisfaction, and other relevant data points
Implement program assessments including surveys and practical tools while collaboratively analyzing data to improve program outcomes
Serve as communication lead for assigned partner schools and collaborate with team members and program leads to facilitate on-site school programs
Instruction and facilitation of career readiness and speciality programs on site in NYCDOE partner schools or offsite for 9th-12th grade students,
Enhance lasting relationships with school and industry leaders
Manage all data tracking through survey tools, Salesforce, or other CRMs in real-time
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years in education, non-profit coordination, hospitality operations, or related fields
Experience facilitating interactive workshops for young adults or hospitality professionals and a passion for developing the next generation of leaders
Exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and mentor hospitality professionals at all levels
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, including under resourced groups, and a commitment to creating inclusive environments
Self-motivated, adaptable, and quick to adopt new tools and technologies to optimize processes and service quality
Highly organized with excellent planning and facilitation abilities, focused on achieving organizational goals and elevating team performance
Demonstrate quick thinking, excellent communication, sound problem-solving techniques, and ability to work as a team player
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years in the elevated culinary or hospitality industry
Experience developing and implementing outcome-based curricula
Proficient in Salesforce or similar CRM, with strong analytical skills to identify trends, enhance service delivery, and drive continuous improvements
Experience in Asana or similar project management software
Compensation
this position is: salaried, $64,350 - $75,000
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Deadline
August 14, 2026