Coordinator of FoodTEC - Part Time, Grant Funded

Job Description

The Coordinator of FoodTEC supports the management and administration of the Orange County FoodTEC Workforce Development Program and reports directly to the Executive Director. This position will help build and sustain the grant to realize and exceed established goals and outcomes. The Coordinator will help build and enhance short‑term, non‑degree credential programs or course offerings for program trainees, and assist in maintaining partnerships that foster positive working relationships with employers, workforce development centers, education/training partners, economic development agencies, and equity partners.

The Coordinator will also assist with student needs related to acceptance and registration, and the food service operations related to Orange County FoodTEC programs, which may include scheduling and use of the FoodTEC commercial kitchen for training and rental purposes. Travel will be required, as needed, between the Middletown and Newburgh campuses, recruitment sites, and program job sites.

• Assist with providing fiscal oversight, monitoring the grant budget, following internal operational processes, and providing follow‑through of all operational workflows.
• Maintain program data collection, records, and evaluation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and student success rates.
• Coordinate marketing and outreach activities to promote the FoodTEC Program and recruit trainees.
• Develop and deliver program presentations to various audiences including potential clients.
• Facilitate relationships with internal (FoodTEC, SUNY Orange, trainees, staff, and faculty) and external audiences (employers, subject‑matter experts, industry advisory boards, and other stakeholders) in support of program goals.
• Coordinate all scheduling details for various program events and meetings.
• Assist program trainees with the acceptance and program registration process.
• Assist the Executive Director in the evaluation and alignment of curricula and job training programs, work‑based learning, and job placement.
• Assist the Executive Director and the Success Coach in identifying and monitoring student supportive services, including wrap‑around services (e.g., child care and program support initiatives) during and after the skills training program.
• Assist the Executive Director in labor market information analysis and environmental scanning to determine the Food, Beverage, and Hospitality industry and workforce needs.
• Assist with hiring personnel, including consultants, to support grant activities.
• Attend industry, statewide, and local meetings, training sessions, professional development opportunities, and events with or in the absence of the Executive Director, as needed.
• Assist with coordinating food service operations related to Orange County FoodTEC programs, including scheduling the usage of the FoodTEC commercial kitchen for training and space rental.
• Assist the Success Coach and FoodTEC Program Instructors in the coordination of hard and soft skills training for program trainees, as needed.

• Associate's degree or higher.
• One year of experience in project coordination/administration.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning for adult learners in workforce development programs.
• Administrative experience in education, training, or workforce development program management.
• Ability to coordinate projects/initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines for projects and tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to support planning and decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to produce high‑quality written reports.
• A commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion and sensitivity to diversity issues related to effective communication and interaction with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds, age ranges, social backgrounds, and experience levels.

Position begins: January 2026

Salary: $25 to $28 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is a 12‑month, part‑time,…