Associate Program Coordinator, Teaching Kitchen

University of California; Maine; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New England is seeking an Associate Program Coordinator for the Teaching Kitchen on the Biddeford Campus. The role supports academic activities, including SeaMade bar production, by maintaining the Teaching Kitchen space, inventory, and events.

Responsibilities include coordinating cleanings, assisting faculty and students, managing production teams, and ensuring safety in the teaching kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, hospitality, food systems, natural resources, or environmental science.
• 1–3 years related experience or equivalent education/experience mix.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety procedures and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean Teaching Kitchen space and equipment; schedule and coordinate annual cleanings.
• Manage inventory of supplies and pantry items.
• Assist faculty and students with academic events in the Teaching Kitchen.
• Support production of SeaMade nutrition bars and supervise student production teams.
• Coordinate Teaching Kitchen communications and email systems.
• Supervise work study for cleanliness and inventory.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Kitchen safety procedures

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food-related field

Job description

Associate Program Coordinator, Teaching Kitchen

Position Title Associate Program Coordinator, Teaching Kitchen

Employment Status Half Time

Months 12

Campus Biddeford, ME

Description

The Associate Program Coordinator, Teaching Kitchen supports academic activities, including the production of the SeaMade nutrition bar, in the Teaching Kitchen in Decary Hall on the Biddeford Campus.

Responsibilities

The Associate Program Coordinator performs a variety of duties to support academic activities in the Teaching Kitchen in Decary Hall on the Biddeford Campus at the University of New England. Duties include preparation and maintenance of the Teaching Kitchen physical space, maintaining and organizing inventory of consumable supplies and cooking tools, assisting faculty and students with academic events in the Teaching Kitchen, and eventually managing production of SeaMade nutrition bars.

• Maintain Teaching Kitchen physical space ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly and conditions are safe and clean; address any concerns through regular cleaning, scheduling work orders, and coordinating annual cleanings
• Maintain and coordinate annual cleanings
• Maintain Teaching Kitchen inventory of supplies and pantry items
• Participate in monthly Teaching Kitchen Committee meetings
• Support and supervise Teaching Kitchen events as assigned
• Support tours of Teaching Kitchen for visitors, funders, and staff
• Supervise work study in maintenance of Teaching Kitchen cleanliness and inventory
• Support production of SeaMade nutrition bars including ordering supplies, managing student production teams, and ensuring safe working environment.
• Maintain UNE Teaching Kitchen and SeaMade Email
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in food related field (e.g., Nutrition, Hospitality, Food Systems, Natural Resources, Environmental Science) and experience and 1-3 years related experience or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Working knowledge applying sustainability principles in classes and/or work environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Working knowledge of kitchen safety procedures and kitchen equipment usage and maintenance
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to collaborate with small teams across UNE
• Comfort with welcoming and providing directions to groups using the teaching kitchen

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $26,050 - $28,300

Posting Number

Posting Number 2022PS0946P

Open Date

Open Date 08/10/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Names and contact information for two professional references

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae