Community Engagement Coordinator, Part-Time

Genuine Foods; McDonoghville (LA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Genuine Foods is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator to bring student programming and community partnership efforts to life at a flagship New Orleans charter school account and across the NOLA-area portfolio.

You will be hands-on in food service marketing, community engagement, and program execution, supporting events, family engagement, and feedback collection while gaining real experience in K-12 programming.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with students, families, and school staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events and timelines.
• Experience supporting school-based or community programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute recurring student programming and activations (e.g., Try It Tuesdays, Spirit Days, Local Spotlights).
• Support seasonal events and cultural celebrations (Mardi Gras, Black History Month, Earth Day, etc.).
• Coordinate Parent Council meetings and student focus groups; assist with surveys and feedback collection.
• Assist with promotional materials for events and collect photos/recaps for reporting.
• Provide activation support across Genuine Foods K-12 accounts in the New Orleans area and travel between sites as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Event planning

Public engagement

Reliability

Education

Communications/Marketing related program

Job description

About Genuine FoodsAt Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.Position OverviewGenuine Foods K-12 is looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to help bring our student programming and community partnership commitments to life at a flagship New Orleans charter school account, with additional support across our broader NOLA-area portfolio. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real experience in food service marketing, community engagement, and program execution.Key ResponsibilitiesProgramming & ActivationsHelp plan and execute recurring student programming including Try It Tuesdays (NOLA Chef Series), Lucky Tray Day, Spirit Days, and Local Spotlights/Genuine Homegrown featuresSupport seasonal and cultural activations such as Mardi Gras, Black History Month, Cinco de Mayo, Earth Day, and EpiphanyAssist with Spring Wellness Week, International Days, Special Persons Day, and other special events on the monthly activation calendarSupport the annual Student-Led Dinner, culinary club sessions for middle schoolers, and student competition/showcase eventsCommunity & Family EngagementHelp coordinate and staff monthly Parent Council meetings, including collecting votes on upcoming Try It Tuesday themes and menu ideasAssist with monthly student focus groups, including taste-test logistics and feedback collectionSupport distribution and collection of student/family surveys, and help compile feedback for leadership reviewAssist with food insecurity initiatives, including holiday and year-round community food support effortsCommunications & ReportingHelp document activations with photos/recaps for internal reporting and marketing useSupport written feedback logs and contribute to weekly ops updates shared with school leadershipAssist with promotional materials for Parent Council, focus groups, and student events (e.g., signage, flyers, QR code feedback prompts)Portfolio SupportProvide activation and event support across other Genuine Foods K-12 accounts in the greater New Orleans area as neededTravel between sites within the local market to support multi-account programming (mileage reimbursed)What You'll GainDirect experience in K-12 food service community engagement, exposure to program management and stakeholder communications, and a chance to help build a model program from the ground up.QualificationsCurrently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in communications, marketing, hospitality, nutrition, education, or related fieldComfortable working in school environments with students, parents, and staffStrong communication and organizational skills; reliable and detail-orientedAvailable for part-time hours during the school day/week, with some flexibility for evening events (e.g., Parent Council, Student-Led Dinner)Reliable transportation to travel between New Orleans-area sitesInterest in food, community impact, or education a plusJob Type: Part-timeGenuine Values:Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivery excellence.Personal Accountability: Ownership in problem-solving, no excuses, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship without sacrificing quality.People First: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.Entrepreneurial: Adaptability, nimbleness, going the extra mile, and encouragement to try new things.Genuine: Commitment to real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food, authentic interactions, honesty, positivity, and professionalism.Join us at Genuine Foods and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on our community through the power of food. Apply today and help us create nourishing food environments that foster health, productivity, and happiness.