Program Coordinator I

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Teaching Kitchen Outreach Coordinator to support Teaching Kitchen programs under the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. The role focuses on outreach, experiential learning, volunteer management, and maintaining food-safety records.

The coordinator will build campus and community relationships, oversee Campus Kitchen volunteers, and contribute to programs addressing hunger and food

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• At least 1 year of related experience in program coordination or outreach.
• Experience in non-profit settings and working with student volunteers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community outreach initiatives with campus and community partners for hands-on experiential learning and volunteer opportunities.
• Train and supervise Campus Kitchen volunteers and promote ongoing participation.
• Facilitate educational programming with departmental personnel, including field trips and Farm-to-Fork programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Recordkeeping

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Program Coordinator I

Requisition Number RE56237

Working Title Teaching Kitchen Outreach Coordinator

Department Name 81500:Dietetics and Human Nutrition

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 42

Salary Range $17.76-28.43/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education MA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs, working in kitchen environment, standing, talking, walking on a regular basis.

Shift Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm: and 40/hours per week.

Job Summary

Help Turn Food Education and Community Engagement into Meaningful Action

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Teaching Kitchen Outreach Coordinator to join the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition.

This position supports Teaching Kitchen programs and advances efforts addressing hunger and food insecurity through community outreach, experiential learning, volunteer engagement, and program coordination. The coordinator will build relationships with campus and community partners, support hands-on educational programs, oversee Campus Kitchen volunteers, and maintain accurate program and food-safety records.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate community outreach initiatives and collaborate with campus and community partners to provide hands-on experiential learning, leadership, and volunteer opportunities.
• Train and supervise Campus Kitchen volunteers, promote ongoing participation, and support initiatives related to hunger and food insecurity.
• Facilitate educational programming in collaboration with departmental personnel, including AFE field trips, Locally Chopped, and Farm-to-Fork programs.
• Monitor compliance with personal safety, food safety, and operational standards while maintaining accurate program records and metrics, including temperature logs, recovered food data, meals delivered, and volunteer hours.
• Record and collate participation and outcomes data for Campus Kitchen programs.
• Provide administrative support for the Homebased Micro-processing program, including recipe review, correspondence with community members, and training coordination.
• Model excellent customer service and the college's standards of excellence, competence, respect, flexibility, communication, and learning.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with campus and community members.
• Strong computer skills and attention to accurate recordkeeping and program tracking.
• Leadership skills and the ability to train and supervise volunteers.
• Commitment to professional development, continuous learning, and excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree
• 1 year of related experience

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to contribute directly to programs addressing hunger and food insecurity while creating meaningful experiential learning and volunteer opportunities.
• Opportunities to expand professional knowledge through training, classes, and seminars.
• UK's Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?

Effective Teaching Kitchen and Campus Kitchen programming depends on strong community partnerships, engaged volunteers, consistent educational experiences, and accurate operational oversight. This role brings those elements together to help sustain programs that address food insecurity while creating hands-on learning opportunities.

By coordinating outreach, educational programming, volunteer engagement, food-safety practices, and program reporting, the Teaching Kitchen Outreach Coordinator helps ensure these initiatives continue to serve campus and community participants effectively.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience working in a non-profit setting, experience working with student volunteers

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience working in a non-profit setting, experience working with student volunteers skills, customer service skills ,

Deadline to Apply 11/06/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.