Teaching Kitchen Outreach Coordinator for Community Impact

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

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