Program Director

Program Director

Cooking with Kids (CWK) is seeking a Program Director to lead our food education programs across northern New Mexico. This is a key leadership role responsible for program quality leading Food Educator training and development and bringing CWKs mission to lifeeducating and inspiring kids and families through meaningful classroom and cafeteria experiences.

As a member of the senior leadership team the Program Director helps sustain the impact of our core programs while shaping how they grow and adapt over timeworking collaboratively across the team and with our partner schools to ensure our work meets the needs and opportunities of schools and communities. This role brings thoughtful evidence-informed approaches to program and curriculum design building on 30 years of CWKs hands-on joyful food and nutrition education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead curriculum development recipe planning and instructional materials aligned with CWKs program model
• Guide coach and mentor a strong team of Food Educatorssupporting their growth and well-being while ensuring consistent high-quality program delivery
• Plan and manage the annual program calendar and budget in coordination with team members (procurement county programs etc.) executive leadership and school partners
• Support county-based programs in close partnership with County Coordinator(s)
• Partner with the Executive Director to oversee program evaluation and use insights to inform program refinement
• Maintain and expand strong relationships with schools districts funding organizations and community partners
• Oversee program operations including materials equipment and budget alignment
• Contribute to organizational planning partnerships and fundraising efforts as part of the leadership team

Were looking for a collaborative leader who is excited to be part of a dynamic team serving 8000 kids across 33 schoolssomeone who leads with care for people brings both experience and an innovative mindset and will thrive while helping programs grow and evolve.

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Well begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis beginning two weeks after posting and will continue until the position is filled. For questions please contact CWK HR () or Executive Director ().

For more detailed responsibilities qualifications and information about our compensation and benefits please see the full job description at this link.

Required Experience:

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