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Description

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $20 to $23 per hour. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring rate would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process. 

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring rate for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA. 

Position Summary

The Content Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development of curricula for CIA Consulting, ProChef, and Food Enthusiast programming at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). The Coordinator collaborates with project stakeholders through all stages of development to deliver a wide variety of high-quality materials in line with the CIA’s standard of excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CIA stakeholders including CE Directors, Content Development Managers, Sales Managers, Operations Managers, and Chef Instructors.
• Collaborate with Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP) stakeholders, including Coordinators, CIA Consulting Coordinators, and Chef Instructors.
• Support the ideation and creation of curricula through all stages of project development to meet contract terms, business objectives, and client expectations for three distinct audiences: industry clients, culinary professionals, and food enthusiasts.
• Research culinary-themed topics using CIA publications and resources and authoritative external sources.
• Edit curricula for grammar, formatting, style, accuracy, clarity, and brevity.
• Support the production of print curricula in accordance with established CIA format and style guidelines.
• Support the production of digital curricula using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Archive, organize, and maintain print and digital curriculum files using established file naming. Conventions and versioning practices, using the appropriate share drives and online recipe database.
• Continuously improve existing curricula, incorporating instructor feedback, class evaluations, and additional research.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop staff training materials to support curriculum development and operating procedures.
• Mentor and validate the work of student Earn & Learn workers assisting the CE content team.
• Support compliance of all International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) accreditation standards, ensuring that materials support the educational initiatives of the Institute.
• Track, allocate, and report time spent on various projects to appropriate individuals.
• Any and all other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in a relevant field, a degree from a culinary arts institution or significant work experience in lieu of. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Experience conceptualizing, writing, and editing instructional content.
• Strong interest in food and the culinary arts.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Familiarity with e-learning environments and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop outside-the-box solutions.
• Ability to work independently and display an elevated level of energy and self-motivation.
• Intermediate computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Work Conditions

• Must be able to work overtime on nights and weekends as required by business needs.
• Regular work requires the use of a computer, sometimes in excess of eight (8) hours per day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Organization

As the thought leader for the food world, the CIA develops and delivers vital initiatives through strong partnerships with education and industry leaders such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Marriott, Compass Group, and Hestan. CIA’s bachelor's, master’s, and associate degrees help professionals advance their careers and prepare for the emerging needs of the dynamic food and hospitality industry. CIA-led conferences, invitational retreats, collaboratives, annual reports, and digital media help foodservice professionals guide the next wave of change crucial to the industry. Many leading companies and organizations—Google, PepsiCo, and Unilever to name just a few—turn to CIA Consulting for business solutions and custom continuing education programs for food professionals. And the college’s exclusive, supportive network of 50,000+ alumni lead every segment of the food world and often looks to hire fellow grads.