Program Director, Culinary Arts, Food & Wine
Program Director, Culinary Arts, Food & Wine
Reports to: Director of Programs
Status: Part-time/10-15 hours per week (varies weekly)
Position available: February 2025
Location: Creutzburg Center/Hybrid
FUNCTION
Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Program Director plans avocational classes for adults in their designated area of responsibility.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAM PLANNING
- Collaborate with programming staff to design a balanced portfolio of new and repeat classes.
- Generate and implement innovative class ideas to achieve enrollment and revenue targets.
- Monitor consumer and market trends to ensure relevance and competitiveness of MLSN’s class content and pricing.
- Recruit new instructors and manage current instructors, fostering class development.
CATALOG DEVELOPMENT
- Input and manage class and instructor information in internal database.
- Write, edit and proofread class descriptions for catalogs.
- Adhere to strict timelines for catalog production.
OPERATIONS
- Coordinate with site managers for classroom setup and equipment/technology needs
- Maintain on-site presence to address instructor and student needs and assess programs.
- Collaborate with Director of Volunteers to recruit volunteer assistance, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; at least one year of experience in adult education program development and execution.
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and customer service abilities.
- Effective as both an independent worker and team member.
- Established connections within the Main Line area for partnerships and instructor recruitment.
