Content Development Coordinator

The Culinary Institute of America • Hyde Park, NY

30d • $20 - $23

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees