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About the Role

The Culinary Education Center (CEC) in New York is seeking an Executive Director to guide the organization by developing its mission, strategic goals, and operational structures. This role involves program development and stewarding external relationships for a nonprofit labor-management partnership focused on training and upskilling food service workers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain full executive management responsibilities and leadership of the daily operations of the Culinary Education Center.
• Direct the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and processes to support the organization's mission.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and policy changes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with the highest standards of health, sanitation, and cleanliness in training programs.
• Provide administrative support and regular updates to the Board regarding training programs, operations, and finances.
• Make presentations to the Board with recommendations on program operations and budgets.
• Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute short- and long-term goals.
• Serve as the chief spokesperson and ensure the organization maintains and strengthens its reputation.
• Ensure the public is informed of the success and accomplishments of the Culinary Education Center.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with employer partners, union leadership, training funds, government officials, community-based organizations, and the community.
• Collaborate with UNITE HERE International Union staff on workforce development projects, fundraising, grant applications, and data collection.
• Be responsible for the recruitment and on-boarding of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
• Ensure job descriptions are developed, regular performance evaluations are held, and sound human resource practices are in place.
• Supervise and provide direction to a growing staff, including the executive management team and supervisory staff.
• Develop human resource management policies and programs that contribute to staff acquisition, retention, motivation, and development.
• Develop and maintain a positive and ethical work environment conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating a diverse group of employees.
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
• Work with staff and the board in preparing a budget and ensure the organization operates within budget guidelines.
• Provide leadership in the development and monitoring of budgets, profit and loss statements and marketing strategies.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, develop relationships with funding agencies, and oversee the grant application process.
• Develop work scopes, execute funding contracts, and ensure accurate and timely contract compliance.

Requirements

• At least six years of experience in organizational leadership in a variety of capacities with workforce development, labor unions, community services, or related field.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two of the six years of organizational leadership experience must pertain to workforce development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, fiscal management, human resources management, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of New York City political and community organizational structures and organizations.
• Eagerness to launch a new labor-management led workforce development nonprofit in the city.
• Understanding of the regional labor market and a clear analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing unemployed and underemployed individuals in the food service industry.
• Success in roles requiring self-motivation, self-discipline, excellent organizational skills and the execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people – junior and senior, for-profit and nonprofit, and from diverse backgrounds.
• High level of professionalism and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to present and defend/debate ideas without ego interfering.
• Proven ability to work with tact, diplomacy efficiency, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, identify new opportunities, and maintain a vision for the organization to maximize its impact.
• Experience delivering results under time constraints.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Pro-worker and pro-union orientation toward workforce development and vocational training.
• Spanish verbal and written fluency (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline or equivalent field experience (preferred).
• Experience working with Taft-Hartley funds or other labor-management partnerships (preferred).
• Demonstrated fundraising experience (preferred).

Skills

• Organizational leadership
• Workforce development
• Labor unions
• Community services
• Strategic planning
• Resource allocation
• Fiscal management
• Human resources management
• Leadership technique
• Production methods
• Coordination of people and resources
• Program development
• Public relations
• Community relations
• Employment/vocational training
• Curriculum development
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Grant writing
• Contract management
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Executive

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree or higher (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $100,000 - $125,000/year

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
• 401k
• Generous paid time off

About the Company

• The Culinary Education Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and labor-management partnership between high-wage food service employers and UNITE HERE Local 100.
• The center was created to train and upskill food service workers, enabling them to enter good union jobs and advance in their careers.
• The curriculum is designed in collaboration with employers to support efforts to create career pathways and worker retention.
• The Culinary Education Center primarily serves people of color, immigrants, and members of marginalized communities.
• The UNITE HERE Education and Support Fund is assisting the Culinary Education Center with this executive search.

Equal Opportunity

• The Culinary Education Center is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all applicants without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.