Culinary Tourism Alliance is seeking a Feast on Program Coordinator!
Posted: June 12, 2017
Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities
The Culinary Tourism Alliance is one of Sustain Ontario’s members. The CTA is a not-for-profit, industry-led association that has been creating world-class food tourism strategies for the last decade. They work to build economies and connect people globally through targeted, effective product development and industry education.
They are currently seeking a Feast on Program Coordinator! Check out the description below from their website.
Organization: Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA)
- Website: ontarioculinary.com
- Location: 550 Bayview Ave, Suite 402 Toronto, On M4W3X8
- Seeking: Feast On™ Program Coordinator Position
- Available: 1
- Reports to: President & CEO
- Direct Reports: N/A
- Hours: Full time, 1 year contract
- Compensation: Competitive Salary
- Application deadline: June 30, 2017
- Application start date: August 7, 2017
Food serves to connect us with the land, our heritage and the people around us. It is a diverse and dynamic channel for sharing stories, forming relationships and building communities. By combining local food and drink with travel, food tourism offers both locals and tourists alike an authentic taste of our bountiful province while contributing to a sustainable world economy. By bridging the gap between the food and travel industries, we are strengthening the links between the viticulture, agriculture, and aquaculture sectors to the hospitality sector to promote the growth of food tourism. Our work lies in developing strong relationships between growers, chefs, processors, restaurateurs, accommodation providers, distributors, government and industry organizations. But above all, we act as the leading voice to share Ontario’s culinary stories with passion and pride. The Culinary Tourism Alliance is leading efforts in research, education and product development to promote the growth of the industry.
About Feast On™
Feast On™ is a foodservice certification program that is awarded to restaurants that can prove significant procurement of Ontario foods and beverages. Feast On™ provides educational opportunities to the designees to assist them in increasing their procurement from Ontario growers and producers. It provides a network connecting designees to growers and producers that are primed to sell to them. The Feast On™ certification assures visitors and locals alike that when they dine at these establishments, they are getting an authentic taste of Ontario.
A glimpse at the role
The Feast On™ Program Coordinator is the “guru” for all things Feast On™. You will reach out to foodservice operators (from food trucks to fine dining establishments) to educate them about the value of achieving the Feast On™ certification. You will activate the designation benefits and deliverables. You will reach out to growers, producers and distributors to bring them on board as Preferred Purveyors for the Feast On™ program. You will create dynamic educational and networking events that teach Feast On™ designees how to increase their procurement of Ontario foods and beverages. You will develop engaging marketing campaigns to encourage visitors and locals alike to seek out Ontario’s authentic taste of place by using Feast On™.
Some of the things you’ll get paid to do
Sales & Marketing
- Reach annual targets to attract new foodservice establishments and Preferred Purveyors into the Feast On™ program
- Foster and maintain relationships with Feast On™ certified establishments and Preferred Purveyors, including recertification, communication of program benefits, program and financial reporting
- Fulfill grant reporting requirements
- Collaborate on developing and implementing education and networking opportunities to support the program
- Contribute to broader teamwork on administration, communications, evaluation, fundraising and budgets
- Track, analyze and respond to inquiries from potential Feast On™ designees
- Support the development of dynamic marketing strategies to educate the industry and consumers about the Feast On™ manifesto
Events
- Plan and execute industry and consumer events to increase awareness of Ontario foods and beverages.
- Recruit Feast On™ restaurants and Preferred Purveyors to participate in events
- Support event communications (marketing and promotions)
- Manage logistics and event reporting
The things you can’t believe you’ll be getting paid to do:
- Have a hand in reshaping the way visitors and locals alike experience a true taste of Ontario
- Put more Ontario food and beverage on menus across the province
- Help the foodservice industry make connections to exciting new local food businesses and distributors
- Put your professional and personal strengths to work in a growing and dynamic organization
Required Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of project management experience in community-based / non-profit organizations
- 3+ years of sales experience
- Demonstrated experience with program planning and evaluation
- Extensive experience with grant management and reporting
- Event management background
- Numerical fluency, including experience with budgeting and costing models
- Valid Ontario driver’s license
- Computer skills including Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite and WordPress
Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Knowledge of Ontario agriculture and foodservice sectors
- Negotiation skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with various stakeholders
- Troubleshooting and creative problem-solving
- Desire to improve Ontario’s food culture
- Strong organizational skills, time-management skills, and detail-orientation
- Ability to tackle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-acting manner
Nice-to-haves:
- Bilingual in English & French
- Passion for nutritious and delicious food, an excellent palate, and exceptional sensory skills
- Grant-writing experience, experience claiming and/or documenting relevant development information for grants
Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000 annual salary based on experience
Please email rebecca@ontarioculinary.com your résumé and cover letter, including salary expectations, explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role! The CTA is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities. No phone calls, please. We’ll contact applicants that fit the bill, and invite them in for an interview.