Working as a Director’s Assistant is an excellent way 
to see first-hand the inner core of a non-profit. This
position involves a medley of general tasks such as 
inviting new chefs to work with the program, 
soliciting donations, working with accounting, 
helping with event and class preparation, and 
partnership development.  This position involves 
working closely with Karen Rogers, the general 
director and founder of Sprouts. Possible projects 
include organizing and creating accounting 
information, helping to organize publicity events and 
benefits, Sprouts team-member recruitment, youth 
culinary internships, or facilitating classes. 
Communication tasks include emailing parents, 
sending out announcements to the list-serv, speaking 
with chefs on the phone, or organizing logistics for 
Sprouts’ events. You will also have the opportunity to 
participate in Sprouts events, whether its helping out 
with organizing a Sprouts birthday bash or after school 
cooking classes - getting lots of hands on cooking 
experience!  This position will offer the inimitable
experience of networking with local chefs, creating 
strong ties with neighborhood parents and children, 
increasing your personal culinary skills, and 
developing computer and business skills. 




To apply, please fill out the internships application and 
submit your resume along with a 300-400 word letter of 
intent to Karen Rogers, director and founder, at 
karen.rogers@sproutscookingclub.org.


Please note that, if selected, you will need to 
attend an interview as a part of the application 
process. If you are currently in the Bay-Area, the 
interview will be held in-person. If you are out of 
the area, the it will be held via Skype.

*On-going application process