Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with the Founder and Executive Director of Sprouts Cooking Club as you gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a successful culinary nonprofit. You will have countless opportunities to meet influential players within in the culinary world including chefs, restaurateurs, and community members.

Your Role

This position will allow you to work alongside the founder of Sprouts, and have a direct hand in creating community-focused programs. While you will support Sprouts founder, and also have the opportunity to interact with team members, board members, and core partners. Your efforts will directly support our mission of providing inspiring culinary experiences to children of all backgrounds. You will also have the opportunity to see Sprouts mission in action by assisting one of our cooking classes, where you will work closely with the kids. Through this impact service you will realize Sprouts’ mission to get kids cooking and empower them to make better decisions for their health. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved in a program that is really making a difference in our community.

Personal & Professional Growth

This position will provide valuable experience working closely with the founder of a successful nonprofit. You will learn about various business models, accounting rules, and nonprofit regulations as you participate and voice opinions during our team meetings. As a small nonprofit with little hierarchy, your voice will be heard and your opinion will be sought after! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving and evolving structure. You will learn the basics of business and accounting, expansion and marketing strategy as you sit in on team meetings.

Sample Tasks

• • • Helping organize a dinner benefit featuring a line-up of celebrity chefs in SF
    • Organizing and attending cultivation cocktails and events
    • Creating donor outreach systems
    • Organizing team socials
    • Helping founder update a budget projection
    • Behind-the-scenes organizing of program documents
    • Working with Benefit chefs to establish ingredient donation needs
    • Structural brainstorming pertaining to team and programming
    • Helping founder brainstorm improvements for programming processes
    • Tasks catered to the skills set and professional goals of the intern
    • *We want you to have a valuable experience and are happy to cater to your own goals and objectives. Please let us know in your cover letter what skills you would like to develop and grow so we can tailor the internship to meet your needs!

Locations and Hours

Work hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 5
Work Remotely
Meetings at Restaurants and venues in SF, Oakland, and beyond

Skills and Requirements

Strong organizational and problem solving skills, high aptitude, familiarity and comfort with technology, food-safety knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, friendly professionalism, interest in community, children, chefs, nutrition, and cooking.

Commitment & Contract Terms:

20-30 hours per week
We can work with your schedule! Rare weekend events

 Compensation and Benefits:

• • • $17/ hr to start with 6-month promotion check-in and optional increase to full-time
    • You will gain valuable knowledge of the inner workings of a successful nonprofit
    • You will forge inimitable contacts with influential community members
    • You will directly serve the community
    • You will gain valuable knowledge of the inner workings of a successful nonprofit

How To Apply

 
We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• • • Resume
    • Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with the Founder and Executive Director of Sprouts Cooking Club as you gain inimitable experience in event planning within a successful culinary nonprofit. Throughout your position, you will have countless opportunities to meet influential players within the culinary world including chefs, restaurateurs, and community members.

Your Team

Sprouts team is quite small! You will be working with Sprouts founder, a remote webmaster and HR/ Office coordinator, board members, volunteers, Sprouts culinary instructors, benefit committee members, and sponsors. If you choose to stay on for a long-term position, you will also work with 3, full-time Chef-in-training coordinators.

Your Role

In this position, you work directly with the founder of Sprouts, and focus on organizing our annual benefit dinner, held in downtown, SF on November 4th. You’ll never be bored as you complete diverse tasks, from orienting event volunteers and coordinating with chefs to helping the webmaster and founder create a monthly donation program for event attendees. While you will work predominantly with Sprouts founder, you will have ample opportunity to interact with benefit committee members, board members, chefs and core partners. Your efforts will directly support our mission of training in-need young adults to become chefs. You will also have the opportunity to see Sprouts mission in action as you coordinate with and guide a Chef-in-training alumni and a Sprouts child to help help plate and serve at the event. This direct interaction with Sprouts beneficiaries will allow you to see Sprouts’ mission in the works. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved in a program that has trained over 40 individuals to become chefs, and over 1,400 youth to cook, per year.

Your Professional Growth

This position will provide valuable experience working closely with the founder of a successful nonprofit. You will learn about various event and team models, budget planning, and nonprofit regulations. As a small nonprofit with little hierarchy, your voice will be heard and your opinion will be sought after! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving and evolving structure. You will learn the basics of the nonprofit and donor world, event planning and marketing strategy.

Sample Tasks

As Benefit Event Planner, your tasks will include (but not exclusive to):

• • • Helping founder organize dinner benefit featuring a line-up of award-winning, SF Chefs
    • Helping organize benefit meetings, and cultivation cocktails and events
    • Creating donor outreach systems and email templates
    • Helping founder update a benefit budget projection
    • Behind-the-scenes organizing of program documents
    • Structural brainstorming pertaining to team and programming
    • Direct impact service (i.e. direct work with CIT alumni and benefit execution)
    • Helping founder brainstorm improvements for programming processes
    • Keeping event planning spreadsheets updated
    • Tasks catered to the skills set and professional goals of the intern
    • Outreach to high-profiles event sponsors and auction donors

Locations and Hours

Sunny Office Loft in West Oakland with option for remote work
Restaurants and venues in SF, Oakland, and beyond

Skills and Requirements

Strong organizational and problem solving skills, high aptitude, familiarity and comfort with technology, food-safety knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, friendly professionalism, interest in community, children, chefs, nutrition, and cooking.

Commitment & Contract Terms:

15-40 hours per week, Hours can be scheduled based on candidate’s preference. Afternoons are preferred, but not obligatory
Flexibility with remote days
October 5th – November 9th

 Compensation and Benefits:

• • • $17/hour
    • Option to stay on the team with a long-term position, based on performance
    • You will gain valuable knowledge of the inner workings of a successful nonprofit
    • You will forge inimitable contacts with influential community members
    • You will directly serve the community

How To Apply

 
We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to our Recruitment Manager at sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• • • Resume
    • Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Don’t miss this opportunity to promote employment opportunity and job training for Bay Area youth all the while working from the comfort of your home. Your position will keep our HR and office systems running smoothly so that Sprouts’ Chef-in-Training program continues to impact the lives of underserved Bay Area youth. Your role will be crucial in empowering our team members, and maintaining a cheerful and organized environment.

Your Role

This position is broken down into 3 key components:

Recruitment:
Posts jobs on all appropriate online resources
Conduct first round interviews
Sets up second round interviews
Continually update onboarding processes

Office Administration:
Answer calls and emails from parents of current and prospective students.
Main point of contact for camp and class inquiries.
Posting Eventbrites occasional events and summer camps.
Create calendar invites for events for the Exec Director and team
Post occasionally to social media or make a website updates in the event to help out team members

Team Support:
Drafting basic contracts using Sprouts’ templates
Conducting basic orientation to team members
Make gcal events on team calendar for team absentees
Make gcal events for birthdays and events like team lunches

Your Professional Growth

This position will provide valuable experience working closely with Sprouts’ team members, including the Executive Director and our lawyers. You will learn about the behind-the-scenes of a running a non-profit from accounting rules to posting events to correspondence with parents. As a small nonprofit with little hierarchy, your voice will be heard and your opinion will be sought after! We want you to have a valuable experience and are happy to cater your role to meet your own goals and objectives.

Sample Tasks

This includes tasks such as (but not exclusive to):

• • • • • Posting a summer opportunity for a marketing intern on various college’s job platforms
        • Responding to the email of a community member that is interested in volunteering at a cooking class
        • Having a 10 minute video call with a potential summer camp counselor
        • Answer calls and emails from parents of current and prospective students
        • Posting a cute picture from one of our cooking classes onto our Facebook page
        • Drafting a contract for a summer counselor using Sprouts templates
        • Conducting a phone orientation to show a new team member around our Googledocs and files

Locations and Hours

Work hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 5, Remote Wednesdays

Skills and Requirements

Strong organizational and problem solving skills, high aptitude, familiarity and comfort with technology, strong interpersonal skills, friendly professionalism, interest in community, passion for employment opportunity, chefs, and cooking.

Commitment & Contract Terms:

15-30 hours/week, depending on schedule
Schedule: This position allows you to choose your schedule!
$16-$18/hour, depending on location
For Bay Area applicants, opportunity to work at the office with our team
Wednesday remote days

How To Apply

 
We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to katie@sproutscookingclub.org:

• • • • • Resume
        • Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with the Founder and Executive Director of Sprouts Cooking Club as you gain inimitable first-hand experience working within a successful culinary nonprofit. Throughout your position, you will have countless opportunities to meet influential players within in the culinary world including chefs, restaurateurs, and community members.

Your Role

This internship will allow you to work alongside the founder of Sprouts, and have a direct hand in creating community-focused programs. While you will support Sprouts founder, and also have the opportunity to interact with team members, board members, and core partners. Your efforts will directly support our mission of providing inspiring culinary experiences to children of all backgrounds. You will also have the opportunity to see Sprouts mission in action by assisting one of our cooking classes, where you will work closely with the kids. Through this impact service you will realize Sprouts’ mission to get kids cooking and empower them to make better decisions for their health. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved in a program that is really making a difference in our community.

Personal & Professional Growth

This position will provide valuable experience working closely with the founder of a successful nonprofit. You will learn about various business models, accounting rules, and nonprofit regulations as you participate and voice opinions during our team meetings. As a small nonprofit with little hierarchy, your voice will be heard and your opinion will be sought after! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving and evolving structure. You will learn the basics of business and accounting, expansion and marketing strategy as you sit in on team meetings.

Sample Tasks

• • • • • Helping founder organize dinner benefit featuring a line-up of award-winning, SF Chefs
        • Helping organize cultivation cocktails and events
        • Creating donor outreach systems
        • Organizing team socials
        • Helping founder update a budget projection
        • Behind-the-scenes organizing of program documents
        • Structural brainstorming pertaining to team and programming
        • Direct impact service (i.e. help with in-school classes or packing ingredient bags)
        • Helping founder brainstorm improvements for programming processes
        • Keeping event planning spreadsheets updated
        • Tasks catered to the skills set and professional goals of the intern

Locations and Hours

Work hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 5
Sunny Office Loft in West Oakland
Restaurants and venues in SF, Oakland, and beyond

Skills and Requirements

Strong organizational and problem solving skills, high aptitude, familiarity and comfort with technology, food-safety knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, friendly professionalism, interest in community, children, chefs, nutrition, and cooking.

Commitment & Contract Terms:

20-30 hours per week
Schedule: We can work with your schedule! Rare weekend events
$17/ hr to start with 6-month promotion check-in and optional increase to full-time

 Office Perks:

• • • • • Complimentary healthy snacks, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, coffee and teas (Gotta keep our staff well-fed and happy! (; )
        • Full kitchen for preparing or cooking up lunch. We’re a culinary nonprofit, after all!
        • We work from a beautiful, sunny office loft in West Oakland featuring a tree-filled courtyard and a view of City Slicker Farms. We are just a skip away from the Mandela Park running path, cafes (Kilovolt  is our favorite!) and restaurants like Oakland’s renowned Brown Sugar Kitchen.  Plus – our favorite taco truck is just a block away!

How To Apply

 
We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• • • • • Resume
        • Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

As the Chef-in-Training Fundraiser Events Manager, you focus on garnering funding and community support for the Sprouts’ Chef-in-Training Program! Your talents and time will help Oakland-based, underserved youth turn their lives around as they train to become chefs in professional restaurants, right alongside Sprouts’ partner chefs. Your projects will focus on organizing fundraising and cultivation events as well as forging sponsorships among local businesses. Your work will allow you to meet and work alongside countless movers and shakers in the community including business owners, chefs, and Sprouts funders. Your work will involve check-ins and constant collaboration with your team, including Sprouts’ Founder, Culinary Director, Chef and Partnership Coordinator, and your 3 CIT VISTA colleagues. During meetings and monthly lunches, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts, ask for feedback, recount achievements and discuss projects with the entire team.

CIT Program

Sprouts Chef-in-Training Program offers youth in need of a jump start the culinary vocational training needed to secure stable jobs in the food industry and the soft skills necessary to succeed in any future educational or professional pursuits. This internship is offered to disadvantaged and fostered youth in Oakland, 16-24 years old. Interns work directly with their chef mentor over several months and receive help with job placements post-internship.

Personal & Professional Growth

Both your personal life balance and professional growth are incredibly important to us. We believe that one needs to be fulfilled and happy in order to make a positive impact in the community. We will work closely with you to draft a set of specific personal and professional goals and a timeline of action items so that you grow through your work within the community. Additionally, we keep our work hours from 9am-5pm, with remote Wednesdays, so that you maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.
Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be honed, but you you will learn all about the nonprofit world and event planning. You will share your work and progress with our entire team at weekly meetings, and receive direct feedback from Sprouts’ Founder and Sprouts’ Team Director. As a small nonprofit with little hierarchy, your voice will be heard and your opinion will be sought after! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving and evolving structure. You will even be invited to participate in all of Sprouts’ programs, so that you may have a rounded idea of our impact.
As a small nonprofit, there will be countless opportunities to step up and be heard. At the end of your AmeriCorps term and upon mutual consent, you will be considered for a full-time, paid position based on the skills and interests you develop.
As a small nonprofit, there will be countless opportunities to step up and be heard. At the end of your Americorps term, you will be considered for a full-time, paid position based on the skills and interests you develop.

Sample Tasks

As Chef-in-Training Fundraising Events Manager you will be in charge of a wide range of Chef-in-Training operations.

• • • • • Working with the Culinary Director to plan and execute Sprouts CIT-Fundraiser Summer Camps.
        • Plan and execute fundraisers and cultivation events to promote the Chef-in-Training program.
        • Reach out to local restaurants and events to forge partnership fundraising campaigns (such as Whole Foods’ “Nickels for Nonprofits” or 4505’s “Save the Pig”).
        • Creating and maintaining Board of Advisor involvement through an annual cocktail event in partnership with local restaurants.
        • Researching and forging new partnerships with sponsors and supporters of our Chef-in-Training program.
        • Creating and sending out quarterly newsletter updates to our sponsors and partners about the Chef-in-Training program.
        • Reaching out to the B-corps community to secure B-corps sponsorships.

Locations and Hours

Work hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 5; Remote Wednesdays
PARISOMA Co-working space in SOMA, 169 11th Street, SF
Restaurant and community center sites in San Francisco and East Bay

Skills and Requirements

A VISTA AmeriCorps candidate needs excellent time management and organizational skills in order to balance multiple projects. Grant writing experience is preferred. The candidate must have good written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with Google Drive.
Car recommended but not obligatory.

Your Team

In this position you will be able to work with an array of Bay Area restaurant chefs, community members, and mission-focused partner nonprofits. You will be working alongside a team of 9 local and remote team members throughout the year, as well as mission-inspired interns and volunteers. During the summer, you will work with an additional 10+ seasonal team members in order to run the Chef-in-Training Fundraising Camps.

Americorps Contract Terms:

12-month commitment starting November 13, 2018
$18,180 living stipend from AmeriCorps
$200 monthly transportation stipend

Health care allowance up to $7,150 in 2017 to cover out-of-pocket health care expenses (can include your annual deductible, coinsurance, copayments, and other charges for qualified medical expenses and limited dental and vision services). More information on renumeration and terms of the VISTA

 Office Perks:

• • • • • Complimentary healthy snacks, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, coffee and teas (Gotta keep our staff well-fed and happy! (; )
        • Parisoma provides free breakfast on Fridays, too!

How To Apply

 
We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• • • • • Resume
        • Letter of intent
        • Please confirm if you have a driver`s license and/or car
        • Please indicate where you live in the Bay Area, or if you will be relocating for the position!

Be a Sprouts Chef Instructor!
Share your passion for cooking with the next generation of chefs!

Do you have experience teaching to kids? Do you have professional cooking experience? Do you love working with kids, and want to give back to your community? Come teach cooking classes with Sprouts!

We are currently looking for Chef Instructors that are passionate about Alice Water’s mission to educate kids about the importance of nutrition and cooking! You’ll get to work hands-on with our chef kiddos who are so excited to get cookin’ in the kitchen with you! It’s a super rewarding way to use your culinary chops in a fun and exciting environment!

We are looking for motivated, personable instructors interested in nutrition and passionate about cooking. Strong leadership, an appreciation for community service, quick thinking and adaptability to new environments are all key qualities that we look for as we interview potential team members.

We hope you join us for a season of delicious food and tons of cooking with fun and energetic kid chefs!

Dates and Time Commitment:
Weekday Afternoons, Flexible with your schedule
6-12 week commitment

Preferred Qualifications:
Personal car
Teaching experience
Cooking experience
Afternoon availability
Must live in the Bay Area!

Details:
$60/class, 6-12 week commitment

Location:
We work with schools throughout SF, the East Bay, and Marin!

Class Details:
Class size range from 7-12 kids
Ages range between 7-12
Lesson plans and ingredients will be provided!

Email your resume to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org

Be a Sprouts Chef Instructor!
Share your passion for cooking with the next generation of chefs!

Do you thrive in the kitchen? Do you love working with kids, and want to give back to your community? Come teach cooking classes with Sprouts and share your passion for cooking with the next generation of chefs as one of Sprouts’ Chef Instructors!

Your Role:
We are currently hiring a part-time Culinary Instructor that is passionate about youth education, nutrition and cooking. You’ll get to spend afternoons cooking hands-on with youth right in local schools!
We are looking for a motivated, personable community member interested in nutrition and passionate about cooking. No professional cooking experience required. Strong leadership, an appreciation for community service, quick thinking, and adaptability to new environments are all key qualities that we look for as we interview this potential team member.
We hope you join us for a season of delicious food and tons of cooking with fun and energetic kid chefs!

Your Office and Schedule:
We are based in Oakland, and have cooking classes all throughout the Bay Area and New York. The schools that you will be working with are located in the San Jose area.
Your hours will be in the afternoon, based on our school class hours.

Dates and Time Commitment:
Weekday Afternoons, Flexible with your schedule
8-12 week commitment
4 to 5 classes per week
Classes begin in late August

Preferred Qualifications:
Personal car
Teaching experience
Cooking experience
Afternoon availability
Must live in the South Bay Area!

Details:
$16/hour, 8-12 week commitment

Location:
We work with schools throughout SF, the East Bay, and Marin!

Class Details:
Class size range from 7-12 kids
Ages range between 5-12
Schools you will be teaching at are located in the South Bay
Classes are 4 to 5 times per week, running for 8-12 weeks at a time
Lesson plans and ingredients will be provided!

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to our School Program Director at sarah.robertson@sproutscookingclub.org:
Resume
Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Job Description:
Do you enjoy cooking for yourself, or want the chance to put your untapped chef potential to the test? Do you love working with kids, and being involved in your community? Make a child’s birthday that much more special and share your passion for cooking with the next generation of chefs as one of Sprouts’ Birthday Party Chef Instructors!

Your Role:
We are currently looking for motivated, personable instructors that are passionate about Alice Water’s mission to educate kids about the importance of nutrition and cooking! You will get to work hands-on with our chef kiddos who are so excited to get cookin’ with you! This position is a super rewarding way to use your culinary skills in a fun and exciting environment!

We are looking for candidates who are natural leaders, quick thinkers, and problem solvers. We hope you join us for a season of delicious food and tons of cooking with fun and energetic kid chefs!

You will be responsible for each group of little chefs, addressing safety, sanitation, and knife skills when necessary to make sure everyone stays safe and healthy. You will also be in charge of organizing the menu with the parents beforehand, coordinating ingredients with the inventory staff, and scheduling volunteers to work with you. We usually block out 3 hours for each party, to allow time for you to set up ingredients, prepare the dish, eat, and clean up afterwards. The 3 hour window does not account for the time needed to stop by the inventory space in Oakland to pack ingredients.

Class Details:
Party groups are up to 16 kids
Ages range between 7-12
Lesson plans and ingredients will be provided!

Your Professional Growth:
If you are a culinary aficionado, aspiring chef or a culinary entrepreneur, this is the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door within the culinary community and meet the right people! This position will provide valuable experience working within a successful nonprofit. You will have the opportunity to hone in on your organizational skills, time management, and leadership.

Your Team:
As Sprouts’ Birthday Party Chef Instructor you will have the support of our growing team of 13 full and part-time team members, several interns, and over 25 volunteers.

Your Office and Schedule:
Your office space will be different birthday party venues across the Bay Area! You will also be in and out of our inventory space in West Oakland.

General work hours: weekends

You will work with families throughout SF, the East Bay, and Marin!

Your hours will be based on the parents’ preferences, but allow 3 hours for setting up, cooking, and clean-up.

Skills and Requirements:
You must have:
Personal car
Teaching experience
Cooking experience
Weekend availability
Live in the Bay Area!
Flexible schedule

Commitments and Contract Period:
4 month commitment
4-8 hours/week

Compensation and Benefits:
$70 per birthday party

Please email your resume to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org

Job Description:

Take off that formal attire and get ready to work alongside top Bay Area chefs and nonprofit partners as you help underserved, young adults train to become chefs and turn their lives around. As a Chef-in-Training (CIT) fellow, you will both, serve as a direct mentor to Chef-in-Training interns and participate in the planning and execution of Chef-in-Training fundraising classes, camps and events.

Your Role:

As Sprouts Chef-in-Training Fellow, one of your principal roles will be helping lead the Sprouts’ Chef-in-Training (CIT) Program. The CIT Program offers youth in need of a jump start with a culinary vocational training needed to secure stable jobs in the food industry, and the soft skills necessary to succeed in any future professional pursuits. This internship is offered to underserved and fostered youth in Oakland, aged 16-24 years old. Interns work directly with their chef mentor over several months and receive help with job placement post-internship.

This is an inimitable opportunity to meet community movers and shakers as you maintain current partnerships with local nonprofits and restaurants. You will work closely with the Chef-in-Training interns throughout their training, helping them realize their potential. From selecting promising candidates to matching interns with mentor restaurants to guiding CITs throughout their training – you will learn something new everyday! You will have an enormous influence on the intern’s experience and success in the program. You will collaborate with Sprouts’ webmaster to share the CITs stories with the community, as well as Sprouts team and board, on which Alice Waters and Jamie Oliver serve.

Your role will also include active participation in Sprouts fundraising programs. The fellowship begins with a co-leadership role for nine weeks at summer camp which raises funds for Sprouts Chef-in-Training program. This will be an active, and hands-on position as you will spend half days leading our summer camp programming. The position plays an integral role in creating a fun and safe environment for our campers, guest chefs and counselors. Your mornings will be spent in the office or around time as you assist the Culinary Program Director in camp management and other culinary programs. Your afternoons will be spent at camps facilitating garden and chef-led classes for campers, executing Sprouts team-led classes, and leading your team of 5 counselors. Come fall, the work phases into Chef-in-Training management and light assistance at fundraising events.  

Personal & Professional Growth

Both your personal life balance and professional growth are incredibly important to us. We believe that one needs to be fulfilled and happy in order to make a positive impact in the community. We will work closely with you to draft a set of specific personal and professional goals and a timeline of action items so that you grow through your work within the community.  Additionally, we keep our work hours from 9am-5pm, with remote Wednesdays, so that you maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.

Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be honed, but you you will learn all about the nonprofit world and event planning. You will share your work and progress with our entire team at weekly meetings, and receive direct feedback from Sprouts’ Founder and Sprouts’ Team Director. As a small nonprofit with little hierarchy, your voice will be heard and your opinion will be sought after! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving and evolving structure. You will even be invited to participate in all of Sprouts’ programs, so that you may have a rounded idea of our impact.

There will be countless opportunities to step up and be heard. At the end of your AmeriCorps term and upon mutual consent, you will be considered for a full-time, paid position based on the skills and interests you develop.
 

Sample Tasks:

1st phase: September – October

You will participate in CIT fundraising events and communication with Sprouts team. This will include:

• Interaction with Sprouts’ network of community activists and funders
• Organizing details for Sprouts’ fall fundraising and cultivation events (dinners, cocktail hours, etc)
• Mingle with high-end restaurants, notable community members, and fellow team members to help organize benefit events.

2nd phase: November

This phase focuses on learning the ropes of the Chef-in-Training management and behind-the-scenes platform.  

• Attending in-office orientation with the current CIT manager
• Attending an orientation with our current fundraising and grant writing coordinator

3rd phase: December- April

• Outreach to current restaurants and schools to introduce yourself and establish connections
• Raising awareness and fundraise for the Chef-in-Training (CIT) Program.
• Work with Google Suite, surveys, and online tools to establish and reinforce program structures and systems.
• Apply for a grant

4th phase: May-August

This summer phase will be focused on accepting and mentoring Chef-in-Training interns into our system.

• Work alongside popular chefs and restaurants to place chef in training interns and monitor their progress.
• Provide guidance and logistical support to 5 Chef-in-Training Interns during a 9-month period.

Locations and Hours

Work hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 5 (hours are subject to change during summer)

Sunny, open co-working space in SOMA, SF

Restaurant and community center sites in San Francisco and East Bay

Remote days on Wednesdays

Commitments and Contract Period:

12-month commitment starting September 1st

38-42 hours per week

Occasional weekend events

Skills and Requirements:

Strong organizational skills, ability to balance multiple projects, cheerful and social disposition, excellent time management, good written and verbal communication, familiarity and comfort with technology, proficiency with Google Drive, strong interpersonal skills, interest in community, children, chefs, nutrition, and cooking. High energy, optimism, enthusiasm for Sprouts mission, initiative, independence, ownership of tasks. Car recommended but not obligatory.

Your Team

In this position you will be able to work with an array of Bay Area restaurant chefs, community members, and mission-focused partner nonprofits. You will be working alongside a team of 9 local and remote team members throughout the year, as well as mission-inspired interns and volunteers. During the summer, you will work with an additional 10+ seasonal team members in order to run the Chef-in-Training Fundraising Camps.

Compensation and Perks

• $20,000 annual living stipend 
• Weekly organic farmer’s market produce, baked goods and pantry items left over from classes!
• Remote Wednesday Office Day (Work from your favorite cafe or in your PJ’s right at home!)

Office Perks:

• Complimentary teas, coffee, healthy snacks, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, coffee and teas (Gotta keep our staff well-fed and happy! (; ) Professional crepe-making once a month. Free breakfast every Friday.

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to our Recruitment Manager at sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Job Posting:

Do you thrive in the kitchen? Do you love working with kids, and want to give back to your community? Come teach cooking classes with Sprouts and share your passion for cooking with the next generation of chefs as one of Sprouts’ Chef Instructors! 

Your Role:

We are currently looking for motivated, personable Chef Instructors that are passionate about our mission to educate kids about the importance of nutrition and cooking! You will get to work hands-on with our chef students who are so excited to cook with you! This position is a rewarding way to use your culinary skills in a fun and exciting environment! 

We are looking for candidates who are natural leaders, quick thinkers, and problem solvers, who have a passion for community service. We hope you join us for a season of delicious food and tons of cooking with fun and energetic kid chefs!

Class Details:

• Location:  Valley Christian School 1450 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
• Class size ranges from 8-12 kids
• Ages range between 7-12 years old
• 90 minute classes, plus set up and clean up
• 10 week long session
• Lesson plans, equipment and class assistants will be provided!

Your Team:

As one of Sprouts’ Chef Instructors you will be working with our team, especially our Culinary Program Director and Office Manager. You will also have the opportunity to work with students, partner organizations, farmers, and community members interested in getting involved with our mission.

Your Office and Schedule: 

We are based in San Francisco, and have cooking classes all throughout the Bay Area! 

Your classes will be Wednesdays from approx. 2:45 to 5:15 p.m.

Skills and Requirements:

Desired qualities:

• Drivers license and access to reliable car
• Teaching experience
• Cooking experience (doesn’t need to be professional experience)
• Afternoon availability
• Located in San Jose area
• Comfortable in the kitchen and with ingredients 
• Enthusiasm for nutrition, cooking, and education 

Commitments and Contract Period:

8 to 12 week commitment, September – December 2019

Possibility for extension into 2020 

Compensation and Benefits:

$70/class

Weekly excess farmers market produce

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please submit the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position Required

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-in-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-in-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

7 team members (Executive Director, Culinary Program Director, Office Manager, Accountant, 3 Americorps), 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Job Description:

Do you thrive in the kitchen? Do you love working with kids, and want to give back to your community? Come teach cooking classes with Sprouts and share your passion for cooking with the next generation of chefs as one of Sprouts’ Chef Instructors! 

Your Role:

We are currently looking for motivated, personable Cooking Class Instructors that are passionate about our mission to educate kids about the importance of nutrition and cooking! You will get to work hands-on with our students who are so excited to cook with you! This position is a rewarding way to use your culinary skills in a fun and exciting environment! 

We are looking for candidates who are natural leaders, quick thinkers, and problem solvers, who have a passion for community service. We hope you join us for a season of delicious food and tons of cooking with fun and energetic kid chefs!

Class Details:

• Location: Varies throughout the Bay Area
• Class size ranges from 8-12 kids
• Ages range between 7-12 years old
• 2 hour class, plus set up and clean up
• Classes usually occur on Saturdays or Sundays
• Recipes, equipment and class assistants will be provided!

Your Team:

As one of Sprouts’ Chef Instructors you will be working with our team, especially our Culinary Program Director and Office Manager. You will also have the opportunity to work with students, partner organizations, farmers, and community members interested in getting involved with our mission.

Your Office and Schedule: 

We are based in San Francisco, and have cooking classes all throughout the Bay Area! 

Class dates and times will vary and usually occur on weekends during the late morning or early afternoon. 

Skills and Requirements

Desired qualities:

• Drivers license and access to reliable car
• Teaching experience
• Cooking experience (doesn’t need to be professional experience)
• Afternoon and weekend availability
• Located near SF or East Bay Area area
• Comfortable in the kitchen and with ingredients 
• Enthusiasm for nutrition, cooking, and education 

Commitments and Contract Period:

This is a contract position based on the organization’s need. 

Compensation and Benefits:

$70/class

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please submit the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position Required

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-in-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-in-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

7 team members (Executive Director, Culinary Program Director, Office Manager, Accountant, 3 Americorps), 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Job Description:

Do you thrive in the kitchen? Do you love working with kids, and want to give back to your community? Come teach cooking classes with Sprouts and share your passion for cooking with the next generation of chefs as one of Sprouts’ Chef Instructors! 

Your Role:

We are currently looking for motivated, personable Cooking Class Chef Instructors that are passionate about our mission to educate kids about the importance of nutrition and cooking! You will get to work hands-on with our students who are so excited to cook with you! This position is a rewarding way to use your culinary skills in a fun and exciting environment! 

We are looking for candidates who are natural leaders, quick thinkers, and problem solvers, who have a passion for community service. We hope you join us for a season of delicious food and tons of cooking with fun and energetic kid chefs!

Class Details:

• Location: Camino Pablo schools in Moraga
• Class size ranges from 10-12 kids
• Ages range between 5-11 years old
• 1.5 hour class, plus set up and clean up
• Two classes per week
• Recipes, equipment and class assistants will be provided!

Your Team:

As one of Sprouts’ Cooking Class Chef Instructors you will be working with our team, especially our Culinary Program Director and Office Manager. You will also have the opportunity to work with students, partner organizations, farmers, and community members interested in getting involved with our mission.

Your Office and Schedule: 

We are based in San Francisco, and have cooking classes all throughout the Bay Area! 

Class dates and times will vary and usually occur after school during the weekdays in Moraga.

Skills and Requirements

Desired qualities:

• Drivers license and access to a reliable car
• Teaching experience
• Cooking experience (doesn’t need to be professional experience, but culinary education and experience a plus)
• Afternoon availability
• Located in Moraga area, or willingness to drive to area
• Comfortable in the kitchen and with ingredients 
• Flexibility with recipes
• Enthusiasm for nutrition, cooking, and education 

Commitments and Contract Period:

This is a contract position based on the organization’s need. 

Compensation and Benefits:

$70/class

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please submit the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-in-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-in-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

7 team members (Executive Director, Culinary Program Director, Office Manager, Accountant, 3 Americorps), 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Job Description 

As the Chef-In-Training (CIT) Event Planning and Execution Fellow, you will help the Executive Director with impact-forward expansion projects in San Jose and New York as well as SF Bay area CIT awareness events in partnership with well-known chefs. In the summertime, you will have the opportunity to lead Bay Area summer camps and incorporate Chef-In-Training fellows into the class schedule. You will strengthen and develop key qualities such as leadership, logistics planning and earn invaluable contacts with social justice and non-profit leaders, award-winning chefs, and notable entrepreneurs. Your hard work and professional growth will help underserved young adults train to become culinary industry professionals and turn their lives around. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop yourself professionally and empower young adults and youth. 

Your Professional Growth 

Both your personal life balance and professional growth are incredibly important to us. We believe that one needs to be fulfilled and happy in order to make a positive impact in the community. We will work closely with you to draft a set of specific personal and professional goals and a timeline of action items so that you grow through your work within the community.  

Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be honed, but you will learn about nonprofits and how to make social impact using sustainable systems. You’ll also meet well-known chefs and entrepreneurs that can help you down the line in your career! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving nonprofit. 

You will have a variety of projects that will help you to grow and learn, and your work will involve check-ins and constant collaboration with Sprouts’ Executive Director, Chef-In-Training Manager, and Culinary Program Director. During weekly team meetings and monthly lunches, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts, ask for feedback, recount achievements and discuss projects with the entire team.

Sample Tasks

• Forging new and maintaining old partnerships and relationships with chefs, restaurants, kitchen venues, farmers, markets, community members, such as nonprofit directors
• Helping organize and execute awareness of community events
• Help to lead Bay Area summer camp weeks 
• Oversee select summer camp interns 

Your Team 

You will be working with an array of Bay Area restaurant chefs, local farmers, and mission-focused partner nonprofits including Michelin and award-winning restaurants such as NOPA, Lazy Bear, Sons and Daughters, Mister Jiu’s, Angler, and Slanted Door. You will be working alongside a team of local and remote team members, as well as mission-inspired interns and volunteers. You will report to Sprouts’ Executive Director. 

Commitments and Contract Period

• 1200-hour BAYAC Americorps member
• Start date January 10, 2020, through to August 31, 2020

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

January 10, 2020 – August 31, 2020

Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 

40 hours per week

Location: 

Sunny, open co-working space in SOMA, SF with other nonprofits and start-ups

Restaurant and community center sites in San Francisco and East Bay

Work from home on Wednesdays

Compensation: 

• $10,000 living stipend from BAYAC Americorps
• Optional $4800 stipend post AmeriCorps term, beginning September 1st, 2020, for 300 additional hours of work  
• Option to re-enroll in Americorps bayac program for an additional 10 months with living stipend, $10,000 education stipend, and $200 monthly rent assistance
• $4,336.50 Education Award 

Skills and Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills, high aptitude, strong interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication, attention to detail, proficiency with Google Drive, interest in the community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership skills and a lot of energy. 

How to Apply

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

Our Team: Executive Director, Culinary Programming Director, Accountant, Office Manager/ HR, Chef-In-Training Manager, CIT NYC Ambassador, 2 Marketing Interns, Culinary Instructors, 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Job Description 

As the Chef-In-Training (CIT) Marketing and Communications Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Chef-in-training interns and help tell their stories. You will hone your event planning skills and work with well-known Bay area chefs as you help plan Chef-in-Training awareness and community events. You’ll also get to develop a global marketing strategy and eventually oversee a marketing intern. Your hard work and professional growth will help underserved young adults train to become culinary industry professionals and turn their lives around. At Sprouts Cooking Club, you will gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a mission-forward culinary nonprofit.  Don’t miss this opportunity to work alongside top Bay Area chefs, nonprofit partners, farmers, and local businesses.  

Your Professional Growth 

Both your personal life balance and professional growth are incredibly important to us. We believe that one needs to be fulfilled and happy in order to make a positive impact in the community. We will work closely with you to draft a set of specific personal and professional goals and a timeline of action items so that you grow through your work within the community.  

Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be honed, but you will learn about nonprofits and how to make a social impact using sustainable systems. You’ll also meet well-known chefs and entrepreneurs that can help you down the line in your career! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving nonprofit. 

You will have a variety of projects that will help you to grow and learn, and your work will involve check-ins and constant collaboration with Sprouts’ Executive Director, Chef-In-Training Fellow, and Culinary Program Director. During weekly team meetings and monthly lunches, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts, ask for feedback, recount achievements and discuss projects with the entire team.

Sample Tasks

• Forging new and maintaining old partnerships and relationships with chefs, restaurants, kitchen venues, farmers, markets, community members, such as nonprofit directors
• Working with Chef-In-Training interns to capture their story and photo 
• Write content for promotional materials for MailChimp, blog, brochures, and newsletter
• Help to plan and implement a communications strategy
• Assess and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies
• Collecting verbal and written testimonials of the program  

Your Team 

In the Chef-In-Training Marketing and Communications Coordinator position, you will be able to work with an array of Bay Area restaurant chefs, local farmers, and mission-focused partner nonprofits including Girls Inc. You will be working alongside a team of local and remote team members, as well as mission-inspired interns and volunteers. You will report to Sprouts’ Executive Director. 

Commitments and Contract Period

• 1200-hour BAYAC Americorps member
• Start date between January 10-January 16, 2020 through to August 31, 2020

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

January 16, 2020 – August 31, 2020

Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 

40 hours per week

Location: 

Sunny, open co-working space in SOMA, SF with other nonprofits and start-ups

Restaurant and community center sites in San Francisco and East Bay

Work from home on Wednesdays

Compensation: 

• $10,000 living stipend from BAYAC Americorps
• Optional $4800 stipend post AmeriCorps term, beginning September 1st, 2020, for 300 additional hours of work  
• Option to re-enroll in Americorps bayac program for an additional 10 months with living stipend, $10,000 education stipend, and $200 monthly rent assistance
• $4,336.50 Education Award 

Skills and Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills, high aptitude, strong interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication, attention to detail, proficiency with Google Drive, interest in the community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership skills and a lot of energy. 

How to Apply

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

Our Team: Executive Director, Culinary Programming Director, Accountant, Office Manager/ HR, Chef-In-Training Manager, CIT NYC Ambassador, 2 Marketing Interns, Culinary Instructors, 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to lead a summer camp team and work directly with chefs, nonprofit partners, farmers, and local businesses as you teach youth how to cook healthy meals! At Sprouts Cooking Club, you will gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a mission-forward culinary nonprofit. With Sprouts’ summer camps serving as a fundraiser for our Chef-In-Training program, your leadership, passion and hard work will help empower young adults to train to become chefs and secure sustainable culinary jobs. By the end of the summer, you will have inspired a team of summer camp counselors and helped both youth and young adults prepare for healthier futures. 

Your Role: 

Play an integral role in creating the magic that is Sprouts’ Summer Camp as one of our two Summer Camp Leaders. On a typical day, you will lead a half day of camp with 16 campers and 4-6 counselors. You will dedicate the rest of your day to prepare for the next day, meetings, office work and inventory needs. You may even have the opportunity to lead one or two full camp weeks in San Jose!

As Summer Camp Leader, you will serve as a liaison for the parents, campers, office team, and counselors as you work together to keep each day running smoothly through planning and logistics coordination! This position is incredibly hands-on and rewarding as you are able to see the direct impact of summer camp and the individual progress of each camper! Your days will be spent at camp facilitating garden and farm activities and chef-led and counselor-led classes for campers. You will also have plenty of office time to work with the office team and culinary program director to plan for the next day. Your ultimate goal is to ensure that camp activities are safely executed and that our campers are having fun as they learn! 

Your Professional Growth: 

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions and interests to contribute! We will work with you individually to help with your future job search opportunities whether it is within our community, our network of chefs, restaurants, or entrepreneurs or elsewhere based on performance and mutual desire. We will make sure that your skillset is highlighted throughout the summer and your goals for personal and professional growth are met. Whether your interests are in business, cooking, community impact, nutrition, leadership, or youth – we will do our best to incorporate these respective elements into your position. The sky’s the limit! We want you to maximize your summer with us!  

Sample Tasks:

• Handle class logistics with other team members
• Daily check-ins with your team of summer camp counselors
• Chatting and checking in with parents at drop-off 
• Report to Culinary Program Director about camp logistics, challenges, and highlights 
• Execute the daily schedule and ensure that the logistics of the day stay smooth
• Set a positive, cheerful, energetic tone for your team of counselors, interns, and volunteers
• Greet guest farmers, chefs, and business owners cheerfully and help them set up for their classes
• Ensure transportation from site to site runs smoothly 
• Ensure that all equipment and venues are clean at the end of each activity and day
• Daily one-hour clean up of site to prepare for the next camp day
• Communicate with Inventory manager to ensure all ingredients needed are available
• Days will vary, but on average you will spend about 6 hours a day with the kids and 2 hours a day working with the office/inventory and meetings
• May also include working one to two weeks in our newly created San Jose Summer Camp
• *We want you to have a valuable experience and would love to incorporate specific activities that match your interests and skills!

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

June 10-12, 1-4 p.m (orientation period, additional camp prep hours may be required)

June 15 – August 14, Monday through Friday** 40 hours per week:

Pick your shift!

      AM Shift:   8:00 am to 4:00 pm

      PM Shift: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

August 17 – 1-5 p.m Camp Wrap-Up

Location: Your “office” will be at various locations in the Bay Area, including Macy’s Union Square Kitchen, Sprouts’ Outdoor Garden Kitchen, Parisoma co-working, and various gardens, farms, and restaurants.

Compensation: $20 per hour

Compensation provided in part by Opportunities for All (OFA), a SF-wide job empowerment initiative.

Perk – Organic produce, baked goods, and pantry items during (and leftover from) classes!

**Summer Camp hours subject to change as unanticipated scheduling changes arise**

Skills and Requirements

Skills:

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, strong cleaning skills, high aptitude, exceptional interpersonal skills, interest in community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership skills and a lot of energy. Culinary skills and comfort in the kitchen. Experience working with kids and problem solving on the fly. Must be incredibly organized and have a positive attitude even under stress. Must be serv-safe and CPR certified (certification can take place after being accepted for the position).

Requirements:

• To apply, you must live, go to school, or have a guardian that works in San Francisco
• Must be of ages 18 to 24 to participate
• All selected applicants will need to go through the OFA application process
• Background check
• No prior employment experience required

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skillset, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

6 team members (Executive Director, Culinary Coordinator, Accountant, 3 Americorps), 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 15 summer temp employees, 3 culinary contractors, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to work behind-the-scenes of a culinary non-profit working to teach youth how to cook healthy meals for their communities! We are looking for an ultra-organized, culinary aficionado to add to our summer camp team. At Sprouts Cooking Club, you will gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a mission-forward culinary nonprofit. With Sprouts summer camps serving as a fundraiser for our Chef-In-Training program, your passion and hard work will help empower young adults to train to become chefs and secure sustainable culinary jobs. By the end of the summer, you will have been part of a summer camp team that helped both youth and young adults prepare for healthier futures. 

Your Role: 

As Sprouts’ Summer Camp Inventory Manager, you will play an integral role in creating the magic that is Sprouts’ Summer Camp. In this role, you will be in charge of our inventory space packed with quality ingredients and appliances. This involves acquiring, tracking, and organizing Sprouts’ inventory of pantry items and produce. You will also be responsible for traveling to our partner stores and organizations to acquire fresh ingredients for the day. 

You’ll be learning constantly and changing tasks and locations various times throughout the day. Your days will be spent throughout the Bay Area at our inventory space, in multiple grocery stores and at partner locations. One of your main responsibilities will be to ensure that all fresh ingredients are readily available for all guest chefs and culinary instructors. You will also have office time to work with the office team and culinary program director to plan for the next day. This position is incredibly hands-on, active and rewarding as you are able to see the behind-the-scenes planning of our Summer Camp and some of the delicious recipes created. You will also gain insight into how inventory is run for a small nonprofit as you oversee the preparation of ingredients and equipment for youth culinary classes. All your hard work will contribute to Sprouts’ mission to get kids cooking and empower them to make better decisions for their health. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved in a program that is really making a difference in our community!

Your Professional Growth: 

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions and interests to contribute! We will work with you individually to help with your future job search opportunities whether it is within our community, our network of chefs, restaurants, or entrepreneurs or elsewhere based on performance and mutual desire. We will make sure that your skillset is highlighted throughout the summer and your goals for personal and professional growth are met. Whether your interests are in business, cooking, community impact, nutrition, leadership, or youth – we will do our best to incorporate these respective elements into your position. The sky’s the limit! We want you to maximize your summer with us!  

Sample Tasks:

• Pick-up and set-up daily ingredients and equipment for summer camp classes
• Organize and maintain a clean inventory space
• Prepare ingredients and equipment for classes
• Communicate with sponsors to coordinate material delivery  
• Occasionally organize or assist summer cooking classes 
• Shop at local markets and grocery stores to buy appropriate ingredients for guest chefs and instructors 
• *We want you to have a valuable experience and would love to incorporate specific activities that match your interests and skills!

Your Team: 

In this role you will be working directly with our summer camp leaders and four counselors. You will report directly to the Summer Camp Leader on a daily basis. The team is a group of like-minded foodies excited to find the best new restaurants and food in town.

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

June 10- August 17, 8:30 am – 5:15 pm Monday through Friday**

Location: Your “office” will be at various locations in the Bay Area, including Macy’s Union Square Kitchen, Sprouts’ Outdoor Garden Kitchen, Parisoma co-working, and various gardens, farms, and restaurants as well as a variety of our partner stores and organizations.

Compensation: $16.50 per hour

Compensation provided in part by Opportunities for All (OFA), a SF-wide job empowerment initiative.

Perk – Organic produce, baked goods, and pantry items during (and leftover from) classes!

**Summer Camp hours subject to change as unanticipated scheduling changes arise**

Skills and Requirements

Skills:

Strong organizational skills, high aptitude, strong interpersonal skills, valid driver’s license, interest in community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership skills and a lot of energy. Experience working with food and problem solving on the fly. Must be incredibly organized and have a positive attitude even under stress. Must be serv-safe certified (certification can take place after being accepted for the position). Access to vehicle is a plus, but it is not required. 

Requirements:

• To apply, you must live, go to school, or have a guardian that works in San Francisco
• Must be of ages 18 to 24 to participate
• All selected applicants will need to go through the OFA application process
• Background check
• No prior employment experience required

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skillset interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

6 team members (Executive Director, Culinary Coordinator, Accountant, 3 Americorps), 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 15 summer temp employees, 3 culinary contractors, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to work behind-the-scenes of a culinary non-profit that partners with hotshot chefs to train underserved young adults to become chefs and inspires kids all over the nation to cook healthy meals for their communities! Your marketing prowess will spread awareness for our programming so that we can continue to impact the lives of youth across the nation. 

Your Role: 

As Sprouts’ Marketing Manager, you will use WordPress to edit and improve Sprouts’ website and create MailChimp emails to promote classes and draft quarterly updates for our community. You will collaborate with team members to highlight our sponsors, donors, and celebrity chefs through Google ads, Facebook ads, and social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and website blogs. You will create flyers for special events and new class series, including design and wording. You will also work with the executive director to help reposition our 2-year marketing plan. 

Your Professional Growth: 

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions, and interests to contribute! We will work with you individually to make sure that your skillset and interests are highlighted throughout your time with Sprouts and your goals for personal and professional growth are met.  Everyone has something to offer, and your opinion will be heard. We will do our best to incorporate your interests in the respective elements of the position. This contact opportunity offers you the chance to learn by doing and have the opportunity to achieve your own learning goals. 

Sample Tasks:

• Construct email marketing templates and schedule/send campaigns with MailChimp
• Generate, edit, publish and share content on the website using WordPress
• Creating unique content for social media to promote blog and engagement
• Conduct email or phone interviews with chefs and sponsors and write blogs for the website
• Expanding Sprouts’ list of parent forums and online groups
• Expanding Sprouts’ PR list
• Giving guidance to Sprouts’ volunteer photographers
• Maintaining Sprouts’ photography files
• Assist with creating our chef and sponsor highlights
• Creating unique content for social media to promote blog and engagement
• Help brand and promote Sprouts’ all-new Virtual Dinner Series.  
  • Identifying and soliciting name-brand chefs for participation in our dinner series
  • Identifying Parent Groups and Facebook demographics to advertise classes 

Skills and Requirements:

• Experience in Marketing
• Excellent Skills in MailChimp
• Excellent Skills in WordPress
• Excellent skills in Social Media Outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Excellent Skills in Writing
• Excellent Skills in Google Ads and Facebook Ads
• Concise, Vibrant Writing and Design Style 
• Experience with Zoom
• Comfort with technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Interest in community, children, chefs, nutrition, and cooking 

Your Team: 

As Marketing Manager, you will report directly to the Sprouts’ Executive Director. You will work closely with Sprouts’ team, from overseeing marketing interns to working with our Bay Area and NYC team.  

Hours, Location, Compensation:

Work hours:  20-30 hours per week, Potential Full-time work the month of June

Sprouts General Work Hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 5 PT

Location: Virtual, remote work

Compensation: $20-$25 hr, depending on location

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skillset, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position
• Please be prepared to provide the contact of a recommender, upon request

Company Description: 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

Our Team: Executive Director and Founder, Culinary Programming Director, Accounting team, legal team, Marketing Manager, Office Manager/ HR, Chef-In-Training Manager, CIT NYC Ambassador, Marketing Interns, Culinary Instructors, Board of Directors,  Advisory Members, community volunteers and ambassadors, and professional chef partners.

Don’t miss this summertime opportunity to work behind-the-scenes of a culinary non-profit teaching diverse youth how to cook healthy meals for their communities as a culinary camp counselor! We are looking for energetic, culinary aficionados looking to gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a mission-forward culinary nonprofit. Counselors will learn mouth-watering recipes, develop crucial leadership skills, gain important experience, and network with local culinary leaders. With Sprouts summer camps serving as a fundraiser for our Chef-In-Training program, your passion and hard work will help empower young adults to train to become chefs and secure sustainable culinary jobs. By the end of the summer, you will have been part of a summer camp team that helped both youth and young adults prepare for healthier futures. 

Your Role

Take off that formal business attire and get ready for a summer packed with celebrity chefs, delicious food, and fun-loving kids! As a Summer Camp Counselor, you’ll be assisting 13-16 kiddos during weeklong camps that take place at high end and Michelin-star restaurants in the Bay such as Saison, Mago, 3rd Cousin, and The Dorian. Each restaurant will host an entire week of camps, giving you the opportunity to build a relationship with each chef all week long as you help run cooking classes as well as restaurant workshops in marketing, menu design, photo styling, and customer service. As a counselor, you will serve as a liaison between the chef, child, parent, camp manager, and Sprouts office team. You will prioritize and ensure the safety of each camper! You will also help with set up, clean up and ingredient acquisition and prep throughout the week. At the end of each week, you will fill out a brief progress report for select campers. By the end of the internship, your cooking skills and professional network of chefs will be at an all-time high!  

Your Professional Growth

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions and interests to contribute! We will work with you individually to help with your future job search opportunities whether it is within our community, our network of chefs, restaurants, or entrepreneurs or elsewhere based on performance and mutual desire. We will make sure that your skillset is highlighted throughout the summer and your goals for personal and professional growth are met. Whether your interests are in business, cooking, community impact, nutrition, leadership, or youth – we will do our best to incorporate these respective elements into your position. The sky’s the limit! We want you to maximize your summer with us!  

Sample Tasks

• Help run delicious and educational culinary classes and workshops (restaurant marketing and management, menu planning, budgeting, and customer service)  for 13-16 energetic campers. Camps take place in restaurants and occasionally on farms.
• Facilitate Sprouts-run activities and culinary games such as pallet play, simple recipes, and farming/gardening.
• Assist chefs during camp cooking classes
• Camp set up and clean up
• Communicate with parents when necessary
• Prepare project and present to OFA as scheduled
• Help out with the new Virtual Dinner Series if time allows.  This would include: identifying and soliciting name-brand chefs for participation in our dinner series, serving as in-person assistants to the chefs as they film their virtual sessions from their home or restaurant. assisting with managing the Zoom class call, moderating, and helping to answer any questions from the kids and parents; help maintain rules and expectations of attendees and helping the chef with clean up.

Your Team: 

In this role you will be working directly with our summer camp leaders, Bay Area director, inventory coordinators, partner chefs and fellow counselors. You will report directly to the Summer Camp Leader on a daily basis. The team is a group of like-minded foodies excited to find the best new restaurants and food in town.

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

July 6- August 14, 6 weeks at approximately 20 hours per week with alternating schedule (3 days on/2 off) during camp hours of 8:30 am – 5:15 pm Monday through Friday**

Location: Your “office” will be at various locations in the Bay Area, including various restaurants and potentially Alemany Farms.  One office day every other week.

Compensation: $1,200 stipend

Compensation provided in part by Opportunities for All (OFA), a SF-wide job empowerment initiative.

Perk – Organic produce, baked goods, and pantry items during (and leftover from) classes!

**Summer Camp hours subject to change as unanticipated scheduling changes arise**

Skills and Requirements

Skills:

Experience working with kids and problem solving on the fly. Energetic, an incredible team player, attention to detail and initiative are a must! Interest in community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership and culinary skills a plus! 

Requirements:

• To apply, you must live, go to school, or have a guardian that works in San Francisco
• Must be of ages 19 to 24 to participate
• All selected applicants will need to go through the OFA application process
• Background check
• No prior employment experience required

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skillset, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

Our Team: Global Director and Founder, Culinary Programming Director, Accountant, Marketing & Events Manager, Office Manager/ HR, Chef-In-Training Manager, CIT NYC Ambassador, 2 Marketing Interns, Culinary Instructors, 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to work behind-the-scenes of a culinary non-profit working to teach youth how to cook healthy meals for their communities! We are looking for an ultra-organized, culinary aficionado to add to our summer camp team. At Sprouts Cooking Club, you will gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a mission-forward culinary nonprofit. With Sprouts summer camps serving as a fundraiser for our Chef-In-Training program, your passion and hard work will help empower young adults to train to become chefs and secure sustainable culinary jobs. By the end of the summer, you will have been part of a summer camp team that helped both youth and young adults prepare for healthier futures. 

Your Role

Take off that formal business attire and get ready for a summer packed with local chefs, delicious food, and fun-loving kids! In this role, you’ll get to have a hand in the behind-the-scenes, as well as spend time with the kids at camp. You’ll never be bored as you split your days between camp counselor and the role of inventory management. 

As a Summer Camp Counselor, you’ll serve a crucial role in our summer camps, as you’ll delve into the delicious, inner core of a culinary non-profit as you facilitate the culinary journey of diverse kids to kitchens, farms, markets, and gardens. You’ll learn mouth-watering recipes, develop crucial leadership skills, gain important experience, and network with local culinary leaders. Your talents and time will help kids learn the basics of healthy eating and allow struggling young adults to turn their lives around as they train to become chefs in professional restaurants.  

As an Inventory Coordinator, you will help manage our inventory space packed with quality ingredients and appliances. This involves acquiring, tracking, and organizing Sprouts’ inventory of pantry items and produce. You will also be traveling to our partner stores and organizations to acquire fresh ingredients for the day. One of your main responsibilities will be to ensure that all fresh ingredients are readily available for all guest chefs and culinary instructors. 

You’ll be learning constantly and changing tasks and locations various times throughout the day. Your days will be spent throughout the Bay Area at our inventory space, in multiple grocery stores and at partner locations.  You will also gain insight on how inventory is run for a small nonprofit as you oversee preparation of ingredients and equipment for youth culinary classes. You will also have plenty of office time to work with the office team and culinary program director to plan for the next day.   All your hard work will contribute to Sprouts’ mission to get kids cooking and empower them to make better decisions for their health. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved in a program that is really making a difference in our community!

Your Professional Growth

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions and interests to contribute! We will work with you individually to help with your future job search opportunities whether it is within our community, our network of chefs, restaurants, or entrepreneurs or elsewhere based on performance and mutual desire. We will make sure that your skillset is highlighted throughout the summer and your goals for personal and professional growth are met. Whether your interests are in business, cooking, community impact, nutrition, leadership, or youth – we will do our best to incorporate these respective elements into your position. The sky’s the limit! We want you to maximize your summer with us!  

Sample Tasks

• Run delicious and educational culinary classes and workshops for 16 energetic campers.
• Facilitate Sprouts-run activities such as pallet play games, simple recipes, and farming/gardening.
• Travel throughout the Bay Area with campers to partner venues and restaurants 
• Assist chefs during cooking classes and demos
• Pick-up and set-up daily ingredients and equipment for summer camp classes
• Organize and maintain a clean inventory space
• Prepare ingredients and equipment for classes
• Shop at local markets and grocery stores to buy appropriate ingredients for guest chefs and instructors 
• Constantly communicate with inventory manager to coordinate ingredient purchases, pick-up, and delivery  
• Occasionally organize or assist summer cooking classes 

Your Team: 

In this role you will be working directly with our summer camp leaders and three counselors. You will report directly to the Summer Camp Leader and the Inventory Manager on a daily basis. The team is a group of like-minded foodies excited to find the best new restaurants and food in town.

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

June 10- August 17, 8:30 am – 5:15 pm Monday through Friday**

Location: Your “office” will be at various locations in the Bay Area, including Macy’s Union Square Kitchen, Sprouts’ Outdoor Garden Kitchen, and various gardens, farms, and restaurants.

Compensation: $16.50 per hour

Compensation provided in part by Opportunities for All (OFA), a SF-wide job empowerment initiative.

Perk – Organic produce, baked goods, and pantry items during (and leftover from) classes!

**Summer Camp hours subject to change as unanticipated scheduling changes arise**

Skills and Requirements

Skills:

Experience working with kids and problem solving on the fly. Energetic, an incredible team player, strong organizational skills, high aptitude, strong interpersonal skills, valid driver’s license, attention to detail and initiative are a must! Interest in community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership and culinary skills a plus! Access to vehicle is a plus, but it is not required. 

Requirements:

• To apply, you must live, go to school, or have a guardian that works in San Francisco
• Must be of ages 18 to 24 to participate
• All selected applicants will need to go through the OFA application process
• Background check
• No prior employment experience required

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skillset, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

6 team members (Executive Director, Culinary Coordinator, Accountant, 3 Americorps), 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 15 summer temp employees, 3 culinary contractors, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Take off that formal business attire and get ready to lead a three-day camp jam-packed with professional chefs, delectable food, and fun-loving kids. Plus – earn some cash while you’re at it! As Camp Director, you will lead Sprouts’ pilot summer camp which means directly working with Sprouts’ founder and learning about the ins and outs of business expansion. By the end of the 3-day camp, you will have developed new cooking skills, eaten a ton of delicious food from hotshot restaurants, and made new friends with a slew of local chefs and restaurants! Join us for a short-but-sweet summertime gig, and empower kids to lead healthier lives! 

Your Role:

You will lead two counselors and serve as a liaison between Sprouts’ community of parents, chefs, and 8-12 campers! You will ensure the safety and nutritional education of our campers and serve as a manager for two culinary-aficionado counselors!  Your ultimate goal is to make the camp experience for parents and kids as positive and meaningful as possible. This will give you a quick but in-depth experience behind-the-scenes of our growing nonprofit! 

Your position is incredibly hands-on and rewarding as you are able to see the direct impact of Summer Camp and the individual progress of each camper! Your work will contribute to Sprouts’ mission to get kids cooking and empower them to make better decisions for their health. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved in a 13-year old SF-based program that is new to the NYC market!

Your Professional Growth: 

We believe that everyone has something to contribute! We will work with you individually to make sure that your skill set is highlighted throughout the summer and your goals for personal and professional growth are met.  Everyone has something to offer, and your opinion will be heard. Whether your interests are in business, cooking, community impact, nutrition, leadership, or youth .. we will develop tasks and roles for you that will highlight that. Let us help you brainstorm the best ways to maximize your summer with us!

Sample Tasks:

• Oversee that counselor intro emails are sent out to campers
• Leading camp days for 8-12 campers
• Leading campers and counselors on public transportation to get from restaurant to restaurant
• Check-in daily with your team of two counselors
• Make sure scheduling and logistics run smoothly
• Meet parents and send out welcome and daily follow up emails 
• Send out orientation emails to parents based on templates from prior years
• Maintain ingredient, equipment, and transportation checklists
• Set a positive, cheerful, energetic tone for your team of counselors, photographers, bloggers, bakers, children and parents
• Send out post-camp follow up, such as surveys 

*We want you to have a valuable experience and are happy to cater to your own goals and objectives.

Your Team:

You will be working with an array of NYC chefs and restaurants. You will be working alongside a team of local and remote team members, as well as mission-inspired interns and volunteers. You will report to Sprouts’ Executive Director. 

Skills and Requirements:

Strong organizational skills, high aptitude, familiarity and comfort with technology,  strong interpersonal skills, interest in community, children, driver’s license, chefs, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership skills. Culinary skills and comfort in the kitchen. Comfort working with kids and problem solving on the fly. Must be incredibly organized and have a positive attitude even under stress. 

Your Workspace and Hours: 

You will not be working in a typical office environment, but instead behind-the-scenes at real restaurants, farms and markets! Hours are estimates and are subject to change in function of camp variables and scheduling needs. 

(Optional) January 15th-March 1st: 10 hours a week working on camp promotion 

June 20th-July 17th: 30 total hours, Pre-camp logistics and prep, Meeting with Sprouts Founder, Orienting your counselors

July 20th – 24th: 9 hours per day (8:30 am – 5:15 pm Leading 3-5 days of in-restaurant camps

July 26-29th: 20 total hours, thanking chefs, posting photos, writing campers’ parents

Compensation and Benefits:

You will receive $1,200 for the camp week. $800 for the optional recruitment period.  $2,000 total for the camp week and the optional January-March 1st recruitment part, together.

You will gain valuable experience working with a successful nonprofit, all while serving the community with your contribution to Sprouts!

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to our Recruitment Manager sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position
• One professional reference

Company Description:

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

Our Team: Executive Director, Culinary Programming Director, Accountant, Office Manager/ HR, Chef-In-Training Manager, CIT NYC Ambassador, 2 Marketing Interns, Culinary Instructors, 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with chefs, nonprofit partners, farmers, and local businesses as you teach youth how to cook healthy meals for their communities! At Sprouts Cooking Club, you will gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a mission-forward culinary nonprofit. With Sprouts’ summer camps serving as a fundraiser for our Chef-In-Training program, your passion and hard work will help empower young adults to train to become chefs and secure sustainable culinary jobs. By the end of the summer camp, you will have been part of a team that helped both youth and young adults prepare for healthier futures. 

Your Role: 

Take off that formal business attire and get ready for one solid week packed with local chefs, delicious food, and fun-loving kids! As the Summer Camp Leader, you will work with an assistant to lead 7 campers in various cooking classes and garden activities. This position is incredibly hands-on and rewarding as you work individually with the campers to teach them the basics of cooking. From 8:30-5:30, you will be interacting with parents at drop-off, your assistant for executing the day’s culinary agenda, and working alongside the guest chefs and campers.  

As you head the show during the camp week, you will naturally serve as a liaison between the office team, counselors and parents. You will be in frequent contact with the SF-based Culinary Program Director, who is in charge of planning the activities schedule for each camp day. 

Your Professional Growth: 

Both your personal life balance and professional growth are incredibly important to us. We are very excited to be expanding to the San Jose area, and are eager to forge a positive relationship with potential long-term team members! We will work with you to understand your personal and professional goals. Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be honed, but you will learn about nonprofits and how to make social impact using sustainable systems. You’ll also meet well-known chefs and entrepreneurs that can help you down the line in your career! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving nonprofit. As a small nonprofit, there will be countless opportunities to step up and be heard. Your Culinary Programming Director, HR Manager, and Executive Director will all be accessible members of your team!

Sample Tasks:

• Work with assistant to lead apprx. 7 total campers in cooking classes  
• Lead cooking classes at our San Jose garden/ kitchen site. 
• Assist any guest chefs with set-up, class execution, and clean-up
• Set-up and clean-up of the kitchen site.Think through class logistics and prepare ingredients, equipment and lesson plan for each day
• Daily check-ins with Bay Area Director and your assistant
• Chatting and checking in with parents at drop-off 
• Report to Culinary Program Director about camp logistics, challenges, and highlights 
• Set a positive, cheerful, energetic tone 
• Help with set-up of all equipment and clean-up of kitchen site
• We want you to have a valuable experience and would love to incorporate specific activities that match your interests and skills!

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

Orientation will be the week of June 8-12th (partly in SF) 

June 22nd – 26th  appx. 8:30 am-5:30 pm Monday through Friday

Location: 

Camp week: Grateful Gardens, 990 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Compensation: $850 stipend 

Perk – Organic produce, baked goods, and pantry items during (and leftover from) classes!

**Summer Camp hours subject to change as unanticipated scheduling changes arise**

Skills and Requirements

Strong organizational skills, high aptitude, strong interpersonal skills, interest in community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership skills and a lot of energy. Culinary skills and comfort in the kitchen. Experience working with kids and problem solving. Must be organized and have a positive attitude. Must be serv-safe and CPR certified (certification can take place after being accepted for the position).

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skillset, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

6 team members (Executive Director, Culinary Coordinator, Accountant, 3 Americorps), 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Sprouts is looking for a driven and passionate Accountant to join our team! This position offers a unique experience in nonprofit accounting, budget management, and insurance matters. Your position will keep our systems and team running smoothly so that Sprouts’ Chef-In-Training and community programming continues to impact the lives of underserved Bay Area youth. Your role will be crucial in maintaining an organized environment and well-oiled team. 

Your Role: 

You’ll see the behind-the-scenes of a small nonprofit all the while allowing you to work from anywhere you’d like, and pick hours that work with your schedule. Prior experience with nonprofit accounting is preferred, but not obligatory. As Sprouts’ Accountant, you work with a firm that files our taxes at the end of each year, and correspond with municipal and state representatives when permitting and business licensing comes up. You will also have the option of overseeing an accounting intern that will help you in tasks such as payroll and budget projections. You’ll get exposure to working with a fast-growing and dynamic team and work both with the Executive Director and team members. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements: 

• Accounting Degree
• 2+ years Accounting experience
• QuickBooks Online experience
• Reliable access to computer and internet
• Minimum of 10 hours of weekly time commitment
• Ability to work remotely
• 24-hour response time on all emails and texts during work weeks
• 3-day turn-over for all general tasks

Sample Tasks:

• Record Keeping In Quickbooks
• Accounts Reconciliation
• Expense Reports/ Reimbursements
• Payroll Processing and Reporting
• Issuing end of year 1099`s and W-2s
• Electronic Filing of documents and receipts
• Managing Budget
• Depositing Checks and storing photos of all checks
• Process improvements as and when needed
• Ad hoc reporting as needed
• Insurance contract management (correspondence with insurance brokers)
• Business license tracking (making sure licensing is renewed)

Your Professional Growth:

This position will provide valuable experience working closely with Sprouts’ team members, including the Executive Director and our lawyers. As a small nonprofit with little hierarchy, your voice will be heard and your opinion will be sought after! We want you to have valuable experience and are happy to cater your role to meet your own career goals and objectives. 

Locations and Hours:

Sprouts General Work Hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 5 PT, Remote Wednesdays

Restaurants and venues in SF, Oakland, and beyond

Compensation and Benefits:

• $18-$19 hr, depending on location
• For Bay Area applicants, opportunity to work at the office with our team

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description: 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

Our Team: Executive Director, Culinary Programming Director, Accountant, Office Manager/ HR, Chef-In-Training (CIT) Manager, CIT Marketing & Communications Manager, CIT Marketing & Communications Coordinator, CIT NYC Ambassador, Culinary Instructors, 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Take off that formal attire and get ready to work alongside top Bay Area chefs and nonprofit partners as you help underserved young adults train to become chefs and turn their lives around. As a Chef-In-Training (CIT) fellow, you will serve as a direct mentor to Chef-In-Training interns and participate in the planning and execution of Chef-In-Training fundraising events and classes.

Your Role:

As a Sprouts Chef-In-Training Fellow, one of your principal roles will be helping lead the Sprouts’ Chef-In-Training (CIT) Program. The CIT Program offers an internship for youth in need of a jump start with a culinary vocational training needed to secure stable jobs in the food industry, and the soft skills necessary to succeed in any future professional pursuits. These internships are offered to underserved and fostered youth in Oakland, aged 16-24 years old. Interns work directly with their chef mentor over several months and receive help with job placement post-internship.

This is an inimitable opportunity to meet community movers and shakers as you maintain current partnerships with local nonprofits and restaurants. You will work closely with the CIT interns throughout their training, helping them realize their potential. From selecting promising candidates to matching interns with mentor restaurants to guiding CITs throughout their training – you will learn something new everyday! You will have an enormous influence on the intern’s experience and success in the program. You will collaborate with Sprouts’ marketing team to share the CITs stories with the community, as well as the Sprouts team and advisory board, on which Alice Waters and Jamie Oliver serve. 

Your role will also include active participation in Sprouts fundraising programs such as cultivation cocktail hours, benefit dinners, classes for youth with special needs and birthday parties.

Personal & Professional Growth

Both your personal life balance and professional growth are incredibly important to us. We believe that one needs to be fulfilled and happy in order to make a positive impact in the community. We will work closely with you to draft a set of specific personal and professional goals and a timeline of action items so that you grow through your work within the community.  Additionally, normal work hours are from 9 am-5 pm and Wednesdays remote days.  Remote days are flexible with later start or end times so teammates can take an exercise break while still maintaining an 8 hour workday in order that you maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life. 

Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be honed, but you will learn all about the nonprofit world and event planning. As a small nonprofit, your voice will be heard and your opinion will be sought after! You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving and evolving structure. You will be invited to participate in all of Sprouts’ programs, so that you may have a rounded idea of our impact. 

Sample Tasks:

1st phase: September 2020 – October 2020

This phase focuses on learning the ropes of the Chef-In-Training management and behind-the-scenes platform.  

• Orientation with the former CIT manager 
• Orientation with the current fundraising and grant writing coordinator
• Outreach to current restaurants and schools to introduce yourself and establish connections

2nd phase: October 2020- August 2021

This phase will be focused on accepting and mentoring Chef-In-Training interns into our system. 

• Raising awareness and fundraise for the Chef-In-Training (CIT) Program
• Work with Google Suite, surveys, and online tools to establish and reinforce program structures and systems such as statistic collection
• Apply for a grant
• Work alongside popular chefs and restaurants to place CIT interns and monitor their progress
• Provide guidance and logistical support to 15 Chef-In-Training Interns during a 9-month period

Skills and Requirements:

Strong organizational skills; ability to balance multiple projects; cheerful and social disposition; excellent time management; good written and verbal communication; familiarity and comfort with technology; proficiency with Google Drive; strong interpersonal skills; interest in community, children, chefs, nutrition, and cooking; high energy; optimism; enthusiasm for Sprouts’ mission; initiative; independence; and ownership of tasks. Car preferred but not obligatory. 

Your Team 

In this position, you will be able to work with an array of Bay Area restaurant chefs, community members, and mission-focused partner nonprofit organizations and schools. You will be working alongside a team of 9 local and remote Sprouts’ team members throughout the year, as well as mission-inspired community members  and volunteers. During the summer, you will work with an additional 10+ seasonal team members in order to run the Chef-In-Training Fundraising Summer Camps. 

Locations and Hours

Work hours: Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm 

Sunny, open co-working space in SOMA, SF with other nonprofits and start-ups

Restaurant and community center sites in San Francisco and East Bay

Remote days on Wednesdays

Commitments and Contract Period:

12-month commitment, start date between July 15, 2020 and September 1, 2020

40 hours per week

Chosen candidate will need to go through the BAYAC application process

Compensation and Perks

• $20,000 annual living stipend
• $10,000 Post-Service Education Award (via BAYAC AmeriCorps)
• Health Insurance (via BAYAC AmeriCorps)
• Full-day Professional Skills Workshops every other Friday (via BAYAC AmeriCorps)
• Option to Request Loan Forbearance (via BAYAC AmeriCorps)
• Weekly organic farmer’s market produce, baked goods and pantry items left over from classes!
• Remote Wednesday Office Day (Work from your favorite cafe or in your PJ’s right at home!)

Office Perks:

• Complimentary teas, coffee, healthy snacks, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, coffee and teas (To keep our staff well-fed and happy!) Professional crepe-making once a month. Free breakfast every Friday. 

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to our Recruitment Manager at sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Sprouts is looking for a driven and passionate marketing and planner professional to join us as a remote or local team member. At Sprouts Cooking Club, you will gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within an impact-forward culinary nonprofit. You will have the opportunity to work directly with our Chef-In-Training interns and help tell their stories. You will hone your event planning skills and correspond with well-known Bay Area chefs as you help plan Chef-In-Training awareness and community events. You’ll also develop a global marketing strategy and eventually oversee a marketing intern. Your hard work and professional growth will help underserved young adults train to become culinary industry professionals and turn their lives around. 

Your Role: 

Your role will be to lead the Marketing and Communication Program at Sprouts by developing social media, blog, and other recognition programs. Additionally, you will work closely with the Executive Director and team members to organize the timelines and details of small and medium-scale awareness events that will further Sprouts’ mission recognition and support within the community. Remote applicants will not have to attend events. Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be used, but your communication prowess will come into play as you highlight the stories of inspiring young adults and galvanize community support. You will see, first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving nonprofit. Your professional growth will be a priority as you collaborate closely with Sprouts’ Executive Director, Chef-In-Training Fellow, Culinary Program Director, as well as local volunteers and chefs. 

You’ll be working alongside the Executive Director, executing the day-to-day marketing strategies, while also being given creative freedom.  You will oversee social media initiatives and be in charge of social media content development and scheduling. You will also assist the Culinary Program Director in sending daily emails to parents, writing blogs, and creating our chef and sponsor highlights during our Spring and Summer camps.  All your hard work will empower young adults to land sustainable culinary jobs and youth to lead healthier lives. 

Sample Tasks:

• Using social media to highlight, promote and thank local companies, chefs, sponsors, and partners  
• Working with team members to create and execute seasonal social media plans including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
• Editing Sprouts website via WordPress
• Working with Sprouts Executive Director to create a timeline of to-do’s and drafting role delegations for our annual gala in May
• Corresponding with volunteer chefs for our annual gala 
• Working with Chef-In-Training interns to capture their story 
• Write content for promotional materials for MailChimp, blog, brochures, and the newsletter
• Reaching out to partner companies to ask them to donate auction items 
• Help to plan and implement a communications strategy
• Assess and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies
• Creating daily recap emails of summer camp activities 
• Eventually overseeing a marketing intern
• Photo file maintenance and labeling

Skills and Requirements:

Marketing background, strong organizational and time management skills, leadership skills, event management, high aptitude, strong interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication, attention to detail, familiarity and comfort with technology (social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), proficiency with Google Suite, WordPress, MailChimp; interest in the community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership skills and a lot of energy. 

Your Professional Growth: 

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions, and interests to contribute! We will work with you individually to make sure that your skill set is highlighted and your goals for personal and professional growth are met.  Everyone has something to offer, and your opinion will be heard. We will do our best to incorporate your interests in the respective elements of the position. This position offers you the chance to learn by doing and have the opportunity to achieve your own learning goals. The sky’s the limit! 

Your Team: 

As the Marketing Manager, you will report directly to the Executive Director and Founder.  You will also be working with the Sprouts’ team and while being part of the team, you will learn from each team member’s experience.  And in time, you will oversee a marketing intern.

Locations and Hours:

30-40 hours per week, schedule determined by applicant

For Bay Area applicants, opportunity to work at the office with our team

Sprouts’ SF Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm PT, Remote Wednesdays

Restaurants and venues in SF Bay Area, NYC, Paris

Compensation:

• $16.50 per hour

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

Our Team: Executive Director, Culinary Programming Director, Accountant, Office Manager/ HR, Chef-In-Training (CIT) Manager, NYC Ambassadors (3), San Jose Contractor, Culinary Instructors, 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs, Legal Team.

Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with chefs, nonprofit partners, farmers, and local businesses as you teach youth how to cook healthy meals for their communities! At Sprouts Cooking Club, you will gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a mission-forward culinary nonprofit. With Sprouts’ summer camps serving as a fundraiser for our Chef-In-Training Program, your passion and hard work will help empower young adults to train to become chefs and secure sustainable culinary jobs. By the end of the summer camp, you will have been part of a team that helped both youth and young adults prepare for healthier futures. 

Your Role: 

Take off that formal business attire and get ready for one solid week packed with local chefs, delicious food, and fun-loving kids! As the Summer Camp Counselor, you’ll serve a crucial role in our summer camps, which raises funding for Sprouts’ Chef-In-Training program for underserved young adults. You’ll delve into the delicious, inner core of a culinary non-profit as you facilitate the culinary journey of diverse kids to kitchens, farms, markets, and gardens. You’ll learn mouth-watering recipes, develop crucial leadership skills, gain important experience, and network with local culinary leaders. Your talents and time will help kids learn the basics of healthy eating and allow struggling young adults to turn their lives around as they train to become chefs in professional restaurants. 

Your Professional Growth: 

Both your personal life balance and professional growth are incredibly important to us. We believe that one needs to be fulfilled and happy in order to make a positive impact in the community. We will work closely with you to draft a set of specific personal and professional goals and a timeline of action items so that you grow through your work within the community.  

Not only will your leadership and project planning skills be honed, but you will learn about nonprofits and how to make social impact using sustainable systems. You will see first-hand, the many moving variables of a thriving nonprofit. 

As a small nonprofit, there will be countless opportunities to step up and be heard. Your Summer Camp Leader, Culinary Programming Director, HR Manager, and Global Director will all be accessible members of your team!

Sample Tasks:

• In this role, you will help the camp leader and culinary hosts run delicious and educational culinary classes and workshops for 16 energetic campers. Throughout the week, counselors will also help lead Sprouts-run classes such as pallet play games, simple recipes, and farming/gardening.
• A typical camp day starts at 8:30 a.m. with a brief check-in with the camp team and ends at 5:30 p.m.  

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

August 3-7th  appx. 8:30 am-5:30 pm Monday through Friday

Orientation will be the week of July 27th (partly in SF) 

Location: 

Camp week: Grateful Gardens, 990 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Compensation: $300 stipend 

Perk – Organic produce, baked goods, and pantry items during (and leftover from) classes!

**Summer Camp hours subject to change as unanticipated scheduling changes arise**

Skills and Requirements:

Strong organizational skills, high aptitude, strong interpersonal skills, interest in community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership skills and a lot of energy. Culinary skills and comfort in the kitchen. Experience working with kids and problem solving. Must be organized and have a positive attitude. Must be serv-safe certified (certification can take place after being accepted for the position).

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skillset, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

7 team members (Founder and Global Director, Culinary Program Director, Marketing and Events Manager, Accountant, HR and Office Manager, BAYAC Chef-In-Training Manager, NYC Chef-In-Training Ambassador), 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.

Don’t miss this summertime opportunity to work behind-the-scenes of a culinary non-profit teaching diverse youth how to cook healthy meals for their communities as a culinary camp counselor! We are looking for energetic, culinary aficionados looking to gain inimitable, first-hand experience working within a mission-forward culinary nonprofit. Counselors will learn mouth-watering recipes, develop crucial leadership skills, gain important experience, and network with local culinary leaders. With Sprouts summer camps serving as a fundraiser for our Chef-In-Training program, your passion and hard work will help empower young adults to train to become chefs and secure sustainable culinary jobs. By the end of the summer, you will have been part of a summer camp team that helped both youth and young adults prepare for healthier futures. 

Your Role

As a Summer Camp Counselor, you’ll be working with an on-site Team Leader, Camp Director, and 2 other camp counselor colleagues to assist 12 youth during weeklong camps that take place in Sprouts’ outdoor garden kitchen. One week will take place at Mago Restaurant, where kids will be spread out among the open kitchen and outdoor patio space. You will assist local chefs and culinary talent that join us on-site to give classes. You will also help teach Sprouts-led cooking classes and garden activities. As a counselor, you will serve as a liaison between the chef, child, parent, camp manager, and Sprouts office team – all the while ensuring the safety and hygiene of each camper! Camp set up, clean up and prep will keep you on your feet throughout the week. By the end of the internship, your cooking skills and professional network of chefs will be at an all-time high!  

Your Professional Growth

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions, and interests to contribute! We will work with you individually to help with your future job search opportunities whether it is within our community, our network of chefs, restaurants, or entrepreneurs, or elsewhere based on performance and mutual desire. Have a specific skill or passion? We’ll work with you to highlight that throughout the summer! Whether your interests are in business, cooking, community impact, nutrition, leadership, or youth – we will do our best to incorporate these respective elements into your position. The sky’s the limit!

Sample Tasks

• Help your team run delicious and educational Sprouts-led culinary classes and workshops (blind-fold palate play games, gardening, restaurant customer service crash courses, cooking improv, etc) for 12 energetic campers. 
• Assist guest chefs and teachers during camp cooking classes
• Camp set up and clean up
• Communicate with parents when necessary

Your Team: 

In this role, you will be working directly with our summer camp leaders, Bay Area director, inventory coordinators, partner chefs, and fellow counselors. You will report directly to the on-site Summer Camp Leader on a daily basis. Your team is a group of like-minded foodies excited to find the best new restaurants and food in town.

Hours, Location, Compensation

Work hours: 

Starting Date: July 6th to 13th

End date: August 14

6 weeks at 42 hours per week 

Hours usually run from 8:45 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.

Location: Your “office” will be at Sprouts’ organic garden kitchen at 1309 Allston Street, Berkeley. One camp week will be spent at Mago Restaurant in Piedmont.

Compensation: $1,800 stipend from July 6th to August 14th. Will be pro-rated if start date is post July 6th.  

Perk – Organic produce, baked goods, and pantry items during (and leftover from) classes!

**Summer Camp hours subject to change as unanticipated scheduling changes arise**

Skills and Requirements

Experience working with kids and problem solving on the fly. Energetic, an incredible team player, attention to detail and initiative are a must! Interest in community, education, nutrition, and cooking. Leadership and culinary skills a plus! 

How to Apply:

We can’t wait to review your application! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscookingclub.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skillset, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position

Company Description 

Sprouts is a nonprofit that teaches youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds what REAL food is all about. We do this through hands-on cooking with REAL chefs from mission-based restaurants in New York City, San Jose, Paris, and the San Francisco Bay Areas! With the support of Jamie Oliver and the endorsement of Alice Waters on our advisory board, we fulfill our mission through three main programs:

• Chef-In-Training Internships for underserved young adults that want to change their lives around through a culinary career
• Chef-In-Training Fundraiser Classes and Camps on weekends and school breaks for diverse Bay Area youth
• Classes for children with special needs

Our Team: Executive Director and Founder, Culinary Programming Director, Accountant, Marketing & Events Manager, Office Manager/ HR, Chef-In-Training Manager, CIT NYC Ambassador, 2 Marketing Interns, Culinary Instructors, 5 Board of Directors, 9 Advisory Members, 50+ volunteers, and 100+ local chefs.