The role of Education Food Prep Coordinator supports the Education Class Manager and works alongside the Materials Coordinator to prepare, manage, execute and close out scheduled culinary education classes.  

Reports to: Education Programs Manager

Payroll type: salary (exempt)

Days/hours work:  Available Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week 

Desired timing of hire: Immediate or target date

Job Posting date:  3/19/26

Location: La Soupe, 915 E McMillian St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

About La Soupe: La Soupe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Walnut Hills.  It is the largest chef-led initiative in Ohio that bridges the gap between food waste and insecurity. Our chef-based model utilizes a large volunteer network to rescue perishables from farms, grocers, and wholesalers. Our highly talented Transform Team of chefs and volunteers transform this food into healthy soups and meals. While La Soupe chefs and volunteers are addressing the immediate needs of food waste and food insecurity, La Soupe dietitians, teachers, and advocates are dedicated to creating sustainable change through our programs that educate and empower communities to waste less and live healthier.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Manages the food prep and assembly of food kits as required utilizing food ingredient requisitions and class agenda

  • Prepares finished food prep samples and the cooked food preparation needed for classes (will include hot food prep and mise en place.

  • Organizes prepped items into numbered crates and documents which crate each item is located

• Organizes and manages volunteer support in the assembly of class kits

• Assists in quality control of the outgoing education class kits by performing secondary checks against food and equipment requisition sheets.

• Facilitates and manages alongside the Materials Coordinator the delivery/ pick up of class ingredients/ materials to and from partner sites

• Works alongside Materials Coordinator to receive class kit once the class has ended; and deconstructs, cleans and restocks the kits appropriately

• Sources or purchases food and equipment necessary for educational offerings with priority on using rescued materials

• Maintains and organizes pantry items and standard equipment inventory of the Education Department.

• May be required to teach unclaimed teacher class assignments as needed.  

• May be required to assist teachers during classes with low volunteer support as needed.

• Provide feedback to ensure constant improvement of educational offerings.

• Maintain safety and sanitation standards associated with food preparation.

Skills and Education:

• Education requirements

  • Safe Serve certification

  • 1+ years management preferably in culinary education, 1-3+ years culinary experience, teaching experience a plus.

• Ideal characteristics:

  • Self Motivator, sees big picture, can recognize priorities of tasks

  • Strong eye for detail 

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Ability to remain calm in a possibly hectic environment.

  • Warm and friendly, highly flexible, takes feedback 

  • Creative problem solver

• Is well versed in Google products (Drive, Sheets, Docs  Forms, and Gmail)

• Proven work experience in management, coordinating events or programs

• Background check is required due to working with children

Compensation:  $43,000 - $48,000 Commensurate with experience 

New hires are generally offered between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on relevant experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits:

• 11+ Paid Holidays, Free Lunch, Free parking, phone stipend

• Health Insurance with company contribution. Employee vision, and dental are provided at employee cost.

• 401(k) plan - no match, life insurance and AD&D

• 5 Paid Sick days accruing annually and 2 weeks annual PTO accrued annually

• Parental paid leave policy after 1 year employment.

• Opportunity to work with the best crew in the city while helping communities

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to LaToya Bridgeman, Culinary Education Class Manager at LaToya@lasoupe.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

La Soupe is committed to work-life balance and will consider candidates interested in FT reduction (32 hours), hybrid, and other flexible arrangements that meet the needs of both the agency and the candidate.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Office role: Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20 pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Kitchen or Dock role: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sort, and lift. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee should possess stamina for physical work. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal opportunity: La Soupe, Inc. values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member matters. All qualified applicants for this position will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Food Rescue Partnership Manager is the primary architect of La Soupe’s Rescue Partner pipeline and stewardship, overseeing the full lifecycle of food donor partnerships—from prospecting and solicitation to cultivation, retention, and growth in collaboration with Philanthropy and Operations. This role serves as a strategic ambassador for La Soupe, ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-quality ingredients while building strong, long-term donor relationships. The position balances high-level strategy with the operational precision required to successfully launch and sustain partnerships.

Reports To: Sr. Director, Rescue, Share, and Volunteer Engagement

Payroll Type: Salary

Days/hours work: Available Monday-Friday (8:00-4:00 PM), 40 hours per week

Desired timing of hire: April 2026

Job posting date: 3/13/2026

Location: La Soupe, 915 E McMillian St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Travel: Local travel within Greater Cincinnati required, with occasional regional travel. Approximately 30% of time in external meetings with partners, donors, and community stakeholders.

About La Soupe: La Soupe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Walnut Hills. It is the largest chef-led initiative in Ohio that bridges the gap between food waste and food insecurity. Our chef-based model utilizes a large volunteer network to rescue perishables from farms, grocers, and wholesalers. Our highly talented Transform Team of chefs and volunteers transform this food into healthy soups and meals. While La Soupe chefs and volunteers are addressing the immediate needs of food waste and food insecurity, La Soupe dietitians, teachers, and advocates are dedicated to creating sustainable change through our programs that educate and empower communities to waste less and live healthier.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Cultivation and Outreach

• Proactively identify new food rescue sources, including manufacturers, warehouses, grocery stores, farms, and restaurants to ensure a steady supply of raw, transformable ingredients.

Donor Funnel Development & Management

• Design, implement, and manage aFood Donor Funnel to identify, engage, onboard, and retain rescue partners.

• Track donor progression from prospect to conversion.

• Prioritize outreach and relationship-building with high volume donors focused on protein, starch and vegetables.

• Educate and inspire prospects on the value of La Soupe’s mission and their projected impact.

• Analyze donation trends to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities—particularly around core material supply.

• Develop “pitch” materials and processes for the various types of rescue sources; maintain clear documentation of tailored engagement for continuous improvement.

• Identify and participate in meetings, industry events, and forums that build the rescue pipeline.

• Develop a rescue partnership funnel in order to focus on opportunities that will satisfy LaSoupe’s  tactical needs, as well as, the pounds required to meet the strategic plan.

• Own the partner development pipeline, vetting all prospective leads for alignment on rescue composition needs and strategic operational fit while maintaining active engagement with waitlisted organizations to build a robust future network.

• Maintain a strong and consistent prospect pipeline, measured by increased pound rescued, the number of new qualified leads advanced to partner meetings.

Rescue Partner Stewardship

• Serve as the primary point of contact for existing food donors, providing regular impact reports and "thank you" communications to ensure long-term retention.

• Manage and renew annual partnership agreements; ensure all rescue partners are trained in and adhere to safe food handling and donation tracking protocols.

• Through an engagement strategy, conduct regular site visits to rescue locations to troubleshoot logistical hurdles and deepen the personal connection between the donor and La Soupe.

• Work collaboratively across departments to develop and implement engagement opportunities.

• Facilitate a two-way feedback loop where donors receive data on how their specific rescued items were transformed and distributed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Philanthropy team to identify corporate food donors with high potential for financial giving, ensuring a unified "one-voice" approach to corporate stewardship.

• Collaborate with Rescue & Share Manager and Dock to coordinate closely on timing and scheduling to ensure that food recovery runs align with the specific windows of availability for rescue partners ensuring consistent reliable service is provided.

• Collaborate with Dock and Transform teams to understand real-time and projected kitchen capacity and cooler space, ensuring only what can be safely processed and stored is accepted.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop targeted strategies for increasing protein, starch and vegetable donations to ensure delivery of organizational impact goals.

Data Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor and report rescue metrics weekly and monthly

• Maintain accurate donor and rescue data to inform operational and fundraising decisions

• Use data to forecast supply and proactively address projected shortfalls in target areas

• Strategic retention and growth of existing partners, including increased engagement, donation volume over time.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Donor Funnel KPIs

  • 3 new food donors onboarded per quarter, with a focus on acquisition of new partners and growth in high-volume donors (those contributing 1% or more of total rescued food).

  • Establish an initial meeting with 25% of the donor pipeline within the first 90 days. 

  • Qualified prospect conversion rate of 20% in first year.90% recurring Donor retention rate (month-over-month and year-over-year)

  • 60%> Percentage of donors providing recurring vs. one-time donations

• Donation KPIs

  • 10% Net growth in overall pounds and pounds of protein rescued year over year

  • Total overall pounds and pounds of protein rescued per month, set on an annual basis

  • 50% Produce / 20% Protein / 20% Other, Percentage of total rescued food that is protein and produce

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, account management, or nonprofit program leadership.

• Existing knowledge and relationships within the Greater Cincinnati food supplier landscape

• Experience cultivating relationships with food retailers/suppliers.

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in "closing" partnerships/contracts.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to pivot from a loading dock conversation with a farmer to a boardroom presentation with a corporate donor.

• Technical Savvy: High proficiency in Google Suite and experience using CRM or logistics software to track relationship touchpoints.

• Mobility: Valid driver’s license and willingness to conduct frequent site visits across the Tri-State area.

Preferred

• Experience in food systems, culinary operations, or supply chain.

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic thinker who can balance immediate needs with long-term goals

• Creative problem-solver who remains calm under pressure

• Culturally competent, people-centered communicator

• Builds effective relationships through formal and informal networks, internally and externally

• Passionate about La Soupe’s mission to reduce food waste and food insecurity

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

This role is ideal for a relationship-driven professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited to play a key role in building systems that reduce food waste and feed communities.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience with a hiring range of $45,000 - $60,000

Benefits:

• 11+ Paid Holidays, free lunch, free parking, phone stipend

• Health insurance with company match for employee and family: Medical, vision, and dental

• 401(k) plan - no match, life insurance and AD&D

• 15 days of PTO accrued annually, plus 5 paid sick days

• Parental paid leave policy after one year employment

• Opportunity to work with the best crew in the city while helping communities

La Soupe is committed to work-life balance and will consider candidates interested in FT reduction (32 hours), hybrid, and other flexible arrangements that meet the needs of both the agency and the candidate.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Amy Scarpello, Sr. Director, Rescue, Share and Volunteer Engagement, at Amy@LaSoupe.org, by Sunday, April 5th at 11:59pm. 

Equal opportunity: La Soupe, Inc. values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member matters. All qualified applicants for this position will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit committed to ending youth homelessness and ensuring young people have access to essential care, including mental and behavioral health services, housing, emergency shelter, juvenile justice programs, residential treatment, and foster care and adoption.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship-driven Director of Development to lead and grow a dynamic fundraising program that supports life-changing services for youth and families across our region.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Development leads major and annual giving, planned giving, events, database strategy, and volunteer engagement—ensuring a strong, sustainable fundraising pipeline. The role manages a multidisciplinary team and partners with Marketing & Communications, Grants & Contracts, and program leaders to maximize impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, guidance, and professional development to support high performance and goal achievement of direct reports: Development Manager, Major Gifts Officer, Special Events Manager, and Database Administrator.
• Develops and implements fundraising strategies to achieve or exceed annual revenue goals in partnership with the Chief Development Officer.
• Leads planning and execution of annual giving campaigns (including direct mail, digital fundraising, and donor acquisition strategies) as well as major giving, planned giving, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Maintains a portfolio of major donors and prospects, completing moves management steps and soliciting gifts.
• Provides direction for special events to maximize revenue, donor cultivation, and brand awareness.
• Ensures data integrity, accurate reporting, and efficient processes that support fundraising and stewardship.
• Provides strategic oversight and direction for volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition through the Development Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, with the goal of having a volunteer program that serves as a pipeline for future donors.
• Provides leadership and support for special projects and campaigns.

What You Bring:

• Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive work experience in fundraising and development in a nonprofit organization.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful donor portfolio management experience and a proven success record in securing five- and six-figure gifts and planned gifts.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience successfully managing and mentoring development professionals to achieve desired goals.
• Experience planning and executing nonprofit special events.
• Expertise in donor management software, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
•  Preferred Education and Experience:

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with human services or youth-focused nonprofit organizations.
• Experience in establishing or growing a legacy/planned giving program.
• Experience leading and growing a nonprofit volunteer program.

Why Work with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services?

Join an organization that values its employees and the critical work they do. We foster a great culture and work environment where you can have a rewarding career that impacts the lives of youth and families.

• Rewarding Career: Make a difference in the lives of youth.
• Respected Agency: Work for a diverse, seasoned, and well-respected agency with an engaged leadership team.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from 23 days of prorated PTO based on your hire date.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, including company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 401k Retirement Plan including a company match (up to 6%).
• Continuing Education Support: Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Payment Reimbursement ($5,250 per year).
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: Qualify for the Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Perks: YMCA Discounts, Cell Phone Discounts, and Pet Insurance.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program and an engaging Wellness Program.
• Paid Leave Options: Parental, Bereavement, and Jury Duty.
• Professional Development: Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Referral Bonus Program: Opportunity to earn bonuses for referring qualified candidates.

If you’re an experienced development leader ready to advance a powerful mission, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an organized and self-motivated individual looking to make an impact on the world through your career? Do others remark on how personable you are and your knack for making friends and forming relationships whether you're meeting with a donor or standing in line at the grocery store? If you’re reading this, nodding, and saying, “That’s me!” we'd love to talk with you!

Cooperative for Education (CoEd) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education. CoEd accomplishes this mission by helping kids learn to read, use technology, and graduate with the skills to thrive throughout their lives. By providing education tools (like books and computers), teacher training, and scholarships, CoEd strives to address the root causes of poverty in Guatemala sustainably, rather than merely treating its symptoms.

CoEd’s Cincinnati office is looking for a Development & Outreach Coordinator to support the Major Gifts team and Grants team with donor stewardship, maintaining accurate account records and calendars, scoring and prospecting new leads, and preparing email communications. The Development & Outreach Coordinator will also support the Outreach team with presentations and responding to inquiries.

This position will be responsible for:

Donor Relationships and Communications

• Supporting the Major Gifts and Grants teams with prospecting, stewardship and reporting, data entry, and other tasks as assigned.
• Stewarding gifts from individuals, foundations, and businesses to ensure that they are well-informed and engaged with CoEd’s programs in Guatemala.
• Utilizing databases, project management software and applications, and other technologies to stay ahead of deadlines and maintain up-to-date records.
• Building connections with current and prospective funders to identify areas of interest, tailor communications, and establish trust between the funder and CoEd’s staff and programs.
• Drafting or updating written communications and compiling photos, quotes, measurable results, and other assets, as needed.
• Researching and qualifying prospective funding opportunities.

Outreach Team Support

• Supporting the Outreach Team with follow-up on prospects and leads, and maintenance of documentation.
• Working strategically and creatively to increase sponsorships and tour sign-ups.
• Presenting CoEd’s work in-person and virtually to interested groups.

Our IDEAL candidate will possess the following characteristics:

You’re filled with gratitude.

You love showing others the appreciation they deserve and recognize that thoughtfulness is key when communicating with donors.

You value attention to detail.

You care about the little things and carry out your work with thought and integrity. Youre even watching for typos, and this sentence made your eye twitch.

You’re passionate about empowering students.

You recognize the importance of education, and long to make a difference by connecting promising students with supporters who can help them surmount the barriers to their success.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Please include your area of study in your application.
• Database experience and/or tech savviness required. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• High level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• 3-5 years of work experience in fundraising, donor relationship management, or sales and customer service strongly preferred.
• Grant writing/research experience a plus.
• Proactive in project management and takes initiative on research and lead development.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Spanish reading/writing ability a plus.

Compensation: $48,000 - $55,000 annual salary

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer HSA contribution (based on type of insurance selected)
• 401(k) plan
• Flex time
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), 8 observed paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays
• Paid annual professional development opportunities

This position is based in our Cincinnati, Ohio office starting in April 2026. This office currently operates with a hybrid in-person and remote schedule. This role will be required to come into the office on Wednesday and Thursday each week.

How to Apply: Please apply through our website at coeduc.org/careers with resume and cover letter. Applications submitted prior to March 15^th will receive priority consideration. No phone calls, please. 

Cooperative for Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on-the-basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws.