COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MANAGER

Location: Knoxville, TN · Hours: 35/week · Compensation: $25/hour (~$45,500 annually, W2 employee)
Join us in teaching kids to cook healthy food—with $25/hr pay, paid time off, and a supportive, flexible team environment.

ABOUT US

Little Chefs, Big Change is a Knoxville-based nonprofit that teaches fun, hands-on cooking classes where kids build confidence, explore new foods, and make meals using affordable, healthy ingredients. We believe in the power of kids to steer their family’s food choices and that kids can cook, choose healthy options, and enjoy a wide-variety of foods if they have early exposure.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Community Programs Manager to help lead and grow our after-school and summer cooking programs. This role blends program coordination, teaching, and community engagement with nonprofit development. Program months are typically September–November, February–May, and June–July. During off-seasons, the focus shifts to planning, fundraising support, and resource development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Plan and coordinate after-school and summer cooking classes
• Teach one to two classes per week during peak program season and substitute when necessary (September–November, February–May, and June–July).
• Assist in training new cooking instructors.
• Build partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and support volunteers
• Assist with fundraising and donor engagement to grow LCBC’s impact