Senior Coordinator of Research & Evaluation - Chef Ann Foundation

About the Chef Ann Foundation

Founded in 2009, the Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) believes that all children should have equal access to

fresh, healthy, delicious food providing them the foundation to thrive and meet their true potential. We

ensure that school food professionals have the resources, funding and support they need to provide

cook-from-scratch meals that support the health of children and our planet. To date, we’ve reached over

14,100 schools and over 3.4 million children in all 50 states.

Job Description

The Senior Coordinator of Research and Evaluation will collaboratively work with the Director of

Research and Evaluation to collect and analyze data (quantitative and qualitative), develop evaluation

reports, and disseminate evaluation findings, aimed at improving the effectiveness of CAF programs and

highlighting project outcomes. This will include leading the implementation, execution and completion

of evaluation deliverables for specialized programs, with oversight from the Director of Research &

Evaluation. The position will also support the School Food Operations Assessment team with data

collection from districts, serving as the liaison between CAF staff and external partners for operational

data collection and management. At the organizational level, this position will lead the development of

tracking systems and processes for data management with CAF programs for both internal and external

use.

Key Responsibilities

● Conduct literature reviews on scratch cooking in schools, helping to identify gaps in knowledge

and inform program evaluation priorities for CAF programs.

● Develop tracking systems and organizational structure for data collection with CAF programs for

both internal and external use.

● Support the Director of Research & Evaluation with data collection, analysis, reporting, and

dissemination of evaluation findings.

● Analyze and communicate evaluation findings through summary reports, peer-reviewed

manuscripts, conference presentations, and funder engagement.

● Assist the Director of Research & Evaluation facilitating and managing collaboration with external

research and evaluation partners.

● Lead implementation, execution and completion of evaluation deliverables for specialized

programs, with oversight from the Director of Research & Evaluation.

● Work on special projects or any other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

● Ability to travel for work, up to 15% of the time

● A bachelor's degree in public health, sustainable food systems, nutrition, evaluation, or a related

field is required. Three (3) years of relevant experience in primary data collection,

mixed-methods analysis, and report development may be substituted for the educational

requirement.

● Masters Degree preferred.

● 1-3 years of experience of comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices and

the ability to use them in complex, difficult, and/or unprecedented situations.

● Ability to balance and prioritize competing timelines/deliverables

● Proficiency with Airtable, Qualtrics, quantitative software (State or R), and qualitative software

(NVivo or Dedoose)

● Strong proficiency in GSuite platforms and Microsoft 365

● Ability to work virtually

Essential Traits

● A passion for food systems and a strong interest in childhood health and wellness

● Resourcefulness in finding solutions to unique problems and making pivots to ensure outcomes

● Ability to manage multiple timelines and prioritize appropriately

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Flexible, collaborative mindset and innovative thinker

● Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training

Compensation

Compensation ranges between $56,000 - $74,000 per year and will be commensurate with the

candidate’s previous experience and credentials. The Chef Ann Foundation is a great place to work and

provides its staff with a competitive benefits package, including health, pharmacy, dental, vision,

short-term disability, long-term disability, group life insurance, voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with up

to a 5% match with vesting, a generous paid time off program, and professional development

opportunities. We are a fully remote organization whose headquarters are located in Boulder, CO, with

team members spread across the US. 

This application will close on November 20, 2024 at 4pm MT.

This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S.

At the Chef Ann Foundation, our work to ensure access to fresh, healthy school food for all is built on the

idea of equity. We support and celebrate differences, and our team and community are stronger with

every new voice. CAF is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. CAF is committed to incorporating

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) throughout our organization, including increased efforts

to hire, support, and engage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other historically marginalized groups.