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Job Title: Workforce Development Coordinator

Reports to: Vice President, Colorado Restaurant Foundation
Job Type: Full-Time, Grant Funded for 14 months
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid with statewide travel)
Direct Reports: None

Position Summary
The Workforce Development Coordinator supports the implementation and expansion of Colorado Restaurant Foundation (CRF) workforce programs while contributing to the development of career pathway resources and training frameworks. This role blends program coordination with research, analysis, and content development. The Coordinator will manage day-to-day operations of the CRF apprenticeship program and, with direction from the Vice President, develop key components of new tools and training programs that support individuals in advancing within hospitality careers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Workforce Program Coordination
• Coordinate intake, onboarding, site visits, and ongoing engagement with participants and employers.
• Manage ongoing communication with participants and employers regarding program expectations, progress, and support resources
• Monitor and track participant milestones, outcomes, and completion benchmarks
• Support and execute orientations, trainings, and program events
• Ensure consistent and high-quality participant and employer experience across programs
• Maintain accurate participant and employer data within Salesforce and related systems
• Support tracking of program outcomes and performance metrics; assist with data collection and reporting requirements

2. Training Frameworks & Content Development
• With guidance from Vice President, research industry-relevant skills, competencies, role expectations, and career progression pathways within hospitality
• Coordinate focus groups with employers and employees to validate findings
• Create skills taxonomies for defined roles, map required skills and competencies across roles and levels, and work with Vice President to translate deliverables into training exercises
• Identify ways to align new tools with existing training materials; work with Vice President to make improvements

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education and Experience
• 1-5 years of experience in workforce development, education, nonprofit operations, hospitality, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree
• Experience supporting training programs, career pathway initiatives, or apprenticeship programs preferred

Skills and Competencies
• Strong organization and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and follow up with multiple stakeholders while working independently
• Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize information into clear, actionable content
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to clarity and structure
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, educators, and program participants
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with leadership
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce preferred
• Comfort working with data tracking, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Comfort working with AI tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in evolving program environments
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.

Other Requirements
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout Colorado for employer visits and program activities
• Occasional evening or weekend events

Salary
$58,000 – $62,500/yr plus potential for bonus

Benefits
Colorado Restaurant Association offers paid time off, health, dental and vision benefits, 401K, discretionary retirement contribution, long-term disability and life insurance, as consistent with CRA’s benefits for all staff. Other benefits include free parking in the company lot, $50/mo. cell-phone reimbursement, and corporate credit card for approved work-related expenses.

To Apply
Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@corestaurant.org. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.

Updated 5/6/2026

 

CRF Career Pathways Coordinator                           

Reports to:      Vice President, Colorado Restaurant Foundation

Job Type:        Full-time position

Location:         Denver, CO (Hybrid with statewide travel)

Direct Reports: None

Position Summary

The Career Pathways Coordinator supports participant engagement and career pathway awareness across Colorado Restaurant Foundation (CRF) workforce development initiatives. This position serves as a frontline connection point for students, educators, community-based organizations, and training partners while supporting programs such as Colorado ProStart and Restaurant Ready. The Coordinator will support relationship management, student engagement, program operations, and major events, including the Colorado ProStart Invitational.

Working closely with the Vice President and CRA/F staff, this role will help students and participants explore hospitality career opportunities and connect individuals to next-step workforce development opportunities through collaboration and warm handoffs within the CRF workforce development team. The Career Pathways Coordinator will contribute to a collaborative, relationship-driven workforce ecosystem that supports participant engagement, career exploration, and connected pathways within the hospitality industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Relationship Management & Participant Engagement

• Serve as a frontline connection point for students, educators, community-based organizations, industry partners, and the CRA/F team across workforce development initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Colorado ProStart teachers, school administrators, students, and community partners throughout Colorado.
• Support student/participant engagement and career pathway awareness activities connected to ProStart, Restaurant Ready, and other CRA/F workforce initiatives.
• Help identify and connect students and participants to next-step opportunities through collaboration and warm handoffs within the workforce development team.
• Represent and promote CRA/F programs through school visits, classroom presentations, career fairs, hospitality career exploration events, and community engagement opportunities.

2. Program Operations & Event Coordination

• Support day-to-day program operations including communication, scheduling, registration, logistics, materials coordination, and participant tracking.
• Coordinate Colorado ProStart program activities and support annual program timelines and deadlines.
• Serve as operational lead for the Colorado ProStart Invitational with strategic oversight and collaboration from CRA/F leadership and events team.
• Support teacher trainings, student competitions, classroom visits, and other workforce development events and engagement activities.
• Coordinate certification ordering and scholarship-related processes connected to CRF workforce initiatives.
• Support volunteer coordination for workforce development programs and CRA/F events, including student volunteers, industry mentors, judges, and event support volunteers.

3. Data Tracking, Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain accurate student, participant, and program records within Salesforce and related systems.
• Support participation tracking, data collection, reporting needs, and shared data visibility across workforce development programs.
• Collaborate with CRA/F staff to support connected career pathways and participant engagement across initiatives.
• Gather stories, highlights, and program updates to support communications efforts and collaborate with the communications team on annual communications planning.
• Contribute to a collaborative, relationship-driven workforce ecosystem through proactive communication, adaptability, and cross-program support.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education and Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in workforce development, education, hospitality, nonprofit programs, youth engagement, event coordination, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree. Strong internship or leadership experience may be considered.
• Experience working with students, educators, hospitality industry partners, or community-based organizations a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and events simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with presentations and public speaking.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely within a small team environment.
• Ability to adapt within evolving programs and support a variety of workforce development initiatives and events.
• Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and ability to manage logistics and communication across multiple stakeholders.
• Event coordination experience preferred.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce and participant data tracking a plus.
• Comfort working with AI tools
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of social, economic, and professional backgrounds.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout Colorado for program site visits and activities
• Occasional evening or weekend events

Salary

$58,000 – $62,500/yr plus potential for bonus

Benefits

Colorado Restaurant Association offers paid time off, health, dental and vision benefits, 401K, discretionary retirement contribution, long-term disability and life insurance, as consistent with CRA’s benefits for all staff. Other benefits include free parking in the company lot, $50/mo. cell-phone reimbursement, and corporate credit card for approved work-related expenses.

To Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@corestaurant.org.  Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.

EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION: Events & Sponsorship Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Events & Sponsorship Manager

JOB TYPE: Full Time

DIRECT REPORTS: None

SALARY: $ 50,000-$62,500/yr. plus potential for bonus

BENEFITS: Colorado Restaurant Association offers competitive salary, vacation and PTO leave, health insurance, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K, discretionary retirement contribution, long-term disability, life insurance, private office and free parking. $50/mo. covered in cell-phone reimbursement. Corporate credit card provided for work-related expenses.

CRA MISSION: The Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) is the champion for our State’s restaurant and hospitality industry.

CRA/CRF CORE VALUES: Hospitality, Excellence, Transparency, Accountability, & Fun

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) and its Foundation (CRF) seeks an Events & Sponsorship Coordinator. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Events and Sponsorship Manager in planning and executing all events for the Association and Foundation including the Colorado Restaurant & Bar Show, the Government Affairs Golf Tournament, the Annual Blue Ribbon Legislative Reception, the CRA HOSPYS Awards Program, Denver Food + Wine Festival, Drink Red Wear Red, the CO ProStart Student Invitational, fundraising events, and other events as necessary.
• Supporting meetings, programs, and events for all boards and committees of the CRA & CRF as needed.
• Assisting with all event sponsorship fulfillment.
• Overseeing ServSafe program to include scheduling classes with trainer(s), handling all registrations for classes, working with the Communication department on marketing the classes, ordering supplies as needed and mailing out class materials. Proctoring exams as needed.
• Working with the Communication department to support and assist in developing written communication surrounding events/program and presentations for a diverse audience, including restaurants, CRA members, CRF program participants, sponsors, providers, partners, media, and staff.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external vendors.
• Other duties as needed.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, polished professional who thrives on multi-tasking, problem-solving, and providing incomparable external and internal customer service, while using discretion and maintaining strict confidentiality in dealing with a diverse assortment of individuals and issues. Ability to be attentive to detail, strategic, flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient is crucial to this position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in events and meeting coordination for a variety of event types and sizes.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Exceptional verbal & written communication, organization, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple timelines at once.
• Expertise in diffusing high-pressure situations and solving problems on the fly.
• Self-directed, results-oriented work style with strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently or in close harmony with a small team.
• Discriminating attention to detail, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in addressing the needs of a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrated success building and fostering professional relationships.
• Strong aptitude with desktop and network-based software applications including expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Basic HTML and website experience preferred.
• Experience with database management; experience with membership database software preferred.
• Experience in graphics programs a bonus, specifically Canva.
• Bilingual -Spanish/English is a huge plus.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:
• Some travel required (in Colorado) for events (including overnight stays).

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
• Considerable interaction with CRA staff and members, NRA staff, CRA Chapters, speakers and trainers.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter along with your resume and salary requirements to jobs@corestaurant.org. All submissions received will be kept confidential, and only complete submissions will be considered for the position. Deadline to apply: May 15, 2026.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.

Updated 4/14/2026

TERRITORY MANAGER

Reports to: EVP Strategic Partnerships

Job Type: Exempt Full-time Position

Direct reports: None

SUMMARY:
This position focuses on membership sales and is responsible for maximizing revenue and member count in an assigned territory by developing an in-depth knowledge of the Colorado Restaurant Association’s value proposition to grow the CRA’s new restaurant and supplier members.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
• Prospecting, cold calling, appointment setting, and follow-up with potential new restaurant and vendor members.
• Tracking prospects, progress, and daily sales activities in organization database.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the CRA’s advocacy work, resources and member benefits, including benefits offered by organization sponsors.
• Create and execute a territory sales plan that meets or exceeds established membership goals.
• Attend and assist with content and other needs for chapter meetings within your territory.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing members and assist them in connecting with resources as needed.
• Attend staff and sales meetings as required.

Additional Responsibilities
• Represent the CRA in a professional manner within the community.
• Join and participate in at least one leads group that is industry specific.
• Work with CRA staff regularly and provide updated information on membership data.
• Attend chapter meetings and chapter functions in assigned territory.
• Attend work-related events, which sometimes require evenings or weekends, assist in event set-up/take-down as requested.

Contact with Others
• Considerable interaction with members, prospective members, and endorsed providers.
• Interaction and coordination with Colorado Restaurant Foundation.
• Moderate interaction with the CRA Chapter and State Board of Directors.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Proven success in sales.
• Relationship builder and team player.
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills.

Salary and Benefits
• Base pay: $50,000, plus commissions (successful TM would earn minimum of $27-$42K+ in commission pay in addition to the base)
• $150/mo auto allowance
• $50/mo cell phone reimbursement
• Health, Dental, Gap Insurance, LTD, Life and AD&D benefits as consistent with CRA’s benefits for all staff
• Potential for profit sharing as part of CRA’s 401k plan at the discretion of the Board of Directors
• Free Parking

COMPANY ENVIRONMENT
The culture at the CRA is dynamic. Our team is passionate about the work that we do on behalf of our restaurant members. We foster a positive work environment that is dedicated to your success.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, salary requirements to jobs@corestaurant.org. Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026.

Notes:
• No phone calls please.
• Residents only (no relocation offered).

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. Updated 9/17/2025.