About The Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (TKC)

The Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (TKC) is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to build and support a global network dedicated to improving lives through transformative culinary and lifestyle education. Founded in 2016 by leaders from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health–Department of Nutrition and the Culinary Institute of America, the TKC was formed to unite early advocates of teaching kitchens as a public health intervention. In 2020, the TKC became an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit. Today, we are a growing network of Organization, Corporate, and Professional Members advancing the role of teaching kitchens worldwide.

The Role
The Marketing & Communications Consultant is a revenue-minded storyteller who blends creativity with strategy to grow the TKC’s membership base and expand engagement with our toolkits, webinars, and other programs. This individual will design and drive outreach campaigns that convert interest into membership, sales, and sponsorship opportunities, ensuring that the TKC is positioned as the go-to resource in the Food Is Medicine and teaching kitchen movements.

While this role requires excellence in content creation and brand communications, its core purpose is business development through marketing—crafting campaigns, messages, and experiences that attract, engage, and ultimately generate revenue for TKC.

This person thrives on seeing results, measuring impact, and adapting strategies to meet ambitious growth targets. They are a team player with a strong sense of ownership, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Marketing Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns designed to increase membership sales and retention, with clear conversion goals.
• Create multi-channel strategies (email, social media, website, events) to promote the TKC’s membership, toolkits, webinars, and other paid offerings.
• Partner with TKC leadership to identify sales opportunities and revenue streams within our content, events, and partnerships.
• Manage and execute sponsor marketing strategies that increase visibility for sponsors, deliver on partnership agreements, and align with TKC’s growth goals.
• Support TKC’s presence at industry expos, convenings, panels, and media features to showcase resources and generate qualified leads.
• Draft and distribute press releases, articles, and thought leadership pieces that position the TKC as the leading voice in hands-on culinary nutrition and Food Is Medicine.

Member & Audience Engagement

• Develop compelling messaging that articulates the value of TKC membership and resources.
• Nurture prospective member relationships through targeted email campaigns, webinar promotions, and follow-up sequences.
• Track, analyze, and optimize campaigns to maximize member acquisition, renewals, and product sales.
• Create and manage newsletter content that drives engagement with current members, highlights TKC resources, and encourages participation in webinars, toolkits, and community events.

Brand & Communications

• Ensure all TKC messaging reflects our mission, vision, values, and the value proposition of joining or buying from TKC.
• Collaborate with designers and web professionals to develop sales collateral, presentations, toolkits, and videos that highlight TKC’s unique assets.
• Amplify success stories from TKC members that demonstrate return on investment and inspire new prospects to join.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor and report on sales funnel metrics: leads generated, conversion rates, renewals, and campaign ROI.
• Conduct competitive and industry analysis to identify opportunities for the TKC to expand offerings and revenue.
• Share insights regularly with TKC leadership to refine strategies and set growth targets.
  Qualifications
• The Marketing & Communications Consultant should have outstanding sales marketing skills, expertise in writing engaging and compelling content, and skill in graphic design. Attention to detail is essential.

REQUIRED

• Minimum 4-year undergraduate degree
• 3+ years experience in marketing (demonstrated success in sales-oriented campaigns preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to craft persuasive, results-driven content.
• Experience with CRM systems, email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), social media platforms, and analytics dashboards.
• Highly organized, entrepreneurial, and motivated by measurable results.

PREFERRED

• Background in nonprofit, membership, or start-up environments.
• Familiarity with B2B or B2C sales cycles, particularly in professional networks, learning platforms, or health-related sectors.
• Media connections and experience placing stories to elevate visibility.
• Passion for food as medicine, health, and sustainability.

Compensation, Benefits and Culture

This role is compensated through a monthly retainer of $2,200-$2,800, commensurate with experience.

This is a part-time, independent contractor position and not an offer of employment. The consultant will be engaged on a project-based, retainer basis and is responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses. As a contractor, this role is not eligible for employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.

What the TKC does provide is:

• Flexible scheduling and remote work environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading experts in the Food Is Medicine and teaching kitchen movements.
• A supportive, mission-driven culture that values creativity, equity, and impact.
  Professional growth opportunities through TKC’s national network, convenings, and thought leadership.

TKC maintains core working hours of 9–5 EST, with weekly team meetings designed for collaboration, alignment, and strategy.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as separate attachments to careers@teachingkitchens.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until October 10, 2025. No phone calls, please.

Hiring Statement
The Teaching Kitchen Collaborative’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.