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The Bread Bakers Guild of America, Education and Events Manager

  • 01/07/2025 12:10 PM
    Message # 13447310
    Anonymous member (Administrator)


    The Bread Bakers Guild of America is a nonprofit membership association—an independent and creative group of current and aspiring bakery owners, professional bakers, ingredient and equipment suppliers, educators, students, serious home bakers, and more. We are dedicated to producing great baked goods and committed to the health of our businesses, workers, and communities. Our mission is to support the sustainability and prosperity of the artisan baking industry through education, training and community building.  We offer classes and programs in baking techniques and in the business of baking and create opportunities for peer connections and learning. 

    Our Education and Events Manager develops and delivers impactful, relevant and responsive programs including in-person and virtual classes and events such as our triennial educational event, Camp Bread.  They work with our partners and sponsors to develop collaborative educational offerings and develop Guild education for industry events such as IBIE and the Bakery Showcase.  In addition, the Manager oversees our Artisan Baker Certification Program which establishes and measures the skills of professional artisan bakers through written and practical testing.  

    Through their work, our Education and Events Manager creates opportunities for our members to improve their baking practices, strengthen their bakery businesses and create community with other bakers and bakery owners. 

    Primary Responsibilities 

    • Cultivate a diverse and inclusive roster of talented and experienced instructors to teach in-person and virtual classes and at events 

    • Curate ideas and content for classes and programs in our four mission pillars: 

    • Craft- technique-driven skills, rooted in artisan principles and representative of global baking traditions 

    • Culture- respect for both tradition and innovation in processes, ingredients,products and equipment and for the people who make baking their living 

    • Community- cultivating a network of supportive professionals 

    • Careers- looking at jobs and entrepreneurship with an aim to keep bakers committed to our dynamic industry 

    • Develop and coordinate educational events with our partners and sponsors 

    • Cultivate and manage a program committee of members who provide guidance and support 

    • Coordinate all logistical activities related to classes and events including: 

    • Develop and manage contracts with instructors 

    • Secure spaces around the country for classes and events 

    • Support instructors with A/V needs for virtual classes 

    • Develop best practices and systems for producing video recordings of virtual classes 

    • Moderate classes; provide timelines for instructors; edit formulas 

    • Procure ingredients, tools and equipment needed 

    • Communicate with instructors, students and facilities liaisons 

    • Manage volunteers for class support such as moderation, prep, breakdown, etc. 

    • Provide on-the-ground operational and programming support at important events throughout the year 

    • Conduct follow-ups including surveys, content sharing 

    • Provide content about and from classes and events for Guild communication channels (social media, newsletter, Bread Lines) and marketing and promotions 

    • Support development and management of a Guild education library 

    • Coordinate activities related to the Artisan Baker Certification Program 

    • Outreach and recruitment 

    • Logistics and planning 

    • Follow up and outcome tracking 

    Desired Skills & Experience 

    • 2-3 years teaching and education experience 

    • 3-5 years professional baking experience 

    • Current baker and bakeries connections 

    • Superb written and verbal communication skills 

    • Strong administrative skills 

    • Detail-oriented, resourceful and proactive 

    • Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google platforms, and productivity software such as Slack and Asana 

    • Must be authorized to work in the US 

    Salary & Benefits 

    • $60-70K 

    • Subsidized health and dental insurance offered from day one of employment   

    • 3 weeks paid time off in the first year, plus holidays 

    • Flexible work culture 

    Full-time; exempt.  Fully remote with the exception of in-person events. Mostly Monday-Friday, with some weekends and evenings.   Some national and possibly international travel required.  

    To apply: Send your resume and a cover letter to info@bbga.org

    Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

    Last modified: 01/13/2025 1:53 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

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