Entrepreneurship Development Program Coordinator

Written By Nicole Anderson

Position: Entrepreneurship Development Program Coordinator

Position Type: Part-time, Contractor

Location: Atlanta, Georgia 

Salary/Wage: $20-$23/ hr

Reports to: Entrepreneurship Development Program Manager

The Organization:

Refugee Women’s Network (RWN) Refugee Women’s Network (RWN) is a 501c3 organization serving refugees and immigrants resettled in the state of Georgia. RWN inspires and equips refugee and immigrant women to become leaders in their homes, businesses, and communities. For more than 26 years, we’ve continued to be the only organization in Georgia that specifically serves refugee women.

We are a women of color, immigrant, and refugee-led organization, with a mission to support women survivors of war, conflict, and displacement in overcoming cultural and systemic barriers to achieving healthy, self-sufficient, and fulfilling lives. We work to address these barriers through culturally sensitive, community-led grassroots responses that meet women where they are. We do this through uplifting community-driven grassroots solutions.

For more information please visit: www.riwn.org

Purpose:

The Entrepreneurship Development Coordinator (EDC) is responsible for assisting in building upon and developing the Entrepreneurship Development Program within RWN to support the organization’s mission … to equip refugee and immigrant women to regain self-sufficiency, inspiring them to become community leaders through culturally tailored programs. The Entrepreneurship Development Coordinator empowers refugee and immigrant women with the knowledge and resources to become economically self-reliant facilitating entrepreneurship opportunities and access to educational and financial literacy training programs. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the mission, values, and operating principles of RWN. 

Duties of the Entrepreneurship Development Coordinator

  • Oversee daily operations of the shared kitchen 

  • Create and manage schedules for chefs, classes 

  • Supervise kitchen usage activity and monitor food safety practices 

  • Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment 

  • Assist with Chefs Club events (farmers markets, festivals, catering) 

  • Plan, organize, and promote cooking classes 

  • Coordinate registration, communication, and class logistics 

  • Assist in creating reports and promotional content 

  • Manage social media updates highlighting chefs and programs 

  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and culturally respectful environment

  • Coordinate incubator program for RWN Chefs in coordination with EEP manager 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred 

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities 

  • Excellent communication and people skills 

  • Comfort using social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) 

  • Passion for diverse cultures and supporting entrepreneurs 

WHY JOIN US? 

  • Meaningful, community-driven work 

  • Support immigrant and refugee chefs 

  • Be part of a growing, inclusive food program 

  • Make a real impact through food and culture

 To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume with “Entrepreneurship Development Program Coordinator Application” in the subject to admin@riwn.org  

Nicole Anderson