Food Trade Association Education Coordinator

IDDBA Education Coordinator

Job Description

Reports To:

VP, Education Industry Relations

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Revision Date:
October 2025

The Education Coordinator is responsible for the management of educational programs and initiatives of the association including but not limited to training programs, webinars, research projects, and certifications. This role works closely with internal teams, association members, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational resources and events.

• Manage Request for Proposals for organizational resource programs & processes.
• Manage organizational resource programs and processes through direction of both internal and third-party personnel. Resources include updates, reporting, and annual performance goals.
• Manage and oversee Board Insight Committees. Lead board meeting teams consisting of Board of Directors, Committee Members, and member companies through planning and strategies to direct our organization’s resources.
• Prepare reports to the Board of Directors of both committee and departmental program resource strategies, updates, and focuses. Present at the business meetings.
• Provide key communications through our organization website, app, and related social media communications in compliance with our organization’s communications policies.
• Manage and coordinate the planning, scheduling, logistics and successful launch of education programs.
• Collaborate with both internal and external partners to develop and implement education programs that align with the association’s goals.
• Coordinate with speakers, trainers, and subject matter experts to secure their participation in Education Events.
• Ensure all educational materials are accurate, up to date, and aligned with the industry standards and best practices.
• Respond to inquiries, provide information, and address concerns related to Education programs.
• Participate, communicate and execute feedback from committees.
• Contribute to the development of program performance metrics and key performance metrics. (KPIs)
• Meet with members and prospective members to review education programs.
• Participates and helps with executions of What’s in Store Live.
• Assist with sponsorship acquisition, order products, and ensure products are well represented.
• Assist in creating and implementing marketing and communication strategies to promote educational programs and events.
• Assist in production of annual trends publication.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, educational practices, and government policies.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned to assist in meeting departmental and organizational goals and initiatives.

• Food Service, Deli, Bakery or Grocery Industry experience preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the association with optimism, positivity, flexibility and professionalism within association committees and industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage program timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Travel up to 21 days per year to fulfill and support organizational events, meetings, & resource commitments.
• Regular sitting at desk with regular exposure to computer screens.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Job descriptions represent a general outline of job responsibilities and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and, therefore, their descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point of time.

IDDBA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IDDBA maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment.