Program Coordinator

The National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation are proud to be part of a highly respected industry, providing hospitality, opportunity, and quality of life. Much like the industry we represent, we have a dynamic, diverse and inclusive culture, grounded in trust, hospitality, collaboration and innovation. These are the core values that inspire our work, and what we're looking for in a Program Coordinator.

Position must operate out of our DC office with a required three days onsite, Monday - Wednesday, with flexibility to work remote on Thursday and Friday.

We are proud to offer our team members comprehensive benefits, designed to support their financial, professional, and personal well-being. In addition to outstanding healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), competitive salaries, generous vacation and leave time, we offer a matching 401(k) plan, a unique collection of corporate discounts and memberships, as well as programs to support career and skills development, including coaching, learning and tuition assistance, and so much more!

Essential Functions:

• Works as part of programs team to accomplish Foundation goals; assists project directors in accomplishing Workforce Development programs team goals.
• Supports all internal team members and departments following the Foundation's mission and values while promoting Foundation culture.
• Maintains current contact information for key stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationship with internal NRA/NRAEF staff, SRA/SRAEFs and external partners to ensure collaboration.
• Assists in the collection and documentation of all program data and activities, including site visits.
• Assists with any data collection required by grant and program report materials compilation.
• Organizes and maintains all past program data, material and files.
• Assists with program budget management (i.e. tracking invoices to budget).
• Assists with planning monthly calls, meetings, and special events on various dates and in various formats (virtual, live, & hybrid) or locations across the country.
• Assists with programs communication materials.
• Assists with knowledge sharing platform content, calendar, and community engagement.
• Responsible for transmission of programmatic, communication, and event materials via shipping, print and electronic methods.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

Core Skills

These foundational skills will help you thrive in our fast-paced, collaborative environment:

• Fundamental Restaurant Industry Knowledge - Click to choose level
• Editing - You have a keen eye for detail and clarity.
• Analytical/Critical Thinking - You enjoy solving problems and thinking things through.
• Works Well in Teams - You're a reliable and supportive team player.
• Works Well Independently - You can take initiative and manage tasks on your own.
• Time Management - You know how to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Problem Solving - You're resourceful and solution-oriented.

Additional Skills

These skills will help you contribute meaningfully to our programs and connect with a wide range of stakeholders:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Comfortable using Excel and Microsoft Office
• Confident working with numbers, budgets, and data
• Familiarity with data systems and online platforms
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable speaking in meetings and making outreach calls
• Able to build relationships with community organizations, state restaurant associations, justice agencies, justice-involved participants, and industry professionals
• Ability to make quick decisions or speak publicly
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and delivery high quality written work.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to accept changes and be flexible.

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 -3 years experience commensurate with job duties

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, family, and medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply for our job openings. This commitment supports our policy of developing and capitalizing on the abilities of all our team members, as well as selecting, developing and promoting those who are best qualified.