Director of Education Programs & eLearning

FMI- The Food Industry Association; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

FMI – The Food Industry Association seeks a Director of Education Program Development & eLearning to lead the design, delivery, and management of education programs across in-person, virtual, and online formats. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to shape strategy, grow attendance, and measure impact.

The role requires strong program management, e-learning expertise, and the ability to align offerings with member needs, industry trends, and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven to ten years in meeting planning and program development
• Three years of e-learning program delivery
• Experience in budgeting and vendor contracts
• Knowledge of food/retail industry and business concepts

Responsibilities

• Develop, market, and execute educational programs, conferences, webinars, and online learning initiatives.
• Identify industry trends to create innovative learning experiences.
• Lead all aspects of program and event planning, including budgets, timelines, audience development, and success metrics.
• Serve as project manager and liaison across marketing, finance, meetings, logistics, and operations.
• Recruit and collaborate with subject matter experts, speakers, and partner organizations.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor program performance and attendee feedback for improvement.
• Oversee FMI’s LMS and adoption of new edtech solutions.

Skills

Project management

E-learning

Stakeholder communication

Adult learning

Learning strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or related field

Certificate in e-learning design and delivery

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Webinar platforms

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

FMI – The Food Industry Association seeks a Director of Education Program Development & eLearning to lead the design, delivery, and management of education programs across in-person, virtual, and online formats. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to shape strategy, grow attendance, and measure impact.

The role requires strong program management, e-learning expertise, and the ability to align offerings with member needs, industry trends, and organizational goals.