About the Job
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) is looking for a Director of Community & Education. The Director is responsible for the administration of the AFMA Education Foundation including our scholarship, tuition reimbursement and mentor programs and works with our partners on their community service efforts. We are looking for candidates with experience in the Arizona Retail Food and Beverage Industry to better support the members we serve.
Who We Are
AFMA, founded in 1943, is a state trade organization that represents and advocates the interests of the Arizona retail food and beverage industry and their supplier partners. We strive to promote our industry to bring prominence and awareness of its impact and presence in Arizona.
Our vision is CLEAR. Community, Legislation, Education, Alliance and Regulation.
Overview of the Role and Responsibilities
The position reports to the President of AFMA and is a full-time on-site position in our downtown Phoenix office. You will be required to attend workshops and conferences, as needed.
· As administrator of the Education Foundation, you will develop applications and track all applications using an online portal and internal methods. This includes creating applications, selecting a scoring committee, determining awards, notifying winners, and completing payments.
· The Director must be able to develop informational materials about the Foundation opportunities and share them with our members.
· Create ads and articles for The Arizona Food and Beverage Industry Journal.
· Work with our members to solicit yearly Presenting Scholarships and potential Legacy Scholarship donors.
· You will coordinate with the AFMA Foundation Council on general fundraising for the Foundation and will be responsible for managing the financials for the Foundation.
· Solicit monetary and prize donations for the silent auction, held at our annual Leadership awards banquet.
· Plan and execute a luncheon for scholarship winners and members and assist our Director of Communication and Events with planning and execution of all other AFMA events.
· Develop presentations for our Board of Directors and Board of Trustees meetings and take minutes.
· Work with community partners that are important to our members.
· Keep our website updated by working with our web developer.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a high level of motivation and initiative with the ability to communicate effectively. Ideal applicants will exhibit a strong inclination for teamwork, a creative mind, and a positive attitude.
Criteria:
· A bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in the Arizona food retailer or supplier industry or education. Experience with both is a plus.
· Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to problem solve.
· Exceptional organization and communication skills.
· High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and design skills needed to create presentations, ads, brochures, etc. Experience in Canva design is preferred.
Benefits
· Employer funded comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurance.
· 401K with employer match after 1 year of employment.
· PTO and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Arizona Retail Food/Beverage: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Required)
Work Location: In person