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The National Restaurant Association empowers every restaurant and restaurant operator in this country to achieve more than they thought possible. It’s also where you can start and/or grow your career working to support and represent our exciting industry.

One of the nation's most influential business associations, we are headquartered in the heart of Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Chicago. We offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package, including health care, generous vacation and leave time, a 401(k) plan, and a professional development/educational assistance program.

To apply for a position

We periodically recruit qualified candidates for various staff positions. To apply for any of the positions below, submit the requested materials to:

National Restaurant Association
Attn: Human Resources
2055 L Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 331-5991
E-mail: jobs@restaurant.org

Be sure to indicate the position title and the job code with your application. If you are called for an interview, here are directions to our offices. We accept applications only for specific, advertised positions.

Thanks for your interest in joining us!

Washington, D.C. Positions

Manager of Foundation Relations
Department: NRAEF
The Manager of Foundation Relations is responsible for designing and executing a long-range strategy to significantly increase the level of funding to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) from charitable foundations.
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Administrative Assistant, Executive Office
Department: Executive Office
The Administrative Assistant’s primary role is to assist the members of the Executive Office team with various administrative tasks in support of the CEO achieving the goals of the organization.
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Digital Marketing Coordinator
Department: Strategic Marketing
The Digital Marketing Coordinator works with the Manager, Digital Innovation and other key marketing staff to implement web-based communication and marketing activities for the National Restaurant Association’s online properties.
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Manager of Major Gifts
Department: NRAEF
The Manager of Major Gifts is responsible for executing the current and long‐range strategies to build a strong corporate sponsorship and fundraising program that meets annual goals.
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Senior Research Analyst
Department: Research and Knowledge
Conducts primary and secondary research on assigned topics and summarizes findings in reports, articles and newsletters; possesses superior quantitative and qualitative analytical and research abilities...
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Vice President, Member Value & Strategy
Department: Innovations & Business Development
This position will be responsible for the development of member acquisition and retention strategy and execution to generate budgeted revenue or above and increase overall dues revenue generation to support the mission and goals of the organization.
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Manager of Media Relations
Department: Communications
The Manager of Media Relations is responsible for developing and maintaining proactive communications strategies for Association public policy goals, products and services, research, and overall image.
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Chicago Positions

Exam Processing Supervisor
Department: Exam Processing
This position works in collaboration with the Exam Processing, Service Center and Program Compliance departments. The Exam Processing Supervisor will provide leadership and support for the Exam Processing team.
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Senior Manager of Marketing, Products & Services
Department: Product Marketing
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, training, and managing all marketing functions to meet and exceed the revenue, expense management, and profitability objectives.
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Senior Developer Analyst
Department: Information Technology, Chicago
The Senior Developer Analyst reports to the Manager, Analysis and Development and is responsible for program design, prototyping, coding, testing and the documentation of application programming projects.
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National Accounts Manager - NRA Show, IWSB
Department: Convention
Achieve and exceed assigned sales goals of two events and Allied Membership sales through business development. Maintain and grow a non-geographically assigned sales territory.
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Manager, Product Development
Product Development, Chicago
The Manager, Product Development oversees a team of project managers, subject matter experts, and production staff that are dedicated to updating, enhancing, revising, and developing new products and programs for the organization.
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Other Locations

West National Account Manager - California
Department: Sales - Chicago
The West National Account Manager - California must have a critical ability to help develop and execute National account strategies for major restaurant, food service, and hotel chains throughout his/her respective territory.
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Southeast Regional Sales Manager – Florida
Department: Sales Products & Services, and Membership
Assist in creating objectives and Implement the strategic sales plans for the assigned region. Executes sales activities and drives to maximize all possible avenues of revenue growth. Manages the sales cycle.
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About Us

Careers at the NRA

To apply for a position

Washington, D.C. Positions

Manager of Foundation Relations
Department: NRAEF
The Manager of Foundation Relations is responsible for designing and executing a long-range strategy to significantly increase the level of funding to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) from charitable foundations.

Administrative Assistant, Executive Office
Department: Executive Office
The Administrative Assistant’s primary role is to assist the members of the Executive Office team with various administrative tasks in support of the CEO achieving the goals of the organization.

Digital Marketing Coordinator
Department: Strategic Marketing
The Digital Marketing Coordinator works with the Manager, Digital Innovation and other key marketing staff to implement web-based communication and marketing activities for the National Restaurant Association’s online properties.

Manager of Major Gifts
Department: NRAEF
The Manager of Major Gifts is responsible for executing the current and long‐range strategies to build a strong corporate sponsorship and fundraising program that meets annual goals.

Senior Research Analyst
Department: Research and Knowledge
Conducts primary and secondary research on assigned topics and summarizes findings in reports, articles and newsletters; possesses superior quantitative and qualitative analytical and research abilities...

Manager of Media Relations
Department: Communications
The Manager of Media Relations is responsible for developing and maintaining proactive communications strategies for Association public policy goals, products and services, research, and overall image.

Chicago Positions

Exam Processing Supervisor
Department: Exam Processing
This position works in collaboration with the Exam Processing, Service Center and Program Compliance departments. The Exam Processing Supervisor will provide leadership and support for the Exam Processing team.

Senior Manager of Marketing, Products & Services
Department: Product Marketing
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, training, and managing all marketing functions to meet and exceed the revenue, expense management, and profitability objectives.

Senior Developer Analyst
Department: Information Technology, Chicago
The Senior Developer Analyst reports to the Manager, Analysis and Development and is responsible for program design, prototyping, coding, testing and the documentation of application programming projects.

National Accounts Manager - NRA Show, IWSB
Department: Convention
Achieve and exceed assigned sales goals of two events and Allied Membership sales through business development. Maintain and grow a non-geographically assigned sales territory.

Manager, Product Development
Product Development, Chicago
The Manager, Product Development oversees a team of project managers, subject matter experts, and production staff that are dedicated to updating, enhancing, revising, and developing new products and programs for the organization.

Other Locations

West National Account Manager - California
Department: Sales - Chicago
The West National Account Manager - California must have a critical ability to help develop and execute National account strategies for major restaurant, food service, and hotel chains throughout his/her respective territory.

National Restaurant Association - Careers at the NRA

About Us

Careers at the NRA

To apply for a position

Washington, D.C. Positions

Manager of Foundation Relations Department: NRAEF The Manager of Foundation Relations is responsible for designing and executing a long-range strategy to significantly increase the level of funding to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) from charitable foundations.

Administrative Assistant, Executive Office Department: Executive Office The Administrative Assistant’s primary role is to assist the members of the Executive Office team with various administrative tasks in support of the CEO achieving the goals of the organization.

Digital Marketing Coordinator Department: Strategic Marketing The Digital Marketing Coordinator works with the Manager, Digital Innovation and other key marketing staff to implement web-based communication and marketing activities for the National Restaurant Association’s online properties.

Manager of Major Gifts Department: NRAEF The Manager of Major Gifts is responsible for executing the current and long‐range strategies to build a strong corporate sponsorship and fundraising program that meets annual goals.

Senior Research Analyst Department: Research and Knowledge Conducts primary and secondary research on assigned topics and summarizes findings in reports, articles and newsletters; possesses superior quantitative and qualitative analytical and research abilities...

Manager of Media Relations Department: Communications The Manager of Media Relations is responsible for developing and maintaining proactive communications strategies for Association public policy goals, products and services, research, and overall image.

Chicago Positions

Exam Processing Supervisor Department: Exam Processing This position works in collaboration with the Exam Processing, Service Center and Program Compliance departments. The Exam Processing Supervisor will provide leadership and support for the Exam Processing team.

Senior Manager of Marketing, Products & Services Department: Product Marketing This position is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, training, and managing all marketing functions to meet and exceed the revenue, expense management, and profitability objectives.

Senior Developer Analyst Department: Information Technology, Chicago The Senior Developer Analyst reports to the Manager, Analysis and Development and is responsible for program design, prototyping, coding, testing and the documentation of application programming projects.

National Accounts Manager - NRA Show, IWSB Department: Convention Achieve and exceed assigned sales goals of two events and Allied Membership sales through business development. Maintain and grow a non-geographically assigned sales territory.

Manager, Product Development Product Development, Chicago The Manager, Product Development oversees a team of project managers, subject matter experts, and production staff that are dedicated to updating, enhancing, revising, and developing new products and programs for the organization.

Other Locations

West National Account Manager - California Department: Sales - Chicago The West National Account Manager - California must have a critical ability to help develop and execute National account strategies for major restaurant, food service, and hotel chains throughout his/her respective territory.

Manager of Foundation Relations
Department: NRAEF
The Manager of Foundation Relations is responsible for designing and executing a long-range strategy to significantly increase the level of funding to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) from charitable foundations.

Administrative Assistant, Executive Office
Department: Executive Office
The Administrative Assistant’s primary role is to assist the members of the Executive Office team with various administrative tasks in support of the CEO achieving the goals of the organization.

Digital Marketing Coordinator
Department: Strategic Marketing
The Digital Marketing Coordinator works with the Manager, Digital Innovation and other key marketing staff to implement web-based communication and marketing activities for the National Restaurant Association’s online properties.

Manager of Major Gifts
Department: NRAEF
The Manager of Major Gifts is responsible for executing the current and long‐range strategies to build a strong corporate sponsorship and fundraising program that meets annual goals.

Senior Research Analyst
Department: Research and Knowledge
Conducts primary and secondary research on assigned topics and summarizes findings in reports, articles and newsletters; possesses superior quantitative and qualitative analytical and research abilities...

Manager of Media Relations
Department: Communications
The Manager of Media Relations is responsible for developing and maintaining proactive communications strategies for Association public policy goals, products and services, research, and overall image.

Exam Processing Supervisor
Department: Exam Processing
This position works in collaboration with the Exam Processing, Service Center and Program Compliance departments. The Exam Processing Supervisor will provide leadership and support for the Exam Processing team.

Senior Manager of Marketing, Products & Services
Department: Product Marketing
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, training, and managing all marketing functions to meet and exceed the revenue, expense management, and profitability objectives.

Senior Developer Analyst
Department: Information Technology, Chicago
The Senior Developer Analyst reports to the Manager, Analysis and Development and is responsible for program design, prototyping, coding, testing and the documentation of application programming projects.

National Accounts Manager - NRA Show, IWSB
Department: Convention
Achieve and exceed assigned sales goals of two events and Allied Membership sales through business development. Maintain and grow a non-geographically assigned sales territory.

Manager, Product Development
Product Development, Chicago
The Manager, Product Development oversees a team of project managers, subject matter experts, and production staff that are dedicated to updating, enhancing, revising, and developing new products and programs for the organization.

West National Account Manager - California
Department: Sales - Chicago
The West National Account Manager - California must have a critical ability to help develop and execute National account strategies for major restaurant, food service, and hotel chains throughout his/her respective territory.