As one of the most influential trade associations in the Washington, D.C. area, the National Restaurant Association is a great place to work. Our headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. The National Restaurant Association offers its 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.

The National Restaurant Association periodically recruits qualified candidates for various staff positions at our headquarters office. If you wish to apply for any of the positions below, please submit the requested materials to:

National Restaurant Association
Human Resources
1200 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Fax: to 202-331-5991
E-mail to jobs@restaurant.org

Please be sure to indicate the position title and the job code. If you're called for an interview, here are directions to our office. The National Restaurant Association accepts applications only for specific, advertised positions. Thank you for your interest in the National Restaurant Association.

Look for opportunities in Chicago at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

For jobs in the restaurant industry, see our Careers & Education section.

Accounting Associate -- The National Restaurant Association is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. The Accounting Associate will provide professional support for the NRA accounting function in several areas which includes but not limited to, processing cash receipt batches for NRA and its entities and preparing accounts for payment. The ideal candidate will have an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years related accounting experience, excellent communication and PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Great Plains and iMIS is a plus. For immediate consideration, please forward resume/cover letter and salary requirements to: National Restaurant Association, HR/AA, 1200 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 or jobs@restaurant.org

Lobbyist -- The National Restaurant Association is seeking a Lobbyist whose primary responsibilities will focus on multiple issues affecting the restaurant industry. The ideal candidate will have substantial Hill/lobbying experience, a proven track record of legislative accomplishments and is viewed as a capable leader in policy circles. Excellent written and oral presentation skills along with an appropriate network of contacts are a must. Energetic, goal-oriented, self-starting candidates should submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: National Restaurant Association, 1200 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 or email jobs@restaurant.org.

HEALTH & SAFETY REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE -- Trade association for restaurant industry seeks organized, dependable, team player to assist Health & Safety Regulatory Affairs department. Main responsibilities: provide program and operational support; coordinate large industry meetings; coordinate all aspects on department publications; liaison relationships with regulatory agencies. Ideal candidate will have a college degree, minimum 1-3 years related experience, familiarity with public health & safety issues, ability to prioritize activities and have strong communication skills. Direct resume with cover letter & salary requirements to: National Restaurant Association, HR/HSA, 1200 17th Street NW, Washington DC 20036 or email to jobs@restaurant.org

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO -- Trade assn for restaurant industry seeks a professional executive assistant with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to support dynamic CEO. Position responsibilities include automated scheduling; liaison and “gatekeeper;” meeting & travel arrangements; prepares daily detailed schedule/briefing book; CEO phone coverage; monitor news sources; work closely with CEO’s Senior Advisor. Successful candidate must have upbeat, team personality; handle multiple tasks with speed and accuracy; excellent telephone etiquette; superb written and oral communication; attention to details; independent decision making; ability to anticipate task requirements; sensitivity to information flow; sound judgement and ability to handle confidential information; MS Office Skills, MS Outlook; previous office experience. Ability to work later hours and overtime; limited travel. Direct cover letter/resume and salary requirements to National Restaurant Association, HR/EA, 1200 17th Street NW, Washington DC, 20036 or jobs@restaurant.org

RESEARCH ANALYST -- Trade assn seeks research professional to contribute to a broad range of projects related to the restaurant industry. Responsibilities: perform research and summarize findings; write research reports, articles and newsletters and assist with production; serve as source for research and analysis; contributes to data on web site; data sourcing and spreadsheet/database work. Minimum qualifications: 2-3 years previous research experience; proven abilities working with data; detail oriented; posses strong writing skills; Excel and PowerPoint proficiency. Bachelor degree in economics, business or related. Direct resume, cover letter with salary requirements & writing sample to National Restaurant Association, HR/RA, 1200 17th St NW, WDC 20036; or email jobs@restaurant.org.

VICE PRESIDENT, SAVE AMERICAN FREE ENTERPRISE – -- Trade assn seeks energetic, creative team player to fill a new role leading an aggressive political and fundraising effort tackling state/local challenges facing the restaurant industry. Responsibilities: oversee SAFE; develop vision/strategy for SAFE; develop and execute SAFE fundraising events and programs; solicits donors; manage budget; advisor to board level committee. Minimum qualifications: 7 years fundraising, issue and campaign management; event planning experience; superior research & analytical abilities; college degree; excellent interpersonal & communications skills; ability to travel. Direct resume with cover letter and salary requirements to National Restaurant Association, HR/SAFE, 1200 17th St NW, WDC 20036 or email jobs@restaurant.org.

Assistant Manager, Exhibit Services & Operations -- The National Restaurant Association has a position available in their convention office providing professional expertise and support for the exhibitor services and operations effort for the annual trade show. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, management and servicing of exhibitors; planning, production and management of on-site specialty areas; production of exhibitor service kit, newsletters and other exhibit materials; conduct exhibit space assignments; production and management of on-site show operations office. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years progressive trade show operations and customer service experience; detail oriented and highly organized with proven project management skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience. Please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to National Restaurant Association, HR/ESO, 150 N. Michigan Ave., #2000, Chicago, IL, 60601, or email jobs@restaurant.org

Exam Processing Associate Technician -- National Restaurant Association Solutions is the leading provider of education and training solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industry. We are currently seeking three Exam Processing Associate Technicians to join our Exam Processing team. Primary responsibilities include accurate/efficient data entry, lifting/moving supplies, data verification and working with others to ensure customer satisfaction. The candidate must be a team player, able to perform in a fast paced environment, have strong computer knowledge, able to prioritize and multi-task, have excellent organizational and communication skills, be very detail-oriented and able to meet strict timeframes. Some overtime is required. College degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years administrative and customer service related experience required. For immediate consideration for this position, please forward resume and salary history to: Human Resources, National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, 175 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 or to rmartin@restaurant.org.

Exam Administration Technician -- National Restaurant Association Solutions is the leading provider of education and training solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industry. We are currently seeking three Exam Administration Technicians to join our Exam Administration team. Primary responsibilities include extensive customer contact via phone/email, efficient and accurate entry and documentation, knowledge/experience with web support assistance and effective problem resolution skills. Ideal candidate is a team player, able to prioritize a wide variety of multiple tasks and possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills are required. College degree preferred. Ability to speak Spanish would be a great asset to our team. For immediate consideration for this position, please forward resume and salary history to: Human Resources, National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, 175 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 or to rmartin@restaurant.org.

Exam Development Specialist -- National Restaurant Association Solutions is the leading provider of education and training solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industry. We are currently seeking an Exam Development Specialist within our Exam Development function. Individual will oversee the development, implementation and certification criteria for exam development and certification projects and will ensure that all test development practices are in accordance with guidelines, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. The Specialist will also participate in the activities of cross-functional committees; manage consultant/vendor relationships, including statistical reporting and project management for assigned projects. Exceptional project, time management and people skills required. Candidate must have experience with an exam-based certification programming including test development. Related work experience required. Must be willing to work independently and within a team. Master’s degree preferred. For immediate consideration for this position, please forward resume and salary history to: Human Resources, National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, 175 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 or to rmartin@restaurant.org.