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.

Associate Director, Research & Imperative Support
The National Restaurant Association is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Associate Director, Research & Imperative Support. The Associate Director acts as an internal and external resource for research analysis. This position conducts primary and secondary research to support the Association’s Strategic Plan and Imperatives – Food & Healthy Living, Sustainability & Social Responsibility, Jobs & Careers and Entrepreneurship & Profitability. The Associate Director performs analysis of proposed and existing governmental policies and regulations; works with staff, consultants and research providers to define research objectives; plans and executes quantitative/qualitative research projects; develops surveys and analyzes results.

The ideal candidate has eight or more years experience in survey/research; is an experienced project manager; and has experience working with a Federal Agency or Capitol Hill. The Associate Director must have knowledge of survey and research methodologies, economic modeling/revenue scoring and should be familiar with secondary research sources. A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s in Economics or an MBA is highly desirable.

For immediate consideration, please forward resume/cover letter and salary requirements to: National Restaurant Association, 1200 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 or jobs@restaurant.org.

NRAEF - VP, Development
NRAEF is seeking a seasoned development professional with a proven track record who can manage a development team. The Vice President of Development will develop, maintain and drive NRAEF’s development strategy. Position will develop plans to achieve NRAEF’s aggressive fundraising goals. Responsible for strategic development direction, in alignment with the overall strategic direction of NRAEF. Position prospects, cultivates, solicits and stewards donors to support NRAEF.

Duties include by not limited to: Sets strategy, plans, organizes and manages development function and is accountable for all results. Works with Board, Officers, Committees and executive staff. Identifies new programs that may attract donor support. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with donors. Develops cultivation of targets and tactics. Oversees major gifts and individual gifts strategy. Oversees development of events fundraising. Works with association to design and implement an integrated sponsorship model and strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of experience leading all aspects of a development function with demonstrated successes of creating and delivering a fundraising strategy and proven solicitation of six-seven figure major gifts. Demonstrated experience identifying and cultivating prospects. Excellent communications and people skills. Proven management and supervisory abilities. Possess a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree a plus. Experience working in the restaurant/hospitality industry a plus.