Director, Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
![]() | |
![]() | |
![]() United States, D.C., Washington | |
![]() 2055 L Street Northwest (Show on map) | |
![]() | |
Description
The National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation are proud to be part of a highly respected industry, providing hospitality, opportunity, and quality of life. Much like the industry we represent, we have a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive culture, grounded in trust, hospitality, collaboration, and innovation. These are the core values that inspire our work, and what we're looking for in a dynamic new role as Director of Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness for the Foundation's Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA). The go-to resource for culturally intelligent leaders, MFHA provides a range of products and services, including workshops, webinars, research/reports, program initiatives, private speaking engagements and consulting services designed to unlock and unleash human potential. Reporting to the VP, MFHA, the Director of Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness will serve as in-house leadership strategist and the strategic architect behind its leadership development agenda, translating vision into proprietary frameworks, executive-level content, and high-impact learning tools that elevate MFHA's voice in the industry. As a thought partner to the VP, MFHA, the Director of Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness, will be responsible for developing the underlying intellectual property, contributing to internal leadership development resources, and may represent MFHA in select executive forums, industry partnerships, or high-stakes sessions, as well as ensuring the integration of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) principles across all leadership programming. Position requires a highly confident, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader who brings proven expertise in leadership and organizational development, including a minimum of ten-15 years of experience designing or delivering compelling executive-level educational/training content. Certification in executive coaching or instructional design is a plus, as well as experience with business development and partnership cultivation. Ideally looking for candidates local to the DC/MD/VA area, who can operate out of our DC office Monday-Wednesday (remote Thursdays and Fridays). Qualified candidates in approved states including CT, NV, RI, and WI, may operate fully remote with travel as required. The work you will do as Director of Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness will play a pivotal role in the Foundation's and MFHA's mission to develop culturally intelligent leaders and workforce. We look forward to hearing from you! We are proud to offer our team members comprehensive benefits, designed to support their financial, professional, and personal well-being. In addition to outstanding healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), competitive salaries, generous vacation and leave time, we offer a matching 401(k) plan, a unique collection of corporate discounts and memberships, as well as programs to support career and skills development, including coaching, learning and tuition assistance, and so much more! Responsibilities: Strategic Framework Development & Thought Partnership
Leadership Programming & Internal Capability Building
Executive-Level Engagement & Representation
Instructional Design Oversight
Requirements: Organizational Leadership & Strategy
Thought Leadership & Content Strategy
Cultural & Emotional Fluency
Execution & Influence
Additional Skills/Knowledge
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, family, and medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply for our job openings. This commitment supports our policy of developing and capitalizing on the abilities of all our team members, as well as selecting, developing and promoting those who are best qualified. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. |