International Fresh Produce Association

Director

• Facilitate regular engagement to gather feedback on policy priorities and GAPS with Global Councils and other volunteer committees and councils.
• Facilitate the involvement of volunteer leaders and Global Council members in advocacy efforts, including calls to action, engagement with policymakers, and participation in relevant events.
• Ensure Global Council and other volunteer leader committees and councils input informs global advocacy strategy and execution.
• Coordinate with IFPA’s internal subject matter experts in health and nutrition, sustainability, and supply chain to ensure policy positions are informed and aligned with global policy goals and member needs.
• Coordinate with the IFPA membership and global operations teams to ensure international policy and advocacy initiatives align with member needs.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate global perspectives into IFPA’s broader policy work.
• Support the development and delivery of the annual update on Global Council advocacy activities.
• Assist IFPA communications and marketing teams in developing and coordinating international and regional content to support advocacy and policy initiatives.
• Track IFPA’s engagement in key global and regional standard-setting bodies with targeted monitoring of developments impacting Asia, North America, and Europe.
• Monitor emerging policy topics and assess their relevance to IFPA members.
• Maintain a centralized record of IFPA’s participation and influence in international forums.
• Draft and coordinate comments on proposed standards and regulatory frameworks issued prioritized global and regional bodies.
• Coordinate with IFPA internal subject matter experts to identify relevant committees, work streams, and initiatives within international standard-setting bodies.
• Act as IFPA’s main point of contact for identified global and regional bodies and partner organizations.
• Build IFPA’s visibility and credibility in international policy and regulatory spaces.
• Coordinate and lead IFPA participation in meetings, consultations, and working groups.

Director, International Relations

Manager

• Design, execute, and manage education and talent programs, with a specific focus on high-quality, engaging, differentiated educational and talent development offerings that exceed participant expectations
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify needs for target audiences associated with each offering
• Actively and routinely evaluate education programs and processes to inform program and educational portfolio development
• Explore and recommend innovative ways to deliver content for all assigned offerings, including integrating content across delivery platforms
• Manage logistics and budgets associated with assigned programs/events
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff contributors, members, volunteers, and external organizations
• Provide consultative services to other functional areas
• Participate in staff meetings/groups by engaging and providing insights and expertise
• Inform Education and Talent Director of issues that need attention and makes time-sensitive decisions when needed
• Enhance and expand personal competencies and job-related skill sets through continued education.

Director, International Relations

Education & Programs Manager