Education Coordinator in Alexandria, Virginia at National Association of Convenience Stores

About Us

The leading global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve and is a trusted adviser to retailer and supplier members from more than 50 countries. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 152,000 stores nationwide selling fuel, food and merchandise, conducts 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $860 billion in 2023. A member-driven organization, NACS has 70-plus employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $60 million.

NACS supports the industry through its media platforms, advocacy efforts, research, events, products & services, and industry initiatives, helping members stay informed and connected. NACS Media is the voice that connects the convenience and fuel retailing industry through various channels, including its award-winning monthly publication NACS Magazine, NACS Daily e-newsletter and other modern media such as its weekly Convenience Matters podcast and Convenience Corner blog. This is where ideas are shared, products are launched, and consumer needs are solved.

NACS also is a hub for cutting-edge research, insightful analysis, innovative educational opportunities and key industry initiatives that aim to advance the future of convenience and fuel retailing, including the NACS Show, one of the largest annual tradeshows in the country; more than a dozen targeted and regional events; 5 executive education programs at ivy-league universities and extensive advocacy to both elected leaders and the general public. Here is more about what it’s like to work at NACS.

Position Overview

NACS is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Education Coordinator to support the planning, development, and execution of our education programs. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality learning experiences for our members across in-person and virtual formats

Working as part of a five-person Education team, the Education Coordinator will exercise independent judgment in managing assigned education initiatives, speaker relationships, and program logistics for both established and emerging programs. This role is member-facing and requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with industry professionals at all levels.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. The role is located onsite at NACS Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Along with other members of the Education team, coordinate end-to-end speaker management, including outreach, onboarding, content collection, scheduling, and on-site support for speakers that present at our annual NACS Show, a top 20 tradeshow with approximately 24,000 attendees
• Support production of education sessions at NACS events such as Day on the Hill, HR Forum, Loss Prevention & Safety Symposium and Forecourt
• Manage timelines, materials, and communications for education initiatives
• Serve as a point of contact for speakers, facilitators, and partners
• Track program performance, evaluations, and learner feedback to inform continuous improvement
• Provide on-site and virtual event support as needed, adapting to real-time changes, making decisions and execution
• Collaborate with internal teams (meetings, marketing, retail engagement) to ensure alignment and successful program delivery
• Support coordination of partnership communications, deliverables, and tabletop exhibit logistics for events
• Support webinar programming, with the opportunity to take on increased ownership and leadership of webinars as team responsibilities evolve

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in program coordination, education, training, or events
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Comfort working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners
• Experience working in a trade association or membership-based organization (preferred)

NACS Culture

We hugely value, invest in and are devoted to the constructive culture that we’ve built and work on every day at NACS. Almost everything we do requires broad, multi-department collaboration to ideate and execute creative initiatives that deliver compelling value to our members and our industry. What that requires is a relatively flat organizational structure that empowers teammates at different levels from all departments to constructively engage and support each other. Titles really don’t matter in such an organization. What matters is a culture of constructive behaviors that relishes divergent perspectives to craft well thought-out initiatives and then come together to execute them. NACS Values:

The NACS Culture is highly collaborative, and we are better when we are together. NACS is a culture that believes in working together from the office.

Other Pertinent Information

NACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis. All applicants will be considered for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected status.

As the leading global trade association for convenience and fuel retailers, NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve and is a trusted adviser to its retailer and supplier members from more than 50 countries. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 152,000 stores, conducts more than 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $860 billion in 2023. For more information, visit convenience.org. Follow NACS on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.