Training Event Manager

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Training Event Manager in the International Trade Division to plan and implement live training events and webinars to educate Virginia businesses on international trade topics. This position is part of VEDP’s International Trade Division, which is recognized as the leading state international trade development program in the U.S. Learn more about the International Trade division at https://exportvirginia.org. Responsibilities: • Develop and refine a strategy for implementing in-person training and webinars to educate businesses across Virginia on international trade • Gather input from colleagues, Virginia businesses, and subject matter experts to identify international trade topics that are relevant and in demand by Virginia businesses • Develop a schedule of training events, including webinars and in-person events • Coordinate the event planning process, including identifying speakers to deliver each training, contracting with event venues, managing online registration, promoting the training, and distributing training materials • Participate in both in-person and virtual training events, serving as host or emcee, and oversee on-site logistics to ensure seamless event delivery • Develop best practices to provide each participant with a consistent, high-quality, and valuable training experience • Cultivate and maintain partnerships with organizations involved in international training • Manage a program to provide reimbursement to eligible Virginia businesses that complete international training courses • Provide logistical support to plan other in-state events for Virginia businesses, such as program orientations Salary Minimum: $70,000.

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