Export Education Program Manager

Apply Now! Please send resumes to Deputy Director, Renata Dalton at renata@wusata.org. 

Details: The Western United States Agricultural Trade Association's (WUSATA) mission is to increase the international growth of Western agribusiness by providing financial support, export readiness, and business development services to companies located in the thirteen Western United States, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. We achieve organizational excellence through efficient and effective people, systems, and processes.

Purpose of Position: To support developing, coordinating, and implementing the Export Readiness program by assisting with program initiatives, projects, policies, and procedures consistent with federal, state, and WUSATA regulations and policies.

Responsibilities:

Program Management

• Work with members, contractors, and other teams to run program activities
• Track timelines, metrics, and budgets
• Coordinate parts of the Unified Export Strategy
• Manage the program budget and monitor spending
• Handle change requests and documentation

Administrative Tasks

• Help with contractor hiring and RFPs
• Keep program reports and schedules up to date
• Support compliance reviews with proper documentation
• Assist with strategic planning and member meetings

Communication & Relationships

• Act as a contact point between leadership and program participants
• Report progress and issues to the Director of Programs
• Train members and contractors on program features

Quality & Culture

• Ensure program quality and consistency
• Promote trust, service, integrity, excellence, and accountability
• Support an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace

Data & Strategy

• Use program data to guide strategy and predict future needs
• Update policies and procedures as needed

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:  The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he, she, or they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Oversee program operations, budgets, and timelines
• Coordinate with contractors and support hiring processes
• Track program performance and prepare reports
• Train members and contractors on program benefits
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations
• Use data to improve program effectiveness
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication abilities (written and verbal)
• Experience managing budgets and analyzing data
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Team player who builds positive relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Comfortable with 25% travel (domestic/international)
• Familiarity with federal grant programs
• Experience in international trade or exports
• Background in training or team coordination

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and 2-4 years of experience in program coordination, non-profit management, exporting, or related fields. Additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate professionally collaborative relationships at all levels, from team members to board members.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits: 

• Employer-paid medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage for employees.
• Family benefits are included at a cost to the employee.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Participation in a 401k plan with employer match 100% up to 6%
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Plan
• Sick Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible and Remote Work Schedule
• Recognition Program

WUSATA is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.