Who We Are

The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) is a trade association committed to supporting warehouse logistics providers across North America. We are modernizing our educational offerings and investing in technology to better serve our members. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Who We Seek

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Director of SIG Development and Educational Events who is passionate about adult learning, enjoys collaborating with subject matter experts, and building impactful educational experiences. This role collaborates with IWLA’s leadership for 3PL industry business verticals, leads Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Planning Committees, and develops engaging learning experiences. If you enjoy working with subject matter experts, designing scalable learning programs, and driving innovation in professional development, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

A leadership role on the IWLA team. Opportunities to work with and learn from vertical-specific subject matter experts and industry leaders. We are committed to providing a mission-driven team environment focused on innovation and member value. The position comes with No-cost health benefits, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Other benefits include 401(k) matching, accrued Paid Time Off, and 22 Work from Home Days.

What You Will Do

Lead IWLA’s SIG programming and educational events across 3PL business verticals.

Collaborate with subject matter experts, SIGs, and leadership to identify learning priorities.

Collaborate with the Curriculum Director and Education Committee.

Serve as staff liaison to SIGs and Education event committees.

Conduct needs assessments and focus groups to inform program development.

Ensure all content reflects adult learning theory and instructional design best practices.

Manage Education Staff to support Departmental Goals.

Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using feedback and performance metrics.

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: IWLA President & CEO

Pay: $95,000 – $110,000 annually

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Location: Schaumburg, IL 

What You Will Need

5+ years of experience in adult education, curriculum design, or professional development.

Previous Association and Volunteer Management Experience

Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design.

Experience managing high-performing teams.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Familiarity with LMS platforms and association education strategy.

Willingness to travel to live events or training (up to 20%).