Education Training Coordinator

We are Bernina of America, a world leader in the precision sewing machine industry for over 100 years. We have a great opportunity for a skilled Education Training Coordinator to join our team. This is a full-time support role working onsite at our Bernina Creative Center in Aurora, IL. We offer competitive pay with extensive benefits, growth opportunity, and an amazing work environment.

Job Summary

The Education Training Coordinator is an administrative role that supports the delivery of Company events and training programs to dealers and consumers.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the scheduling of BERNINA Education Events, working with the dealers, independent contractors and Regional Sales Managers.
• Prepare event reports.
• Fulfill and ship supplies to trade shows and special events.
• Prepare fabric cut to specific sizes and assemble kits and materials used at events, trade shows, and Creative Center classes.
• Manage and maintain the department storage and assembly area in accordance with established warehouse standards.
• Sales Floor participation during busy times.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong team orientation.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate screens, send and receive email, and intermediate knowledge of MS-Word, and PowerPoint and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Expert in use of department software, including BaseCamp, Cvent and Clickup.
• Results driven.

Essential Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required move about, including time spent sitting, standing, operating standard office equipment, and moving boxes or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position based on a 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM each day. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree, or equivalent years of experience.
• Prior project management experience is required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with trade show logistics and event scheduling preferred.
• Knowledge of cutting measurements recommended.

Other Duties

• Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person