Posting Date: 5/27/2025
Food Export – Midwest and Food Export – Northeast are seeking one or more
individuals/companies to be their Project Coordinators and assist in the execution of all responsibilities pursuant to their market development programs for processed foods, pet foods, food and animal feed ingredients, Northeastern US seafood products, wood products, and other agricultural product industries. These projects include Food Show PLUS!™, Market Builder, Focused Trade Missions, various Buyers Missions, Virtual Consultation, Lead Qualification Service, Product Showcases, Retail and Foodservice Promotions, Importer Education and Development, Market Research, Market Development, Marketing and Communication, Partnership Coordination, New Product Launches, and Special Projects. You may reply to all or a selection of scopes included in this RFP. The selected Project Coordinator(s) will be responsible for the aforementioned activities during our 2026 Program Year from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
The contractor must be able to cite previous experience in planning and conducting similar activities for food and agricultural products, and working effectively with people and by telephone, email and in person. Previous experience with not-for-profit groups, international marketing, food and/or agricultural groups will be considered favorably.
The deadline for proposals is 12:00 noon ET on Monday, June 23, 2025. Only emailed proposals will be accepted.
Questions should be directed to:
Femke Bosch
International Marketing Program Manager
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
Phone: (312) 334-9201
Email: fbosch@foodexport.org
Please send proposals to:
Joy Canono
International Marketing Program Coordinator
Food Export USA – Northeast
Email: jcanono@foodexport.org
Attached please find the official Request for Proposal for details, requirements and deadlines.
Your Connection To Growth®
©2025 Food Export Association of the Midwest USA and Food Export USA–Northeast. All Rights Reserved.
Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact us. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer.
Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast reserve the right to deny services to any firm or individual which, in the sole opinion of Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast, does not comply with FAS, MAP or Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast regulations or policies, or otherwise offer the best opportunity to achieve its mission of increasing food and agricultural exports. Submission of any false or misleading information may be grounds for rejection or subsequent revocation of any application or participation. Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast are equal opportunity employers and providers.