J. Gibson McIlvain Company has been providing high quality wood products since 1798 and is a trusted and well-known name and hardwood authority in the lumber business. As the Importer of Record, Lumber yard, and Architectural Millwork House we have total quality control throughout the entire supply chain from the forest anywhere in the world all the way to your job site. With centuries of experience, we are a powerful supplier of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwood lumber such as Teak, Sapele, Genuine Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Ipe. J. Gibson McIlvain is more than just materials and with our comprehensive architectural millwork facility, we offer custom millwork services from interior trim and cabinetry to exterior siding, pergolas, and furniture.

Job Summary:
The Education & Specification Coordinator connects and builds relationships with Architects, Builders, and resellers to promote J. Gibson McIlvain Company and ICD’s product lines. This person supports the architectural and design community through material education, product presentations, specification resources, samples, and project-specific guidance. This entry-level position is designed for someone interested in architecture, design, building materials, or wood products who enjoys presenting, learning technical information, and helping design professionals make informed material selections.

The Education & Specification Coordinator will collaborate with the Sales department and customers to help get our products specified and ultimately ordered for specific jobs or inventories. This person educates and supports the specification. Sales takes over when the project becomes commercial.

This person will also assist our Marketing and Sales department in developing strategies for product line sales and report on trends within the target marketplace.

Job Responsibilities focus on the following areas:

Architectural Education & Presentations

Coordinate and deliver educational presentations to architecture and design firms.
Develop working knowledge of wood species, exterior cladding, soffits, decking, lumber, and related building-material applications.
Assist architects and designers with understanding material characteristics, applications, maintenance considerations, and specification requirements.
Support continuing-education and lunch-and-learn programs.

Specification Support

Provide product literature, samples, technical information, installation resources, and specification materials.
Help design professionals identify appropriate wood products based on aesthetics, application, exposure, and project requirements.
Follow projects from early material exploration through the specification process.
Coordinate technical questions with internal product specialists when deeper expertise is required.

Architectural Outreach

Research architecture and design firms working on projects that align with the company’s products and capabilities.
Introduce educational resources and presentation opportunities to new firms.
Maintain relationships with architects, designers, and specifiers after presentations.
Participate in architectural events, trade organizations, design events, and industry programs as appropriate.

Samples & Project Follow-Up

Coordinate architectural sample requests and presentation materials.
Follow up after presentations and sample requests with relevant technical resources.
Maintain accurate records of firms, contacts, presentations, samples, and active specification opportunities.
Work with the sales team when a specified project progresses into pricing, procurement, or construction.

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