# IFT Florida jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at IFT Florida as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/ift-florida

Florida IFT is the Premier networking organization for the food & beverage, and nutritional industries in Florida, and nationwide. Listed as a "Section of Excellence"​ of the National IFT - Institute of Food technologists, and one of the fastest growing sections in the USA. Our organization is open to any individuals interested in attending our fun, and informative events! We are a group of volunteers who come from every corner of the industry, from technologists, to marketing, communications, purchasing and sales. Follow us, here and at iftflorida,org for information on events - including our Annual Supplier's Night Tradeshow which is the Top tradeshow event in Florida!

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Gainesville, FL, United States |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Employees | 350 |
| Industries | Food & Beverage, Food and Beverage, Non Profit |
| Website | https://iftflorida.org |

## Leadership

- Paulina Widger, Chairman of the Board
- Luis Martinez, Florida IFT Board Member and SN Chair
- Russ Widger, Past President

## Common questions

### Is IFT Florida hiring right now?

IFT Florida has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on IFT Florida's careers site.

### Where is IFT Florida headquartered?

IFT Florida is headquartered in Gainesville, FL, United States and was founded in 2011.

### Who leads IFT Florida?

Paulina Widger, Chairman of the Board, is at the top of IFT Florida's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at IFT Florida?

Pick a role on IFT Florida's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on IFT Florida's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.