Washington Leadership Conference Education Director - National FFA Organization : Job Details

JOB SUMMARY: Primary responsibility is to provide on-site management, coordination, coaching and development for the WLC staff, as wellas work with all vendors to make sure that all logistical areas are consistently running smooth. Responsibilities include butare not limited to: conducting evening and weekly WLC staff meetings, provide daily coaching to WLC staff and formal,weekly coaching to WLC teams, direct logistical and administrative business at the conference facility in regards to financialmatters, housing arrangements, meal counts, room sets, bussing, vendor/contract management and billing arrangements.Serve as the primary contact to National FFA staff and have (at a minimum) formal, weekly check ins with the ProgramSpecialist or Program Manager. The Director will serve as a primary contact in member disciplinary concerns and a liaisonwith FFA advisors when appropriate. Director will also oversee curriculum and session assignments for staff and will workwith the team leaders to handle scheduling and setup of audiovisual, lighting, staging, workshop materials and proppreparation for each weekly conference. Must operate student program within the WLC budget. The director is required toparticipate in 3 mandatory weeks of training (1 week in spring, at least 1 week in May in Indianapolis, and 1 week in May onsite in DC). Must constantly work to improve the program, staff members, and yourself as a trainer and coach. Will berequired to be certified in First Aid/CPR once hired. *All decisions or responsibilities can be adjusted, changed or removedby the Program Specialist or Program Manager as needed at any time.Mandatory Training Dates: March 23 - 29, 2025 (Indianapolis, Indiana) May 18 - May 23, 2025 (Indianapolis, Indiana) May 24 - June 2, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) Conference Dates: June 3 - July 15, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) Conference Location: Washington, D.C. *Staff will be hired with the potential to facilitate up to five weeks.Compensation: $826 for training weeks, $1160 for conference weeks and $296 for cleanupGENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate all selected pre-developed content during each conference.
• Work with Corporate Partners, as assigned, to coordinate an in-person or virtual visit during
• conferences.
• Complete administrative duties such as completing expense reports, scheduling travel, etc.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with National FFA Staff on items relating to conference
• changes and updates. This includes receiving and implementing feedback throughout the conference
• season.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to perform the mental and physical demands of the position.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening upon hiring.
• Must have dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work independently in a frequently changing environment.
• Must have good interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to interact and work with a diverse group of internal/external people.
• Must be able to provide excellent customer service to internal and/or external customers.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize, organize, use time-management skills and be adept at multi-tasking.
• Must be accurate, detailed-oriented, and able to problem solve/analyze.
• Must be computer literate and be able to make and receive phone calls.
• Must be confident in speaking in front of small and large groups.
• Must be able to interact and work with a diverse group of internal and/or external members, teachers, state staff and National staff.
• Must be able to provide and receive feedback with a growth mindset and collaborative demeanor.
• Must be able to use Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, and Final Cut Pro programs.
• Must have personal access to, and be able to use, a computer or laptop.
• Other duties as assigned.

RequirementsEDUCATION: High school diploma, some college.EXPERIENCE: At minimum, one year of experience as a National FFA conference facilitator.Notification Due to high volume of applicants we will notify candidates of interviews, and offers no later than January 31st if yourqualifications match our needs. We will not reach out to collect missing pieces of your application. We will not accept anyapplications via email outside of the application system If you have a question about the status of your application andhave not been notified by January 31st email [email protected] must have applied and submitted all materials through the application system and preference will begiven to those that apply by November 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.Applicants selected for this position will be ineligible to run for national FFA office or serve on the National FFAOfficer Nominating Committee.