Washington Leadership Conference Director of Chaperone Programming

About the role

The Director of Chaperone Programming leads and supports the adult attendee experience throughout the Washington Leadership Conference while contributing to overall conference programming. Responsibilities include communicating conference expectations, providing guidance and support to adult attendees, addressing concerns, overseeing chaperone programming and experiences, providing leadership and support to WLC facilitators (coaching session delivery, contributing to staff development and discipline), collaborating with the Director of Student Programming and the Program Coordinator to support conference operations and participant needs, completing administrative duties such as expense vouchers and conference travel, corresponding with local, state, and National FFA staff, and making responsible spending decisions within the established program budget. The role requires participation in three mandatory training weeks and certification in First Aid/CPR. All responsibilities may be adjusted, changed, or removed at any time by the Program Specialist or Program Manager. Candidates will be notified of interview and hiring decisions no later than January 31, 2027 if qualifications match needs; preference is given to applications submitted by November 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Selected applicants will be ineligible to run for National FFA Office or serve on the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee.

Responsibilities

• Communicating conference expectations
• Providing guidance and support to adult attendees
• Addressing concerns
• Overseeing chaperone programming and experiences
• Providing leadership and support to WLC facilitators, including coaching session delivery
• Contributing to staff development and discipline
• Collaborating with the Director of Student Programming and the Program Coordinator to support overall conference operations and participant needs
• Completing administrative duties such as expense vouchers and conference travel
• Corresponding with local, state, and National FFA staff
• Making responsible spending decisions within the established program budget
• Facilitating all selected pre-developed content during each conference
• Working with Corporate Partners, as assigned, to coordinate in‑person or virtual visits during conferences
• Maintaining clear and consistent communication with National FFA Staff on conference changes and updates, including receiving and implementing feedback throughout the conference season

Requirements

• 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