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Washington Leadership Conference Director of Student Programming

National FFA Organization · Indianapolis, IN · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteManagement$296/hrFull-time

About the role

The Director of Student Programming is responsible for the on‑site management, coordination, coaching, and development of WLC facilitators while ensuring the successful delivery of student programming. Core duties include leading regular staff meetings, providing ongoing individual and team coaching, and overseeing curriculum and program delivery. The Director provides leadership and support to facilitators throughout each conference week and addresses student needs and disciplinary concerns as they arise. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with the Director of Chaperone Programming and Program Coordinator to support overall conference operations and participant needs, making responsible spending decisions within the established program budget, and serving as the primary contact for National FFA staff. The Director will participate in weekly check‑ins with the Program Specialist or Program Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Lead regular staff meetings
  • Provide ongoing individual and team coaching
  • Oversee curriculum and program delivery
  • Provide leadership and support to facilitators throughout each conference week
  • Address student needs and disciplinary concerns as they arise
  • Collaborate with the Director of Chaperone Programming and Program Coordinator to support overall conference operations and participant needs
  • Make responsible spending decisions within the established program budget
  • Serve as the primary contact for National FFA staff
  • Participate in weekly check‑ins with the Program Specialist or Program Manager

Requirements

  • Ability to perform the mental and physical demands of the position
  • Pass a background check and drug screening upon hiring
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality
  • Team player with the ability to work independently in a frequently changing environment
  • Good interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact and work with a diverse group of internal/external people
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal and/or external customers
  • Effectively prioritize, organize, use time‑management skills and be adept at multi‑tasking
  • Accurate, detail‑oriented, able to problem solve/analyze
  • Computer literate, able to make and receive phone calls
  • Confident speaking in front of small and large groups
  • Ability to provide and receive feedback with a growth mindset and collaborative demeanor
  • Personal access to, and ability to use, a computer or laptop
  • High school diploma, some college
  • Minimum one year of experience as a National FFA conference facilitator
  • If selected, ineligible to run for National FFA Office or serve on the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee

Pay

  • March 14‑20, 2027 Training: $826
  • May 24‑27, 2027 Training: $495
  • May 28‑June 6, 2027 Training: $826
  • Conference Weeks: $1,218 per week
  • Cleanup: $296

Schedule

  • Mandatory Training: March 14‑20, 2027 (Indianapolis, IN)
  • Mandatory Training: May 24‑27, 2027 (Indianapolis, IN)
  • Mandatory Training: May 28‑June 6, 2027 (Washington, D.C.)
  • Conference Dates: June 7‑July 20, 2027 (Washington, D.C.)
  • Staff may be hired to facilitate up to five weeks

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