Washington Leadership Conference Facilitator

About the role

The WLC Facilitator conducts leadership seminars and workshops for high school student conferences during National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference.

Responsibilities

• Teach conference curriculum
• Provide counsel to participants
• Motivate students
• Serve as a tour leader
• Address disciplinary issues when necessary
• Manage administrative tasks: timely completion of expense vouchers, scheduling conference travel, corresponding with local, state, and National FFA staff
• Facilitate all selected pre-developed content during each conference
• Work with Corporate Partners to coordinate in‑person or virtual visits during conferences
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with National FFA Staff on conference changes and updates, including receiving and implementing feedback
• Participate in two weeks of planning and training prior to the first conference
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon hire
• Potential to facilitate up to five weeks of conferences

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 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 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 have personal access to, and be able to use, a computer or laptop
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, Some College
• Experience: Previous FFA experience preferred

Skills

• Interpersonal communication
• Listening skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Teamwork and independent work
• Prioritization and organization
• Time‑management
• Multi‑tasking
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem solving and analysis
• Computer literacy
• Phone etiquette
• Public speaking confidence
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Feedback exchange with growth mindset
• Collaborative demeanor
• Personal access to and use of a computer/laptop

Pay

• Training weeks: $714 per week
• Conference weeks: $1,029 per week
• Cleanup: $243 (one‑time)

Schedule

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