National FFA Organization - Washington Leadership Conference Education Director at National FFA Organization

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director is responsible for on-site management, coordination, coaching, and development of WLC staff, while ensuring smooth logistical operations through vendor collaboration. Core duties include leading regular staff meetings, providing ongoing individual and team coaching, and overseeing curriculum, session assignments, and program delivery. The Director manages administrative and logistical needs at the conference facility, including housing, meals, transportation, vendor contracts, and billing, while maintaining the program budget. Additional responsibilities include coordinating audiovisual, lighting, staging, workshop materials, and props with team leaders; serving as the primary contact for National FFA staff with weekly check-ins with the Program Specialist or Program Manager; and addressing member disciplinary concerns. The role also 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.

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.

EDUCATION:

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 your qualifications match our needs. We will not reach out to collect missing pieces of your application. We will not accept any applications via email outside of the application system If you have a question about the status of your application and have not been notified by January 31st email [email protected]. 

Applicants must have applied and submitted all materials through the application system and preference will be given to those that apply by November 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.

Applicants selected for this position will be ineligible to run for national FFA office or serve on the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee.