Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Education Coordinator is responsible for assisting adult attendees throughout their Washington, D.C. experience, while also supporting WLC facilitators and program operations. Responsibilities to adult attendees include providing conference expectations, offering counsel, addressing concerns, and serving as a tour leader. Responsibilities to facilitators may include coaching session delivery and assisting the Director with staff development and discipline.
The Coordinator also manages administrative tasks such as completing expense vouchers in a timely manner, scheduling conference travel, and corresponding with local, state, and national FFA staff. This role requires participation in three mandatory training weeks as well as First Aid/CPR certification upon hire. All responsibilities may be adjusted, changed, or removed at any time by the Program Specialist or Program Manager.
Mandatory Training Dates: March 22
- 28, 2026 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
May 17 - May 22, 2026 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
May 23
- June 1, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)
Conference Dates:
June 2 - July 14, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)
*Staff will be hired with the potential to facilitate up to five weeks.
Conference Location: Washington, D.C.
Compensation: $770 for training weeks, $1036 for conference weeks and $266 for cleanup
General Duties And Responsibilities
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Facilitate all selected pre-developed content during each conference.
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Work with Corporate Partners, as assigned, to coordinate an in-person or virtual visit during
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conferences.
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Complete administrative duties such as completing expense reports, scheduling travel, etc.
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Maintain clear and consistent communication with National FFA Staff on items relating to conference
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changes and updates. This includes receiving and implementing feedback throughout the conference
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season.
Essential Functions
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Must be able to perform the mental and physical demands of the position.
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Must pass a background check and drug screening upon hiring.
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Must have dependable attendance and punctuality.
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Must be a team player with the ability to work independently in a frequently changing environment.
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Must have good interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills.
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Must be able to interact and work with a diverse group of internal/external people.
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Must be able to provide excellent customer service to internal and/or external customers.
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Must be able to effectively prioritize, organize, use time-management skills and be adept at multi-tasking.
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Must be accurate, detailed-oriented, and able to problem solve/analyze.
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Must be computer literate and be able to make and receive phone calls.
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Must be confident in speaking in front of small and large groups.
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Must be able to interact and work with a diverse group of internal and/or external members, teachers, state staff and National staff.
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Must be able to provide and receive feedback with a growth mindset and collaborative demeanor.
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Must be able to use Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, and Final Cut Pro programs.
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Must have personal access to, and be able to use, a computer or laptop.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
High school diploma, some college or Bachelor’s degree.
Experience
At minimum, one year of experience as a National FFA conference facilitator or in agricultural education.
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 wlc@ffa.org.
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.