State Officer Program Facilitator

National FFA Organization

. Facilitate on-site and/or virtual learning experiences for state FFA officers across assigned state associations .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate on-site and/or virtual learning experiences for state FFA officers across assigned state associations
Facilitate conference curriculum and provide constructive feedback in a safe, supportive environment
Guide participants in positive influence, conversation skills, team development, public speaking, and workshop facilitation
Effectively facilitate groups of varying sizes, including groups over 20 with potentially two facilitators
Collaborate with state staff to develop conference schedules tailored to each association’s needs
Coordinate logistics and determine deliverables for assigned conferences
Coordinate corporate partner visits during conferences when assigned
Complete expense reports, expense vouchers, travel scheduling, and other administrative duties
Communicate consistently with national staff regarding conference changes and updates
Receive and implement feedback throughout the conference season
Participate in in-person facilitator training, winter pre-training work, and regular virtual coaching calls
Facilitate conferences lasting approximately 2–5 days, with assignments occurring throughout the year-long season

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid driver’s license maintained throughout the season
Must pass an MVR screening upon hiring
Must pass a background check and drug screening upon hiring
Ability to perform the physical and mental demands of the position
Ability to work independently
Good interpersonal, listening, and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, organize, and use time management skills
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Computer literacy; ability to make and receive phone calls and use virtual meeting platforms
Confidence facilitating student groups
Ability to coach, evaluate, guide, and motivate students
Ability to manage planning tasks, including booking flights, reserving rental cars, scheduling calls, and developing conference schedules
Ability to establish deliverables with state FFA officers and state staff
Ability to work with diverse internal and external state FFA officers, state staff, and national staff
Willingness to spend extra time planning for each conference
Commitment to a minimum of 12 non-consecutive facilitation days during the year-long season
High school diploma earned
Preference for applicants with 2+ years planning and facilitating conferences/workshops or equivalent teaching experience
Preference for past state FFA officers and/or past national FFA facilitators
Completed application and resume
Facilitation video required for most applicants; 3–5 minutes, publicly uploaded to YouTube, demonstrating at least two facilitation components and rapport-building
Ability to attend required in-person facilitator training in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the full March 3–7 or March 4–7, 2027 period, depending on prior service
Completion of assigned preparation objectives during January, February, and March 2027
Regular participation in virtual coaching calls throughout the season

Benefits

Comp & perks

Lodging, transportation, and meal expenses will be covered and/or reimbursed
Compensation for participation in March training and winter pre-training work
Set-rate compensation per focus area facilitated, factoring in curriculum hours, preparation time, and travel