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The Collegiate Host for National FFA will welcome and assist guests during the National FFA Convention, ensuring a positive experience while working closely with dignitaries and managing various tasks throughout the event.

Responsibilities: Welcome and assist elected officials and special guests, provide tours, explain events, and support team initiatives during the National FFA Convention.

Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, customer service, effective communication, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications: High school diploma is required; some college or experience in the agricultural industry is preferred, along with FFA experience.

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25 per hour.

Description

The Advocacy Collegiate Host is responsible for welcoming and assisting elected officials and other special guests during the National FFA Convention & Expo. This individual works closely with dignitaries to ensure they have a positive and meaningful experience while attending convention events. Open to individuals with FFA experience, this role requires strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of convention programming and logistics. 

Duties may include providing tours of key facilities such as the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indiana Convention Center, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and Lucas Oil Stadium; explaining various competitive events; and supporting the Advocacy, Literacy, and Ag-Based Experiences team with initiatives like the Student Showcase Stage and Delegate Experience. Travel to and from Indianapolis, along with lodging and meals, will be provided. Hosts are expected to arrive by Monday afternoon of convention week and assist with related tasks through Friday evening. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Team player with the ability to work independently  in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, listening, and  verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Confident in making decisions, accurate,  detailed-oriented, and able to problem solve/analyze.
• Make and receive phone calls and text messages.
• Confident in speaking in front of small and large  groups.
• Maintain flexibility and professionalism when  dealing with changing or shifting schedules.
• Energetic, self-starter.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma required
• Some college or work/internship experience in the ag industry preferred

EXPERIENCE:

•   FFA experience required
• State FFA officer  experience preferred
• Knowledge of the  agricultural industry or agricultural education a plus.
• Experience with youth-based  and/or alumni membership organizations a plus.