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The Delegate Experience Collegiate Assistant will support the logistical operations of the National FFA Convention & Expo, focusing on delegate registration and training while enhancing leadership skills.

Responsibilities: Responsible for managing delegate registration, teaching training curriculum, assisting in technology management, and completing administrative tasks such as expense reports and travel scheduling.

Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to multitask, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in customer service are required.

Qualifications: High School Diploma with some college experience; previous FFA and facilitation experience is preferred.

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US

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

Description

Primary responsibility is to assist the delegate experience program specialist with the logistics of the National FFA Convention & Expo Delegate Experience during the days leading up to and during the National FFA Convention & Expo. In 2025, the Delegate Experience would start on Sunday, October 26 and conclude on Saturday, November 1, 2025. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting with clerical tasks while onsite, managing onsite delegate registration, teaching delegate training curriculum, assisting delegate coordinators with management of supplies and technology in the committee rooms, set-up/teardown of delegate business sessions, management of business session supplies and technology and other tasks as assigned. Collegiate assistant will also handle administrative tasks which include but are not limited: timely completion of expense reports, scheduling of their travel to and from convention, and correspondence with national FFA staff. Must constantly work to improve the program and yourself as a leader.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Must have passion for or experience in the delegate experience.
• Must be able to perform the mental and physical demands of the position.
• 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 confidently use Microsoft programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc).
• Must have personal access to, and be able to use, a computer or laptop.
• Other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION  PROCESS:

To apply for the 2025 open position,  please follow instructions below:

1. Click the link below to complete the online  application process and upload a current resume. Be sure to include a cover  letter, and at least three references. All  the elements (cover letter, resume, references) must be contained in a single  file that you upload in the application wizard.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma, Some College. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous FFA experience required. 
• Previous FFA delegate experience preferred.
• Previous facilitation experience preferred. 

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