Advocacy Collegiate Host

National FFA Organization•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Tuesday afternoon of convention week and assist with related tasks through Friday evening.

Requirements

High school diploma required
FFA experience required
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.

Nice To Haves

Some college or work/internship experience in the ag industry preferred
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.

Responsibilities

Welcoming and assisting elected officials and other special guests during the National FFA Convention & Expo.
Ensuring dignitaries have a positive and meaningful experience while attending convention events.
Providing tours of key facilities such as the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indiana Convention Center, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Explaining various competitive events.
Supporting the Advocacy, Literacy, and Ag-Based Experiences team with initiatives like the Student Showcase Stage and Delegate Experience.