Advocacy Collegiate Host

Advocacy Collegiate Host

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.

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.