Collegiate Host Volunteer

National FFA Organization; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the National FFA Organization as a Collegiate Host Volunteer, responsible for ensuring a positive experience for key donors at the National FFA convention. Ideal candidates will have FFA experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a high school diploma, with travel expenses and lodging covered.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Food covered

Lodging covered

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older if required to drive.
• FFA experience required.
• Knowledge of agriculture or agricultural education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Host corporate and individual donors at the National FFA convention.
• Provide tours of convention facilities and assist with Foundation events.
• Chauffeur donors to and from airport and convention locations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Some college or work/internship experience in agriculture

Job description

Join to apply for the Collegiate Host Volunteer role at National FFA Organization

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for hosting key corporate and individual donors at the National FFA convention. A team of seven to nine college or graduate-level students will work with high-level donors to ensure they have a positive experience. Note: it is not required to be an active college student; the host position is also open to individuals with FFA experience who are currently working in ag-related jobs or internships and have been active with FFA within the past four years. Duties include, but are not limited to: chauffeuring donors to and from the airport and convention locations; providing tours of FFA convention facilities such as the fairgrounds, convention center, fieldhouse, and stadium; explaining various competitive events; assisting FFA staff with Foundation events; and accompanying donors to convention general sessions. The ideal candidate exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and has a sound understanding of activities at the National FFA convention. Travel expenses, food, and lodging are covered. Hosts should plan to arrive in Indianapolis by the Monday afternoon prior to the convention and assist with Foundation-related tasks through Friday of convention week.

NOTE: Must be 21 years of age or older if required to drive as an essential function of this volunteer position due to rental car requirements.

Essential Functions

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Interact with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Prioritize, organize, and manage time efficiently.
• Make decisions confidently, pay attention to detail, and solve problems effectively.
• Communicate via phone and text.
• Speak confidently in front of groups.
• Maintain professionalism and flexibility with schedule changes.
• Be energetic and self-motivated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

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

Experience:

• FFA experience required.
• State FFA officer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agriculture or agricultural education is a plus.
• Experience with youth or alumni membership organizations is a plus.