State Relations Specialist

National FFA Organization; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National FFA Organization in Indianapolis seeks a liaison to connect state FFA associations with national staff, advancing educational programs, resources, and leadership development. You will build relationships with state leaders, manage projects from start to finish, and collaborate with internal teams on materials and program improvements.

A Bachelor’s in agricultural education is required; 5–7 years’ related experience; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with state leadership and educators.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with state leadership and teachers.
• Develop and manage projects from start to finish.
• Provide trainings using approved national FFA materials and methods.
• Prepare reports summarizing travel, communication and information between states and the organization.
• Manage budget to ensure financial responsibilities.
• Perform the mental and physical demands of the position.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural education

Master’s degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a liaison between National FFA Organization and state FFA associations while working to initiate, build, and maintain relationships within the organization. Duties include establishing and maintaining relationships with state leadership while collaborating with internal staff who manage and operation programs and instructional materials for local and state program improvement.

Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a liaison between National FFA Organization and state FFA associations while working to initiate, build, and maintain relationships within the organization. Duties include establishing and maintaining relationships with state leadership while collaborating with internal staff who manage and operation programs and instructional materials for local and state program improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain relationships with state leadership and local teachers with a primary focus on educational services as a liaison and support for FFA staff.
• Understand the trends within program areas of agriculture education and/or FFA.
• Work to understand state initiatives and needs.
• Develop and manage projects from start to finish utilizing needs assessments, content, collaboration and distribution.
• Facilitate relationships within state leadership, teachers and colleagues at FFA.
• Complete reports to summarize travel, communication and information between states and the organization.
• Manage budget to ensure financial responsibilities.
• Perform the mental and physical demands of the position.
• Team player with the ability to work independently in a frequently changing environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication, and project management skills.
• Interact, influence 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.
• Accurate, detailed-oriented, and able to problem solve/analyze.
• Computer proficient and be able to make and receive phone calls.
• Confident in speaking in front of small and large groups.
• Provide stakeholder trainings utilizing approved national FFA materials and methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural education required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

5-7 years of related educational experience or extensive state or national staff experience.