Program Specialist – Leadership Development
National FFA Organization
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Indianapolis • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- The Program Specialist – Leadership Development serves as a key member of the National FFA Organization’s leadership development team, with primary responsibility for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of national leadership programs that support personal and professional growth of FFA members in grades 5-12 and collegiate students.
- This role directly supports the organization’s vision by cultivating the next generation of leaders through engaging, educational, and student-centered experiences.
- The Program Specialist will oversee and contribute to the delivery of a variety of high-impact programs, which could include Washington Leadership Conference, State Officer Programs, National Officer Selection Process, National Officers, Member Leadership Series, Convention Arena programming, and FFA’s online learning platform.
- This position requires strong project management capabilities and a solutions-focused mindset, as the Program Specialist is responsible for handling all logistics, timelines, and budgets associated with their assigned programs.
- In addition, the role involves content development, curriculum planning, and the integration of emerging educational methodologies and technologies to create modern, engaging learning experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, leadership, agricultural education or related field required.
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in program development, educational content delivery, leadership training, program management, facilitation experience or other relevant experience.
- Previous leadership, management and/or supervisory experience preferred.
- Minimum of one year’s experience in content development, learning design, facilitation practices, and emerging concepts in leadership development.
- Prior experience with student organizations, leadership training, and/or agricultural education/FFA experience preferred.
Benefits
- Some work is required outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support program and events.
- Hybrid working location - this position will be remote with a minimum of one week per month required at the office in Indianapolis, which is an indoor, cubicle environment.
- Frequent travel (up to 30% Travel) is required for program delivery, site visits, and national events. Needs to be eligible for rental car privileges.
- Overnight travel may include up to three, 5-10 day long, conference/event on-site management.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
program developmenteducational content deliverycurriculum planningcontent developmentlearning designfacilitation practicesproject managementlogistics managementbudget managementemerging educational methodologies
Soft skills
leadershipmanagementsupervisory experiencesolutions-focused mindsetorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingstudent-centered approach