Farmer Facilitator

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The New Century Farmer conference facilitator will be responsible for facilitating small and large group sessions as well as logistical planning for the conference. Responsibilities include presenting the conference curriculum, leading small groups, providing counsel, and motivating participants. Staff members will also handle minor administrative tasks, which include completing expense reports, scheduling travel, and maintaining regular correspondence with staff. Staff members are required to participate in virtual training prior to the conference.

Preference is given to those with New Century Farmer and/or National FFA facilitation experience.

Indianapolis, IN, from July 18-22, 2026.

• Must be able to coach, guide, and motivate participants.
• Must be able to lead both large and small groups.
• Must be able to perform the physical and mental demands of the position.
• Must be able to work independently and in groups.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to interact and work with a diverse group of internal and/or external customers.
• Must be able to analyze and solve problems.
• Must be able to confidently use Microsoft programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc).
• Must be computer literate and be able to make and receive Zoom/phone calls.
• Must have personal access to, and be able to use, a computer or laptop.
• Must be willing to spend extra time planning for the conference.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma, Some College.

• July 15, 2026 – Travel to Indianapolis, IN
• July 16, 2026 – Facilitator Training Begins at 9 a.m. EST
• July 17, 2026 – Facilitator Training
• July 18, 2026 – Conference Begins
• July 22, 2026 – Conference Ends at 12:30 p.m. EST
• July 22, 2026 – Travel Home

$1,000 conference honorarium. Lodging, transportation, and meal expenses will be covered.

• Prepare the answers to the response questions below in a PDF document with your first and last name as the title.
• A select group of applicants will be chosen to complete an online interview, and all applicants will be notified of their selection status by March 31, 2026.
• Please note:
  
  Selected facilitators are ineligible to run for National FFA Office.

All materials must be received by Sunday, February 15th, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Non-profit Organization Management