Catalyst Conference Facilitator at National FFA Organization – Indianapolis, Indiana

The Catalyst Conference facilitator will be responsible for facilitating small and large group sessions as well as some logistical planning on site for the conference.

The Catalyst Conference is a high-energy, hands-on experience for FFA chapters ready to fuel change through service. This conference equips students and advisors with practical tools to identify authentic community needs, conduct community mapping, and build strong local partnerships.

Through interactive workshops, practice scenarios, and hands-on service, students will practice real-world leadership skills: planning, communication, problem-solving, and evaluation, while advisors gain strategies to support and sustain chapter-led service initiatives.

By the end of the conference, each chapter team will leave with a step-by-step plan to launch meaningful community service and service-learning projects back home with a renewed commitment to living the FFA motto, Living to Serve.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, presenting the conference curriculum, leading a small group, providing counsel, and motivating participants. Staff members are required to participate in virtual training prior to the conference. Preference is given to those with National FFA facilitation experience.

Conference Location and Date:

June 18-21, 2026

Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport

• 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

Dates

• June 17th, 2026 Onsite Training
• June 18th, 2026 Onsite Training
• June 18th, 2026 Start of Conference 1:00PM, sessions, reflections, debrief
• June 19th, 2026 Sessions, off-site service, sessions, reflections, debrief
• June 20th, 2026 Sessions, National FFA, sessions, reflections, debrief
• June 21st, 2026 Head home

Compensation

$250.00 Training

$1000.00 Conference

$1250.00 Total Amount

(all amounts are gross pay and subject to taxes)

Lodging, transportation, and meal expenses will be covered

**Please note: Selected facilitators are ineligible to run for National FFA Office**