Idaho FFA Executive Director

Position Overview:

Provide leadership and administration to the Idaho FFA chapters and the members of the Idaho FFA Association as part of the University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. This position serves as an external link with the statewide agricultural community, the University of Idaho, the Idaho FFA Association and the Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education. The position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the FFA Association, outreach to the community, and development and implementation of a communication strategy to meet organizational goals. The primary responsibilities of the position are to effectively implement statewide FFA programs and manage and advise state FFA officers. It is critical that this person carry out all duties in alignment with the FFA mission and the integrated model for agricultural education. The position reports directly to the Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership Department Head within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho. The position will serve on the Idaho FFA Association Board of Director and implement policies and procedures established by the board.

Required Experience:

• Interacting, influencing and working with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing customer service to internal and/or external customers
• Experience prioritizing, organizing, managing time and multitasking
• Experience analyzing and solving problems

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Other:

• Ability to work nonstandard business hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel

Additional Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in agricultural education
• Master's Degree
• Classroom experience as an agricultural education teacher/FFA Advisor preferred
• 3 years of management/supervisory/leadership development
• A passion for student leadership development and understanding of the FFA association
• Fiscally responsible and comfortable making decisions that support the longevity of the association
• Confident in speaking in front of small and large groups
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $75,000 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by September 24, 2026, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

Please also attach unofficial transcripts with your application materials

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52712

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.