Indiana FFA Deputy Director

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies.

At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) :

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was established as a separate state agency by the Legislature in 2005.

Administratively, ISDA reports to the Lt. Governor, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local, state, and federal levels, managing soil conservation programs, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses, and licensing grain firms throughout the state.

Role Overview :

The incumbent of this position will serve as the Deputy Director for the Indiana FFA Association within the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and work with the Director of the Indiana FFA Association in providing statewide management and leadership for the Indiana FFA Association.

This position will serve the 223 chapters and more than 14,000 members of the Indiana FFA Association. This position and the Director will work extensively to develop and enhance the organizations’ budgets, goals, communication strategies, recruitment participation strategies, promotional events, and communication with Indiana FFA Advisors and members.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in an agricultural field of study, experience in agricultural education, three (3) years or more teaching experience, and experience as a local FFA advisor preferred.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $;but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Prepare reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.
• Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified program.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develop, train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve on boards of directors and management committees.
• Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success :

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• a Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or
• a Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or
• a Associate’s Degree with 7+ years of experience, or
• at least 9+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

• Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and / or education.
• Extensive knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.
• Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
• Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
• Ability to present to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to : 150 hours of paid new parent leaveUp to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal

Opportunity Employer