Historic Preservation Assistant

Job

Agency:
Department of Education

Location:

Pierre, SD

Salary: $23.56/hr.

Pay Grade: H

Closing Date: 09/24/2026

Come join an exciting and collaborative team at the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)! Our mission is to identify, protect, and preserve South Dakota's historic and cultural resources.

The Historic Preservation Assistant is an integral part of our team and provides support across nearly every program area of the SHPO. This position has key responsibilities in public outreach and education, including preparing press releases, updating the SHPO website, and assisting with coordination of annual Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month activities, including the Student Essay Contest and Archaeology Camp.

The position will also assist with the Certified Local Government program and SHPO year-end reporting for the Historic Preservation Fund. Working in coordination with Historic Preservation Specialists and other SHPO staff, the position will provide administrative and program support for National Register of Historic Places and survey activities, historic and cultural resource project reviews, financial incentive programs, special projects, and other historic preservation activities.

The position may also assist Review & Compliance staff with administrative management of incoming projects, including assigning projects within the Electronic Review and Compliance (ERC) system.

This is a Part-Time < 20 Hours weekly position with the Department of Education. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Will work well with others and contribute effectively to a supportive and collaborative team environment. They should have a friendly and professional demeanor and an interest in working with federal, state, tribal, and local governments, organizations, property owners, consultants, and members of the general public.
• The individual should have a particular interest in public outreach, education, and opportunities to engage South Dakotans in historic preservation. The position requires the ability to perform a combination of administrative, program-support, research, outreach, and technical-assistance duties while working collaboratively with SHPO professional staff.
• They should demonstrate good judgment, organizational ability, attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• A bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, Historic Architecture, Architectural History, History, Public History, Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field is preferred. Relevant education, work, volunteer, or other equivalent experience will also be considered.
• They should be willing and able to become a commissioned South Dakota Notary Public, if requested.

• Correspondence – Creates, proofreads, and edits correspondence, reports, public information materials, and other documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Databases, Records, and Files – Establishes, updates, and maintains program information, records, and files in various systems. Assists Review & Compliance staff with administrative management of incoming projects, including assignment of projects within the Electronic Review and Compliance (ERC) system.
• Policies, Procedures, and Processes – Develops familiarity with and assists staff in administering policies, procedures, and processes related to federal and state historic preservation programs.
• Historic Preservation Program Assistance – Provides administrative and program support to Historic Preservation Specialists working with National Register of Historic Places, survey, Certified Local…