Assistant to the State Historian

Job
Agency:
Department of Education - South Dakota State Historical Society (SDSHS)

Location:

Pierre, SD (potential to work partially remote)
Salary: $23.56 - $24.74/hr, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 08/18/2026

The State Historical Society is a Division with the Department of Education. The Society empowers audiences to experience South Dakota's stories. We professionally collect, preserve, interpret, and publish our history for present and future generations. We are proudly supported by the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation and are an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

This position is Assistant to the State Historian & Director. The position assists the Director of the Society in his daily duties leading the Historical Society. The person must have ability to write and speak well, affably communicate to the public in one-to-one situations, be personable and represent the Society well. The person assists in organizing, designing, and editing newsletters; assisting the State Historian with research and presentations;

and is the assistant to the Society's Board of Trustees and to the America 250 SD Commission. These duties include preparing the board materials for each meeting, assisting during each meeting, and other things to organize and prepare the State Historian, Staff, and Trustees/Commissions for these public meetings. The position will manage the Historical Society's fiscal transactions and travel, invoice processing, purchasing, and other limited financial duties as necessary.

The Society has recently finished a major renovation of its building, re-opened the Archives in July of 2025 and partially reopened the state museum in July of 2026. These new renovations and the expected completion of the museum in 2027 make it an exciting time to join the Society.

This is a Full-Time (40 hours per week) position with the Department of Education - SD State Historical Society. For more information on the SD State Historical Society, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred;
• past evidence of a love and understanding of history.

• use document design software, web design software, and word processing software;
• use or quickly learn state government invoice and billing procedures;
• write and speak well;
• be at ease in working with the public.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'