Program Assistant II; -H Educator Buffalo​/Jerauld​/Sanborn

Program Assistant II (4-H Educator) Buffalo/Jerauld/Sanborn County

Working Title Program Assistant II (4-H Educator) Buffalo/Jerauld/Sanborn County

Posting Number CSA
02729P

Department SDSU-4-H Programs

Physical Location of Position (City) Wessington Springs

This position is located in Wessington Springs and Woonsocket, South Dakota.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Do you want to inspire and empower the next generation of South Dakota leaders? At South Dakota State University (SDSU) 4-H Programs, we are dedicated to providing youth with supportive adults, hands‑on learning experiences, and opportunities to reach their full potential. We’re seeking a collaborative, people-focused professional who is passionate about mentoring, guiding, and helping others grow.

SDSU Extension 4‑H is a community that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Kids complete hands‑on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H through in‑school and after‑school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps.

We recognize that the youth of today are our future leaders and what they learn and experience in 4‑H will help them develop into contributing citizens who will give back to their communities in the future.

Provide timely 4-H Youth Development research based information, resources, education, leadership and support to meet the needs of youth in the county and/or reservation while building relationships to enhance and carry out the mission of SDSU Extension.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge of:

• Computer systems and software (i.e., MS Word, Outlook, Excel);
• Planning, teaching, and evaluating educational programs for a variety of youth audiences; and
• Supervisory techniques.

Skill & Ability to

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Work as a contributing member of a team;
• Plan events and manage a budget; and
• Collaborate on funding proposals or grants to support new and/or enhanced programming.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Child, Youth, or Human Development, or other relevant fields with relevant youth development experience;
• Previous 4-H or similar youth development experience;
• Demonstrated use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs;
• Experience in publishing materials and/or curricula.

Required License:
Valid driver’s license

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment.

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR.

Contact Information:
Human Resources at