Program Assistant II; -H Educator

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension 4‑H Programs is seeking a collaborative, people-focused professional to mentor and guide youth in Wessington Springs and Woonsocket, South Dakota.

This role supports 4‑H Youth Development by delivering research-based information, resources, education, leadership, and support to meet the needs of county and reservation youth, while building relationships to advance the mission of SDSU Extension.

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 benefits including medical, dental, flexible benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation leave, a generous retirement plan with 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, eleven paid holidays, internal and state-sponsored training, reduced tuition for state-supported courses, and relocation benefits per university guidelines.

Knowledge of:

• Computer systems and software (e.g., 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.

Valid driver’s license.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.;
Sponsorship is not available. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of a criminal background check. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the land‑grant access mission. SDSU is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to socially or legally protected classes. Accommodations for disabilities can be arranged and concerns regarding discrimination should be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator.