Program Assistant II (4-H Educator) Meade County

South Dakota State University; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and flexible benefits

Retirement plans with 6% matching

Relocation benefits

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

South Dakota State University (SDSU) 4-H Programs seeks a collaborative professional to mentor, guide, and empower youth and adults involved in county 4-H activities. The role focuses on delivering research-based resources, building relationships, and supporting leadership development within SDSU Extension 4-H.

The position emphasizes teamwork, program planning, budgeting, and technology use to enhance educational programs for diverse youth audiences. Authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Child, Youth, or Human Development with youth development experience.
• Experience with 4-H or similar youth programs preferred.
• Technology use in delivering educational programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely 4-H Youth Development information, resources, education, leadership and support to meet youth needs.
• Build relationships to advance SDSU Extension and South Dakota 4-H mission.
• Support and mentor youth toward proactive leadership roles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team player

Event planning

Budget management

Youth education planning

Mentoring techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Child Development/Youth Development

4-H or youth development experience

Educational technology usage

Curriculum/publication experience

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

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.

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

Job Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 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, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of

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

Skill & Ability to

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Work as a contributing member of a team.
• Plan, implement and complete events.
• Manage a budget

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Comments

This position is classified as Program Assistant II.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

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 [e-mail]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].