Program Manager – 4-H Livestock

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

South Dakota Board of Regents seeks a Program Manager – 4-H Livestock in Brookings, SD to support state livestock programming alongside SDSU Extension and 4-H colleagues. You will help plan, deliver, and continuously improve livestock project opportunities and activities across the state.

The role requires leadership of groups, grants development, and strong communication, with travel as needed and a focus on inclusive, compliant program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or closely related field by the date of application.
• More than 3 years of experience with 4-H or other youth livestock programs.
• Experience leading and teaching groups.
• Experience managing conflict and bringing divergent opinions toward consensus.
• Ability to develop grants and/or cost recovery mechanisms for sustainability.
• Proficient computer use for word processing, internet-based programs, social media, and email.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support state livestock programming, including event management and educational development.
• Collaborate with SDSU Extension and 4-H colleagues to plan, deliver, and improve activities across the state.
• Contribute to mission alignment, planning assumptions, and compliance with policies and laws.

Skills

Group leadership

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution

Grant writing

Computer skills

Valid driver's license

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science / Agriculture

Tools

Word processing

Internet tools

Email

Social media

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Manager, 4-H Livestock works collaboratively with SDSU Extension and South Dakota 4-H colleagues to support state livestock programming, including event management, educational development, stakeholder engagement, and logistical coordination. In partnership with other program managers, field specialists and educators, this position contributes to the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of livestock project opportunities and activities across the state. The Program Manager supports the SDSU Extension and 4-H mission, strategic vision and planning assumptions, complies with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and all University policies, including Affirmative Action, and commits to the inclusion of varied South Dakotan’s.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or closely related field by the date of application.
• More than 3 years of experience with 4-H or other youth livestock programs.
• Experience leading and teaching groups.
• Experience managing conflict and bringing divergent opinions toward consensus.
• Ability to develop grants and /or cost recovery mechanisms to assist with program sustainability.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently use a computer for word processing, internet based programs, social media, and email.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

Advertised Salary The minimum salary for the Program Manager – 4-H Livestock is $56,169 depending on qualifications.

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent 100

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type Regular

Faculty Status No

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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.

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].

South Dakota Board of Regents 306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200, Pierre, SD 57501, 605-773-3455