Public History & Outreach Assistant (Part-Time)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Class A SDRS retirement

Job summary

The South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office in Pierre, SD is seeking a part-time Historic Preservation Assistant to support outreach, education, and SHPO programs. The role includes coordinating annual Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month activities, student essay contests, archaeology camps, and assisting with National Register reviews and surveys.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a historic field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, Historic Architecture, Architectural History, History, Public History, Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Interest in public outreach, education, and opportunities to engage South Dakotans in historic preservation.
• Ability to perform a combination of administrative, program-support, research, outreach, and technical‑assistance duties.
• Willingness to become a commissioned South Dakota Notary Public, if requested.

Responsibilities

• Prepare press releases and update the SHPO website.
• Assist with coordination of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month activities, including Student Essay Contest and Archaeology Camp.
• Provide administrative and program support for National Register of Historic Places, survey, and other SHPO programs.
• Assist Review & Compliance staff with ERC project management.

Skills

Correspondence

Databases

Public outreach

Administrative support

Notary services

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation or related field

Job description

The South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office in Pierre, SD is seeking a part-time Historic Preservation Assistant to support outreach, education, and SHPO programs. The role includes coordinating annual Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month activities, student essay contests, archaeology camps, and assisting with National Register reviews and surveys.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a historic field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with