Youth Development Mentor - 4-H Programs Assistant

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

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.