SDSU Extension is offering exciting career opportunities as Extension Field Specialists in the areas of crops, livestock, 4-H/youth development and leadership, community development, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), food safety, nutrition, aging, family resource management, horticulture, ag business, and farm/ranch management. We are looking for individuals to join us in growing and building our new regional extension centers located in: Aberdeen, Lemmon, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Winner.
These positions will be filled at the Field Specialist I, II, or III levels commensurate with qualifications. Positions are open until filled. Review of applications will begin on July 5, 2011.
Additional information about specializations, job responsibilities related to the specializations, and additional qualifications can be found by clicking on the pdf documents listed below.
Agronomy Field Specialist
Agronomy Business Management Field Specialist
Climate Field Specialist
Entomology Field Specialist
Plant Pathology Field Specialist
Precision Agriculture Field Specialist
Soils Field Specialist
Weeds Field Specialist
Beef Feedlot Field Specialist
Cow Calf Field Specialist
Dairy Field Specialist
Livestock Business Management Field Specialist
Range Management Field Specialist
Sheep Field Specialist
Small Acreage Field Specialist
Swine Field Specialist
Aging Field Specialist
Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Food Safety Field Specialist
Nutrition Field Specialist
Agri-Business Entrepreneurship Field Specialist
Horticulture Field Specialist
Wildlife Habitat Field Specialist
4-H/Youth - Healthy Living, Youth Partnerships Field Specialist
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Field Specialist
Youth Leadership Field Specialist
4-H/Youth - Youth Livestock Field Specialist
Community Development Field Specialist
Application Process: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this posting". The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and reference page. A complete application also includes fully developed answers to the supplemental questions. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
For additional information about SDSU Extension, view Stewards of Progress