South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service

SDSU Extension Position Announcements

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.

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

South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. South Dakota State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and offers all benefits, services, education, and employment opportunities without regard for race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or Vietnam Era Veteran status.

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South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service

SDSU Extension Position Announcements

Competitive Crop Systems

Competitive Livestock Systems

Food & Families

Urban & Rural Initiatives

Youth & Community Leadership