QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate’s degree in education or agriculture preferred, Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree a plus.
2. Previous experience leading student organizations at the local, state, and national level preferred.
3. Experience in managing a non-profit.
4. Supervisory and board leadership experience preferred.
5. Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software.
6. Experience managing conflict on many levels of the organization.
7. Participation in CTE Student Organization in high school or college is a plus.
8. Excellent people skills and an affinity for working with young adults and coworkers in a team environment to support students.
9. Strong communication and public speaking skills.
10. Bilingual a plus.
11. Must reside in South Dakota, this position is remote with flexible office options.

REPORTS TO: CTSO State Director, LATC Vice President, South Dakota CTE Director (Department of Education)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:     

1. Ensure the constitution, by-laws and values of South Dakota FFA are upheld.
2. Serve as a liaison between SD FFA and the CTSO Center.
3. Serve as a liaison between the national organization and the state organization.
4. Work closely with all State FFA staff.
5. Provide assistance with training the state officer team.
6. Provide reports, support, and serve on the FFA Adult Board of Directors.
7. Provide reports and serve as Secretary of the FFA Foundation Board of Directors.
8. Coordinate and manage state events.
9. Manage state and national membership rosters.
10. Manage finances and assist in creating an annual budget for the organization.
11. Ensure the organization is tax-exempt and incorporated with the Secretary of State.
12. Provide an annual report to the CTSO director as requested. Including membership, promotion, growth, improvements, and finances
13. Attend CTSO-sponsored events with students (leadership trainings, capital city experience, etc.)
14. Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners
15. Develop and maintain relationships with post-secondary programs
16. Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve-month contract with salary and benefits set by the Watertown School Board and South Dakota Department of Education. Grant-funded position contingent upon continued funding.

• Start Date: Flexible – early as May 4th
• Wage: $54,000
• Location: Flexible/Remote (Must be SD resident)
• First Consideration Date: March 20, 2026, 5:00 pm CST