Outreach & Event Coordinator
Support South Dakota Mines' public image and K-12 education pipeline by planning and executing public relations and K-12-focused events, and by developing community and K-12 outreach efforts that connect prospective students with Mines resources.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and execute public relations events and K-12 programming, such as the science fair and Engineering & Science Week
- Manage event budgets, including projections and expenditure tracking
- Collaborate and coordinate events with other departments, university personnel, and outside entities
- Serve as chair or participant on committees
- Build and maintain a public-facing outreach webpage in partnership with Marketing & Communications
- Maintain a campus-wide inventory of K-12 and community outreach activities
- Build relationships with area teachers and coordinate outreach events connecting them with SD Mines STEM faculty
- Partner with the database administrator to track prospective students from outreach events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Pay
Starting hourly rate: $21.41–$23.99, depending on education and experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick day allowance
About the Organization
Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment.
Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.