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Director of Operations

Location: 2112 S. Valley Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Starting Wage: $22.00 per hour

Opening Date: May 28, 2026 Closing Date: June 4, 2026

Position Summary

Rural America Initiatives is seeking a dependable and organized Director of Operations to assist with daily organizational operations, budgeting support, purchasing procedures, vendor coordination, and administrative oversight across programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily organizational operations and administrative oversight
  • Support program directors with operational and budget-related needs
  • Assist with purchase order review and purchasing procedures
  • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers
  • Support communication between administration and program leadership
  • Assist with operational planning and organizational procedures
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Management, or related field required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in budgeting, purchasing, operations, or administrative oversight preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Must pass required background checks

Benefits Summary

  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • Paid Sick Leave and Annual Leave (after probationary period)
  • Professional Development and Education Support
  • Optional Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a completed Rural America Initiatives employment application and a current resume to Robert Yellowhawk, Executive Director, by the closing date listed above. Applications may be submitted in person at the Rural America Initiatives main office or via email.

Rural America Initiatives is an equal opportunity employer. Indian preference applies in accordance with applicable tribal, federal, and organizational policies.

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  • 2 Bus Drivers/Floaters: Fulltime, year-round Head Start.  Rural America Initiatives will pay for your licensing fee.  Must be reliable, flexible, and available early morning hours or later evening hours to drive or ride the bus. 
  • 1 Floater: Fulltime, year-round.
 
Monday -Friday shift hours 7:30-3:30, 8:00-4:00, 8:30-4:30
 
Benefits include:
All positions include 3 hours of Sick & Annual leave accrued per 80 hours worked in a pay period.  Paid holidays and snow days, annual and sick, life insurance, and paid dental insurance.  Services for your child 0-5 years old.  All prospective employees must be able to pass a background check, drug test, physical exam, and TB test.
 
Applications can be downloaded & printed below. 
 

THE Ateyapi Mentor Program:

Project It's Your Game Middle School Program

POSITION: 1 Ateyapi Mentor Floater

WAGES: $17.00 per hour with benefits

HOURS: Full-time 40 hours or part-time 25 hours 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • A valid South Dakota driver’s license and proof of insurability are necessary.
  • Minimum of two years of sobriety required.
  • Successful completion of a background check covering abuse and neglect, driving record, and pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid South Dakota driver’s license.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who live a healthy drug and alcohol-free lifestyle, non-smokers, able to work with minimal supervision, and capable of thriving in a professional school environment, able to speak or learn the Lakota Language, Red Road teachings, and Lakota culture.
  • Project It’s Your Game Middle School Program Applicants must be 25 years or older and hold a valid South Dakota driver’s license.

Job Duties:

  • Provide tutoring to middle school students.
  • Perform school-related duties as assigned by the principal and program manager.
  • Implement the “It’s Your Game” and Lakota values lessons curriculum.
  • Job training will be provided.
  • Recruit students as needed.

Application Process:

 Please submit completed application and resumes to the main Ateyapi office located at 1430 Haines Ave. Suite 102

For inquiries, please contact Ateyapi Program Manager Stephanie Savoy at (605) 608-0512. 

Applications can be downloaded & printed below. 

Applying

Please download and print the application using the button below.
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2112 South Valley Dr. Rapid City, SD 57703
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