Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 32358
Agency: Department of Education
Location: Pierre, SDSalary: $22.98-$28.72 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 8/22/25
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Education, History Division. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit https://doe.sd.gov/ .
A small, dynamic, and multi-award-winning publisher, the South Dakota Historical Society Press seeks a forward-looking individual to be a part of its editorial team. The associate editor prepares article and book manuscripts for publication by editing, verifying statements, checking facts and footnotes, locating appropriate images, and coordinating with authors, illustrators, map makers, graphic designers, printers, and indexers for their product and preparing the products for printing as a book or journal for subsequent sale by the South Dakota Historical Society Press; solicits, reviews, and tracks manuscripts to determine if the materials meet the standards of the South Dakota Historical Society Press; and verifies that office practices are in compliance with all copyright laws and all laws concerning author contracts. The associate editor reports to the Director of the Press and serves on the team that sets press policies and publishing directions. This position is administered by the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
an advanced degree in history, American Studies, publishing, or related field is preferred. Additionally, two or more years of experience in editing is also preferred.
Knowledge of:
- American and South Dakota history of the Northern Great Plains region;
- South Dakota cultures;
- editing methods and standards;
- English grammar;
- Microsoft Word;
- Chicago Manual of Style;
- AP style book;
- copyright law and copyright rules and regulations;
- research techniques; writing, design, and layout; editing and proof marks; and publishing and printing;
- esthetic and technical aspects of photography;
- prepress and printing processes, and writing print specifications;
- research resources.
Ability to:
• think critically;
• analyze research data and internal structures of written material;
• read and extract information from various reference materials and other resources;
• recognize historical error and solve problems of fact and conjecture through research;
• manage people and establish and maintain effective relationships;
• organize, schedule, direct, correct, and prioritize the work of others;
• organize and prioritize multiple, simultaneous editing projects with multiple processes.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; writing sample; and contact information for three to five references with your application. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=23R
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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