Project Coordinator

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage-
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 based on experience

Job Type-
Full-time, Exempt

Work Location-

• Hybrid work opportunity


• Candidates should be located in Rapid City, Pierre, or Sioux Falls

Job Description-

• Support communication, engagement, coordination, and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, funded entities, and cross-sector partners to strengthen rural healthcare, EMS, workforce development, and community-based service delivery.


• Coordinate and monitor data collection, progress reporting, and strategic planning implementation for funded projects, ensuring timely completion and effective project management.


• Provide technical assistance, training, and ongoing support to funded entities, including guidance for rural EMS transformation initiatives and implementation of best practices.


• Develop and assist with communication materials while identifying and promoting evidence-based and innovative approaches to improve healthcare delivery in rural, tribal, and frontier communities.


• Manage, assess, prioritize, and complete multiple projects, assignments, and organizational priorities independently and as part of a collaborative team.


• Attend meetings, trainings, seminars, and other professional development activities as required to support program objectives and organizational goals.


• Perform all duties in accordance with organizational safety practices, policies, and procedures, and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications-

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a health-related field (e.g., Public Health, Health Behavior, Health Education, Health Sciences, or Nursing) with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.


• Experience working with rural, tribal, and underserved or minority populations, with knowledge of resources and services that support health equity and community access.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, healthcare professionals, public agencies, educational institutions, and community partners.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and correspondence, interpret policies and procedures, and deliver presentations to healthcare professionals and stakeholder groups.


• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret written, verbal, and visual instructions and manage diverse situations effectively.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and perform basic mathematical calculations as required for program operations.


• Possession of a valid South Dakota Driver's License and the ability to successfully complete required employment screenings, examinations, and interviews.

Benefits-

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance


• Health Savings Account Options


• South Dakota Retirement


• Sick Leave

Company Website-
Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Brooke Lusk, 605-494-3602 or blusk@bhssc.org.