Program Assistant – Oglala Lakota Artspace

Job overview

The Program Assistant – Oglala Lakota Artspace works onsite at the Oglala Lakota Artspace building in Kyle, SD. Pay is $15–$25 per hour. The role supports First Peoples Fund’s mission to honor and support First Peoples artists and culture bearers; the Artspace provides a community setting for cultural, creative, and educational activities. The assistant helps prepare and host workshops, events, and artist residencies while providing administrative support to program staff. By coordinating registrations, facility use, records, and visitor needs, the role helps maintain a safe and welcoming space for the community.

What you'll do

• Prepare workshop and meeting rooms, including setup, takedown, and cleaning
• coordinate meal logistics with caterers
• register participants and assist with evaluations
• enter registration and attendance data in Salesforce
• track inventory and office supplies
• receive deliveries and distribute mail
• answer calls and welcome visitors
• maintain filing systems and retrieve information
• schedule travel, meetings, and appointments
• manage facility calendars, inquiries, approvals, and event payments
• republish communications assets according to established guidelines
• review and route contracts for approval
• follow facility safety and security policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program assistant

oglala lakota artspace

kyle sd

first peoples fund

workshop support

event preparation

artist residencies

participant registration

salesforce

facility scheduling

native arts and culture

$15–$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to the employee, with family coverage available at a cost
• 48 hours of sick leave available from hire and usable as earned
• 11 paid holidays and one personal culturally significant day
• voluntary insurance options.

Why this role

Standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., but may shift to evenings or weekends for program and event needs. High school diploma or GED required; First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required, with training provided if not currently certified. The position is based in Kyle, SD, although the listing location is Rapid City, SD.

About the employer

First Peoples Fund is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.