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We are the next generation of South Dakota.
We're putting the future in our hands
Here at SDYA, we join together advocates ages 14-24 from around the state to build a brighter future for South Dakota. We organize and mobilize through our creative teams and committees focused on different social issues. Want to gain a platform to speak your truth and empower your community? Get involved!
GETTING INVOLVED
Committees
Media & Publications
Committees
Become a member of a committee by filling out the form below, selecting the committee(s) you want to join, and make change! Members, led by a committee leader, will attend monthly meetings to brainstorm, plan, and execute the projects/goals that achieve their team's mission.
Leadership
Media & Publications
Committees
WE NEED PASSIONATE LEADERS!
Become a board member, committee leader, or department director! Take your activism to the next level by taking on a position as a leader who will take action with others to start up projects, campaigns, and initiatives making an impact on South Dakota. Check out the open leader positions and find your place in SDYA.
Media & Publications
Media & Publications
Media & Publications
Amplify youth perspectives by collaborating with a team and building a educational platform through social media, articles/blogs, and printed publications.
Become a team member of the Media Team and/or Publications Team to use your creativity for change!
CURRENT-STANDING COMMITTEES
First Nations Committee
Disability Inclusion Committee
Disability Inclusion Committee
This committee is dedicated to strengthening the voices of Indigenous people and creating a platform to raise awareness and transform South Dakota for the betterment of Native communities and the decolonization of this land.
Disability Inclusion Committee
Disability Inclusion Committee
Disability Inclusion Committee
This committee is committed to supporting community members across the disabled spectrum. We strive to elevate the inclusion of disabled people in all communities by advocating for accessibility/accommodations and honest conversations.
Black Empowerment Committee
Disability Inclusion Committee
Queer & Trans Liberation Committee
This committee pushes for equity and justice of South Dakota's Black community. We organize and mobilize to contribute to the disentanglement of white supremacy and anti-Black racism within the system.
Queer & Trans Liberation Committee
Queer & Trans Liberation Committee
Queer & Trans Liberation Committee
This committee advocates for equal rights and inclusion for individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, Two-spirit, and queer spectrum. Together we bring visibility and fight against discrimination against the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Environmental Justice Committee
Queer & Trans Liberation Committee
Environmental Justice Committee
This committee works to integrate more environmental considerations into South Dakotan communities, policies, and activities, to improve public health in affected areas and promote collaborative problem-solving in the fight against climate change.
CREATIVE TEAMS
Media Team
Media Team members create all SDYA’s media content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Tiktok to gain attention to SDYA’s projects and educate South Dakota on important issues.
Publications Team
Publications Team members create all of SDYA’s printed publication projects, blogs, and newsletters by researching and writing content to bring awareness to ignored issues and educate South Dakota.
Board Member Position
Board Member
Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting ethical and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. Basically it's a fancy way of saying that these leaders have the executive powers that authorizes all SDYA initiatives and organizational actions
Core responsibilities include:
- Representing as an ambassador for the organization and building/maintaining connections with other businesses and organizations
- Attending bi-monthly board meetings to vote on project/campaign proposals and organizational developments
- Supporting the organization financially by participating in SDYA’s fundraising strategies; communicating with donors and advocating for the cause; ensuring that fundraising has adequate resources and support
- Ensuring that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission
Qualifications:
- Age 18-24
- Currently living in South Dakota OR has lived in South Dakota for 8+ years if not currently residing in the state
- Holds identity(s) under the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, or Disabled communities
- Participated in advocacy work for 2+ years
Director Positions
Education Elevation Director
The Education Elevation Director is responsible for coordinating all projects that involve educating the community on ignored issues and bringing greater diversity and inclusion within our education system in this state.
Core responsibilities include:
- Assisting in formulating project plans and drafting project/campaign proposals in collaboration with committee leaders and members
- Attending bi-monthly board meetings to report on all activities and statuses in the Education Elevation department and presenting project proposals to the board for authorization
- Overseeing leaders and members during project/task execution; assisting when asked or needed
- Building and maintaining connections with school districts and colleges/universities as well as other community and education-focused organizations
Qualifications:
- Age 17-24
- Currently living in South Dakota
- Holds identity(s) under the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, or Disabled communities
- Participated in advocacy work for 2+ years
Team Leader Positions
Publications Team Leader
Publications Team Leaders are responsible for managing all SDYA’s publishing platforms such as blogs/articles, newsletters, and printed projects (zines) by delegating the content creation of the Publications Team, facilitating schedules and deadlines, and building an informative platform to gain attention to SDYA’s projects and educate South Dakota on important issues.
Core responsibilities include:
- Leading a team of writers/editors to build SDYA's growing digital and printed publishing platform
- Managing an educational, journalistic platform through thoroughly edited and fact-checked content creation that aligns with SDYA values
- Planing and maintaining publishing schedules in collaboration with the Media & Publications Director; formulating content plans/goals and their deadlines in collaboration with the Publications Team and potential committees; assisting in the content creation work when asked or needed
Qualifications:
- Age 17-24
- Currently living in South Dakota
- Holds identity(s) under the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, or Disabled communities
- Participated in media projects for at least a year