The Diocese of South Dakota is seeking to fill two full-time youth positions following approval by convention of an additional 3 percent assessment.

Meeting at All Angels' Church in Spearfish, clergy and lay delegates approved the addition as part of an overall 5 percent increase over the 2000 assessment.

The first position to be filled is a diocesan youth coordinator with responsibilities for directing youth events, initiation and support of congregational youth programs as well as advocacy before the diocese on behalf of youth and youth-related issues. Later the diocese will fill the position of director of Thunderhead Episcopal Camp.