Administrative Assistant to County Commissioners

Minnehaha County; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnehaha County Commission Office is seeking a Commission Assistant to provide administrative and operational support. The role includes coordinating schedules, delivering exceptional customer service, and preparing professional correspondence, reports, and public-facing communications.

Responsibilities also cover agenda preparation, meeting logistics, and coordinating travel, purchasing, and vendor communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of related administrative experience.
• Experience in public administration or executive support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build professional relationships.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries and connect people to information and services.
• Prepare communications, reports, and maintain organized information systems and records.
• Assist with agenda preparation, distribution, and notices in line with state law.
• Coordinate logistics for purchasing, vendor communications, meetings, travel, and vehicle reservations.
• Process insurance claims, assist lien applicants, oversee parking permit compliance, and public notices.

Skills

Schedule coordination

Customer service

Data management

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Agenda management software

Job description

Minnehaha County Commission Office is seeking a Commission Assistant to provide administrative and operational support. The role includes coordinating schedules, delivering exceptional customer service, and preparing professional correspondence, reports, and public-facing communications.

Responsibilities also cover agenda preparation, meeting logistics, and coordinating travel, purchasing, and vendor communications.