Commission Administrative Specialist

Siouxland Heritage Museums; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending plan

Vision plan

Job summary

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Commission Office and County Commissioners. This role coordinates schedules, delivers customer service, manages data, and prepares professional correspondence, reports, and public-facing communications.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with four years of public administration experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years in public administration or administrative support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn agenda management and financial reporting software.
• Strong confidentiality and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming experience for residents and visitors by responding to inquiries and connecting people to information and services.
• Prepare clear communications, compile accurate reports, organize information systems, maintain precise records, and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Ensure Commission meetings run smoothly by supporting agenda preparation, coordinating agenda distribution, and providing required notices in accordance with state law.
• Coordinate logistics for purchasing, vendor communications, meeting room scheduling, travel arrangements, and vehicle reservations.
• Support County functions by processing insurance claims, assisting lien applicants, overseeing parking permit compliance, and facilitating public notices.
• Assist with projects from organizing data to creating materials that support County and Commission services.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Agenda management software

Financial reporting software

Job description

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Commission Office and County Commissioners. This role coordinates schedules, delivers customer service, manages data, and prepares professional correspondence, reports, and public-facing communications.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with four years of public administration experience.