Commission Assistant

Minnehaha County; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnehaha County in Sioux Falls seeks a Commission Assistant to support the Commission Office and County Commissioners. The role handles scheduling, correspondence, reports, public notices, and forms, delivering courteous service to residents and partners.

You will manage data, assist with meeting logistics, and help with staffing and travel arrangements while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years in public administration/exec support.
• Pre-employment background check required.
• Proficient with Outlook/Word/Excel; able to learn agenda management software and financial reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally.
• Knowledge of data management and government operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming experience for residents and visitors by responding to inquiries and connecting people to information and services.
• Support daily operations by preparing clear communications, compiling accurate reports, organizing information systems, maintaining records, and handling confidential information.
• Ensure Commission meetings run smoothly by assisting agenda preparation, coordinating agenda distribution, and providing notices per 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

Customer service

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This job is located in Sioux Falls, SD.

Why Join Our Team

The Minnehaha County Commission Office is seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Commission Assistant to support the Commission Office and Minnehaha County Commissioners. This position provides a wide range of administrative and operational support, including coordinating schedules, delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring accurate data management, and preparing professional correspondence, reports, and public-facing communications, newsletters, and forms.

This posting will remain open until filled. Application review begins on September 25, 2026.

Salary Range: $27.57 - $30.40 Hourly

How You Will Make an Impact

• Create a welcoming experience for residents and visitors by responding to inquiries and connecting people to information and services.
• Support daily operations by preparing clear communications, compiling accurate reports, organizing information systems, maintaining precise records, and handling sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• 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 critical County functions by processing insurance claims, assisting lien applicants, overseeing parking permit compliance, and facilitating legally required public notices.
• Assist with a variety of projects from organizing data to creating materials that support County and Commission services.

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

High school diploma or GED and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration and/or an administrative/executive support role. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related computer programs. Ability to learn agenda management and financial reporting software. Ability to exercise tact and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way.
Preferred but not required: Knowledge of data management systems, report compilation skills, and general knowledge of government operations. Excellent communication skills.

EEO Statement

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at [phone].