Commission Assistant

Minnehaha County; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Assistant to support the Commission Office and County Commissioners. The role includes coordinating schedules, preparing professional correspondence, and handling public-facing communications and forms.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience, with proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and the ability to learn agenda management and financial reporting software.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with four years of progressively responsible public administration or executive support experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; able to learn agenda management and financial reporting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming experience for residents and visitors by answering inquiries and directing to information and services.
• Prepare clear communications, reports, and organized information systems; handle confidential data with discretion.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Agenda management

Financial reporting

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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].