Commission Assistant

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

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.

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.

Full Job Description Below

Commission Assistant

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].

Insurance

• Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Available for employees and dependents.

Health/Prescription - Minnehaha County's health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage: Avera or Sanford. The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.

Dental - Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.

Life Insurance - Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with an additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.

Retirement

Retirement Plan - Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement). Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.

Deferred Compensation Plan - Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off - approximately 128 hours (16 days) per year

Holiday Leave - 11 days per calendar year

Extended Sick Leave - approximately 48 hours (6 days) per year

Flexible Spending Plan

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA) - Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.

Eye Med Vision Policy

Eye Med Insight Network - Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam. Chose from many participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others!

Please Indicate The Highest Level Of Your Completed Education

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree

Please Indicate The Level Of Your Administrative/executive Support Experience

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 4+ years
• I do not have any administrative/executive support experience.
• Required Question