Commission Assistant — Public Admin & Meeting Support

Minnehaha County; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnehaha County Commission Office in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Commission Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Commission Office and Commissioners. The role involves coordinating schedules, delivering courteous service, and preparing professional correspondence, reports, and public-facing communications.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration and/or an administrative/executive support role.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Agenda management software

Financial reporting software

Job description

Minnehaha County Commission Office in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Commission Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Commission Office and Commissioners. The role involves coordinating schedules, delivering courteous service, and preparing professional correspondence, reports, and public-facing communications.

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