County Commission Assistant - Detail-Oriented Admin Pro

Minnehaha County; Yankton (SD); 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 County Commissioners.

The role focuses on coordinating schedules, delivering excellent customer service, ensuring accurate data management, and preparing professional correspondence, reports, newsletters, and forms for public use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with four years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration or administrative support.
• Must complete pre-employment background process.
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel skills and ability to learn agenda management and financial reporting software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming experience for residents by responding to inquiries and guiding to information and services.
• Prepare clear communications, compile accurate reports, organize information systems, and maintain records.
• Support Commission meetings with agenda prep, distribution, and notices per state law.
• Coordinate purchasing logistics, vendor communications, travel, and vehicle reservations.
• Process insurance claims, assist lien applicants, monitor parking permits, and facilitate public notices.
• Assist with various projects from data organization to producing materials for County and Commission services.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 County Commissioners.

The role focuses on coordinating schedules, delivering excellent customer service, ensuring accurate data management, and preparing professional correspondence, reports, newsletters, and forms for public use.