Public-Facing Administrative Specialist

South Dakota AG; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Social Services in Huron, SD is seeking a dedicated clerical assistant to support daily office operations. You will greet visitors, manage correspondence, and maintain filing systems while handling sensitive information with discretion.

Ideal candidates demonstrate effective communication, strong organization, and the ability to work cooperatively within a team. The role includes data handling, records maintenance, and meeting deadlines with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with the public and colleagues.
• Strong planning, prioritization and multitasking abilities.
• Compassion, respect, and tact in interactions.
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive workplace.
• Understanding of client confidentiality and data handling.
• Clear, concise documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public in person and on the phone.
• Prepare and finalize correspondence and forms.
• Maintain and organize filing systems and databases.
• Gather, verify, and provide information as needed.
• Record and monitor fiscal activities to support office operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Compassion

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Documentation

Job description

The Department of Social Services in Huron, SD is seeking a dedicated clerical assistant to support daily office operations. You will greet visitors, manage correspondence, and maintain filing systems while handling sensitive information with discretion.

Ideal candidates demonstrate effective communication, strong organization, and the ability to work cooperatively within a team. The role includes data handling, records maintenance, and meeting deadlines with professionalism.