Public Service Administrative Assistant - Front Desk

Minnehaha County; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO from day one

Extended sick leave

South Dakota Retirement System

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Minnehaha County’s Human Services department invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to join the team in Sioux Falls, SD. As the first point of contact, you will assist clients needing services such as financial assistance and support the department’s daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus clerical experience, attention to detail, and strong customer service. The department offers benefits and a structured work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of progressively responsible clerical experience.
• Ability to perform moderately complex clerical tasks with independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to staff for efficient operations.
• Serve as the first contact for clients and public in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Guide and assist with County assistance applications and policy questions.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County’s Human Services department invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to join the team in Sioux Falls, SD. As the first point of contact, you will assist clients needing services such as financial assistance and support the department’s daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus clerical experience, attention to detail, and strong customer service. The department offers benefits and a structured work environment.