State of South Dakota · 1 month ago
Election Assistant
Pierre, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $50K/yrThe State of South Dakota is seeking an Election Assistant for the Office of the Secretary of State. The role involves managing election-related communications and assisting the Election Team with various projects and duties.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
Answer phones
Work closely with Election Team staff on various election projects and duties
Assist elected officials, the public and election officials with questions
Assist with planning the SOS County Auditor workshops and webinar trainings
Assist with special projects or assignments as needed
Responsible for records management
Assist with processing voter file purchases and payments
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong communication skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to work efficiently and independently in a very fast paced environment
Organizational Skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with respect, patience and understanding
Initiative to work on projects without much hand holding
Professional customer service, internally and externally
Effective multitasking skills while paying close attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other state employees, election officials, candidates, elected officials, and the public
Confidentiality and professionalism always
Ability to handle difficult people over the phone and in-person
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and other desktop tools
Benefits
$0 premium employee health insurance option
Eleven paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
Dental
Vision
Other insurance options
Retirement benefits
Company
State of South Dakota
Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
Founded in 1889
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Snow
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Simmons
Chief Financial Officer - Department of Social Services
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