Election Assistant

Job  – Election Assistant

Agency:
Office of the Secretary of State

Location:

Pierre, South Dakota

Salary: $46,000–$50,000 per year, depending on experience

Employment type:

Full‑time (Open Until Filled)

Apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-stateofsout

• 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.

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Clear, concise communication 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.

• Microsoft Office products:
  Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and other desktop tools.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo a background investigation, an abuse and neglect screening, and a drug screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of these screenings.

NCRC:
If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will use E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone:

Email: careers.us

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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