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Title: Executive Assistant to the Library Director (Clerk 1)
Salary: $19.68 hourly
Location: Burlington County Library, Westampton
Open: 01/30/2024 – until filled
DESCRIPTION
The Burlington County Library seeks a detail-oriented self-starter to serve as the Executive Assistant to the Library Director. The individual will provide high-level administrative and operational support, including managing Library Commission meetings. Some examples of duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage monthly Library Commission meetings, including posting public notices, creating meeting agendas, coordinating with Commissioners, and preparing meeting support documents.
- Attend Library Commission meetings, take notes, and coordinate actions to be taken post-meeting.
- Work directly with Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and other commitments, including off-site and virtual.
- Prepare and manage correspondence.
- Exercise discretion in committing time and evaluating needs for Director and Library Commission.
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the library and its employees.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize, make decisions, and exhibit sound judgement.
- Be comfortable interacting with leadership and stakeholders, both within the organization and with outside partners.
- Be a team player, capable of cultivating productive working relationships across the library and with partners.
- Excellent computer skills; preferred experience using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Google Suite, and other productivity tools.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Experience in developing internal processes and organizational systems.
SCHEDULE
25 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8:30am – 1:30pm, with occasional flexibility for evenings and weekends.
Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us with Job #01-24 in the subject line.