Part-Time Library Department Assistant, Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover, MA

Posted April 8, 2021

Description:

The Stevens Memorial Library, a Town of North Andover department, has an immediate opening for a part-time (eighteen hours a week) Department Assistant. This position will work one night a week, and may work two nights a week. The work schedule will include work on two or four Saturdays a month from Labor Day through Memorial Day.

Position Summary: Skilled clerical and record keeping work of a participatory nature requiring thorough knowledge of municipal departmental operations. Works under the general supervision of the Library Director, following department rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to plan and perform operations, and to independently complete assigned tasks according to a prescribed time schedule.

Essential Functions
Process departmental bills payable and payroll vouchers, monitor expenditures and maintain associated records, assist in compiling information for the preparation of the annual departmental budget and reports. Frequent interaction with vendors and online ordering systems. Maintains library, office, and building supplies inventories. Provides general secretarial assistance. Other related work as required.

Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of general accounting practices and financial management. Minimum of two years of experience in accounting preferred. Ability to initiate, organize, and self-direct work responsibilities under minimum supervision. Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships in a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Skilled technology user. Embraces opportunities to learn in a changing environment. Experience in a municipal setting and/or a public library preferred.

Additional preferred qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office suite and Google applications. MUNIS experience highly desirable.
Physical Requirements: Performs duties under typical library conditions. Able to view computer screens for extended time periods and able to operate computers, telephones, photocopiers, printers and other office-type equipment.

Salary: Department Assistant – S7, in 9 steps as of: June 30, 2021 $18.72 – $23.51
July 1, 2021 $19.00 – $23.87

Prorated time off benefits available. Position is subject to the terms and conditions of the Town of North Andover’s
AFSCME Council 93, Local 2978 Clerical collective bargaining agreement:
https://records.northandoverma.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=37697&dbid=0&repo=TownOfNorthAndover&cr=1

How to Apply:

Position is open until filled

Interested candidates must email a cover letter and resume to: Kathleen Keenan, Director [email protected] No phone calls please.