Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant
Manhattan Public Library is seeking a friendly team member to assist library management in all aspects of the operation. In addition to maintaining a welcoming and efficient office, the Administrative Assistant must be able to successfully handle a large volume of customer service matters. The work requires a high level of confidentiality, discretion, self-direction, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Duties include:

• Preparing documents, data entry, record keeping, preparing and distributing mail, and scheduling room reservations.
• Supporting the library director with daily communications and record keeping for governing boards and library support groups.
• Providing support for other library managers, volunteer boards, partners and staff members.
• Planning workflow to meet prescribed deadlines and project goals.
• Assisting with inventory, scanning, and preparing weekly bank deposits.

The education, experience, and skills needed to be successful in this positon are:

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience in an office environment including a multi-line phone system
• One year customer service experience
• One year working with computer software programs
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, writing, proofreading, and editing

To be considered for this postion, all applicants MUST complete the library's online application form found on our website: mhklibrary.org/job-openings/

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person