Public Library Administrative Services Assistant - Part-Time

Nelson Public Library; Nelson; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Public Library in Nelson, BC seeks an Administrative Services Assistant for a part-time term position. Reporting to the Chief Librarian, you will provide routine administrative, financial-record and office support, act as a contact point, route information, and prepare records for review.

Responsibilities align with library values including equity, inclusion and friendly public service. The role requires a post-secondary diploma in office/business administration or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in office administration, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; library-related training is an asset.
• Relevant administrative support experience, including record keeping, routine financial documentation and customer service; experience in a library, public-sector or non-profit environment is an asset.
• Training or demonstrated experience with routine bookkeeping, purchasing or basic accounting procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine administrative, financial-record and office support for the Nelson Public Library.
• Serve as point of contact, gather and route information, prepare records and documents, refer non-routine matters as needed.
• Support alignment with library values: Universal and Equitable Access, Excellent Service, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, and Meaningful Relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Records management

Accounting basics

Purchasing

Office software

Statistics

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Library reference services

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Public interaction

Education

Office administration diploma

Job description

Nelson Public Library in Nelson, BC seeks an Administrative Services Assistant for a part-time term position. Reporting to the Chief Librarian, you will provide routine administrative, financial-record and office support, act as a contact point, route information, and prepare records for review.

Responsibilities align with library values including equity, inclusion and friendly public service. The role requires a post-secondary diploma in office/business administration or equivalent, and