Library Services & Budget Support Associate

City of Burlington; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual

EAP & WA PERS retirement

Holiday pay

Job summary

The City of Burlington seeks a Public Services Associate to provide paraprofessional library support and general administrative assistance for the Library department. The role includes direct patron service and evening/weekend hours, with duties spanning front desk operations, budget preparation, and monthly leadership reporting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of relevant experience, and a WA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in public library, office, or similar setting.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Experience with budget processes or record-keeping systems preferred.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping and data entry practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct customer service to library patrons in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Assists with basic library operations including opening/closing, patron registration, checking out/returning materials, and cash handling.
• Assists patrons in locating resources and directing complex inquiries to professional staff.
• Liaises with Finance Department to ensure library financial paperwork follows protocols.
• Prepares budget documents and monitors expenditures; assists with requisitions.
• Counts and reconciles money from coin-operated equipment; prepares daily cash deposits.
• Manages office supply orders and correspondence with vendors.
• Prepares monthly reports for library leadership.
• Supports Library Board of Trustees, Burlington Library Foundation, and Friends of the Burlington Library with meeting materials.

Skills

Record keeping

Data entry

Excel skills

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Independence/self-motivation

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA or BA preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Job description

The City of Burlington seeks a Public Services Associate to provide paraprofessional library support and general administrative assistance for the Library department. The role includes direct patron service and evening/weekend hours, with duties spanning front desk operations, budget preparation, and monthly leadership reporting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of relevant experience, and a WA driver’s license.