Position: Administrative Assistant
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Pay: $21/hour
Hours: 19 hours/week

Otis Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association library in Norwich, Connecticut, is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be an energetic, eager learner with strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail. This is a 19-hour-per-week, year-round position with limited benefits. Hours include Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with flexibility for occasional evenings and events.

Responsibilities:
The Administrative Assistant will support the mission of Otis Library by providing operational and administrative assistance, including but not limited to:

• Screening and directing phone calls
• Monitoring email accounts
• Preparing general business correspondence
• Attending board meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as needed
• Recording, transcribing, and distributing meeting minutes
• Assisting with fundraising events and activities, including maintaining the fundraising database
• Managing room reservations
• Assisting with marketing initiatives
• Working at service desks as needed

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Professional, patron-focused customer service skills
• Fluency in English; bilingual abilities are desirable but not required

Qualifications:
The skills and knowledge required for this position would generally be acquired through a certificate or associate degree in Business Administration. A combination of other education and relevant experience will also be considered. Experience with fundraising efforts and fundraising software will receive additional consideration.

Please email a completed job application, cover letter, résumé, and either letters of recommendation or contact information for three professional references to Cathleen Special at cspecial@otislibrarynorwich.org.