Be
part of our close-knit team! Enjoy fulfilling work helping to serve our
supportive community in a positive and inclusive workplace!
The Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield is the cultural and
intellectual center of our town. We serve Litchfield and surrounding
communities providing engagement, enrichment and information. We are
dedicated to excellence, creating a positive and inclusive work
environment, and offering innovative and engaging services and events.
We are well-loved and utilized by our community and have broad community
support and involvement.
The Administrative Assistant
supports staff and key volunteers by assisting with data entry, task
managing logistics, scheduling, and task support for events. This is an
exciting and valued position for someone who is well organized,
dedicated to excellence, and wants to have rewarding and varied work.
Working closely with the Library Director and the Technology Director:
Assists the Technology Director in data entry related to various
fundraising efforts. Assists with description creation, photographing of
objects, and other data entry needs for the proper display and entry of
online auction items into the software program. Manages all of the task
details for hosting successful donor events. This includes booking
venues, managing all venue/event details, liaising with suppliers and
clients, managing logistics, and managing communication between various
committee groups. Assists the Technology Director in the efficient and
quick creation of thank you acknowledgements for all fundraising gifts.
Manages task details involved in thanking and supporting volunteers
involved with various library fundraising efforts. Monitors annual
giving and fundraising event calendars. Helps to communicate and remind
key staff and volunteers about upcoming deadlines, and plays a pivotal
role in keeping communication strong between groups.
Hours/Rate/Benefits:
15 to 18 hours a week. This is on-site work but the hours and days of
the week are flexible. $16 to 20 per hour. Two paid holidays per year.
Qualifications include:
H.S. degree required. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of common office technology applications such
as Word, Excel, email, etc. Comfortable setting and meeting goals and
deadlines. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability for
accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as
part of a professional team. Ability to establish and maintain positive
working relationships with employees, volunteers, and the public.
Send letter of interest and resume to: awhite@owlibrary.org
Apply by May 14.
Position is open until filled.
