Brighton Memorial Library has an opening for a Full Time Office Clerk IV for administrative, revenue, and payroll support. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Application deadline: There is no hard deadline. We will accept applications until the position is filled.
Eligibility
The Full Time Office Clerk IV position is an entry level clerical title. A high school diploma or high school equivalency is required.
Major Duties
With supervision, performs the following duties in the library’s administration offices:
· Coordinates two Annual Campaign mailings, inputs donor data into Access database and provides support, reports, and follow up related to the library’s Annual Campaign
· Provides clerical support for the Executive Director including phone support, typing correspondence, creating simple financial reports, and other duties as assigned
· Attends monthly Library Board meetings and creates, prepares, and distributes monthly Library Board meeting minutes
· Receives, deposits, and posts daily library revenues, as well as maintains existing revenue related Excel spreadsheets, with oversight by the Business Office Manager
· Processes part time payroll and paid leave requests, with oversight by the Business Office Manager
· Serves on committees as assigned, including the lead position for the annual volunteer and staff recognition awards dinner and annual staff training day
· Provides ongoing maintenance of annual Library Board, Trustee orientation, and Library Board President’s binders
· Picks up, sorts and routs the library’s mail
· Serves as contact person for all coffee service and supply issues, including daily restocking
Essential Skills and Abilities Required
· Proactive, timely consultation with the Executive Director, in person and via email
· Responsiveness to phone, email, and in person requests
· Confidentiality
· Ability to work neatly and accurately, with attention to detail
· Maintenance of strict timelines and deadlines
· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
· Excellent math skills
· Ability to work independently and proactively
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Access
· Ability to flex with unforeseen situations
· Ability to interact with staff, patrons, donors, Library, Foundation and Friends Board members, as appropriate
Hours
36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
Salary Schedule
$36,173 – $47,020. Position in six steps based on performance and longevity
Benefits
NYS Retirement, 10 accruable vacation days, 12 accruable sick days to 165, 3 accruable personal days, 10 paid holidays, medical and dental plans (partially funded by employer), deferred compensation and short/long term disability optional
Environment
Progressive, friendly library serving a diverse, well-educated community
Instructions
Interested applicants should submit via email to BML Executive Director Jennifer Ries-Taggart ([email protected]) or USPS to Jennifer Ries-Taggart by Friday, July 31, 2026:
- Completed Brighton Memorial Library (online) application
- Brief letter of interest
- Resume
- Three professional references with contact information
Town of Brighton’s Commitment and Statement to Equitable Hiring
The Town of Brighton is committed to the centralization of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our dedication to cultivating a culture of belonging and inclusion is evident in all that we do. We recognize the importance of harnessing diversity and therefore acknowledge the talent, innovation, individual differences and lived realities as unique contributions from our staff. In our quest to advance DEI efforts, the Town of Brighton welcomes job applicants without regard to age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender expression or identity, race, religion, national citizenship or origin, family care status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, prior criminal offense, domestic violence victim status, genetic status, limited English proficiency or any other lawfully protected status.
Pay: $36,173.00 - $47,020.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
