Job Opportunities

The Finkelstein Memorial Library, located at 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, NY is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Administration Department. This position will perform a variety of office duties in a confidential environment. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director.

Job Description:

Typical Work Activities

• Assists with a variety of administrative functions (e.g., data entry, document preparation, supply coordination, researching and compiling information to resolve problems, etc.);
• Assists with the processing of payroll data and maintains related records;
• Maintains budget records and assists and provides input with the budget process and preparation;
• Operates standard office machines and utilizes various computer programs and applications for thecompletion of work assignments;
• Makes and receives telephone calls, takes messages and provides callers with general information;
• Uses a computerized accounting system to receive against purchase orders and pay invoices;
• Assists with special projects, including event planning, elections and the annual budget vote;
• Prepares packets for Board meetings;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher and one (1) year of experience that involved administrative duties including planning, resource allocation, policy formulation, program evaluation, budgeting and coordinating activities among work units or between agencies, etc.
• Notes: 1. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Public or Education Administration or comparable degree may be deemed fully qualifying. 2. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus additional years of the required experience may be substituted for the college degree on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements and Information:

• Finance and office work experience preferred;
• Experience with MS Office Suite preferred;
• Knowledge of Civil Service system and payroll systems helpful

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

• $22 Hourly (as of 3/13/26)
• 17 Hour work week
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday time
• New York State Pension eligibility, 403B plan, medical spending plan

How to Apply:

Position open until filled.