Clerical Assistant (part-time) - FCPL

Salary: $18.00 Hourly Location : Frederick County Public Libraries - Frederick, MD Job Type: Part-Time Library-Teachers' Pension Job Number: FY26-00393 Department: Public Libraries Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/9/2026 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt JOB INFORMATION Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL)! We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary individual to become part of our team. Located in Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system of nine libraries and two bookmobiles. Our mission is to facilitate the public's freedom to explore, to invent, and to transform. FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth. Non-exempt; part-time; 18 hours per week; varied hours during regular FCPL operating schedule; participation in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System This position provides clerical support to the FCPL Community Engagement department. In addition, this position will provide logistical support for large system-wide events and outreach opportunities; and perform various clerical office tasks. A significant amount of public contact is involved. Supervision is received from Community Engagement Manager. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with coordination of logistical matters related to system-wide events (e.g., Frederick Reads, Frederick Speaker Series, Spelling Bee) and/or outreach opportunities, including assistance with scheduling of Community Engagement vehicles and outreach equipment Work as part of a team at system-wide events and outreach opportunities by promoting library resources, services, and materials Receive telephone calls and email communications related to events coordination and general inquiries; determine the nature of each inquiry or visit; assist when possible; refer to other department staff, library departments or agencies as appropriate Respond to routine correspondence inquiries as directed Work with vendors to purchase and distribute outreach materials Perform general office support and other related duties as assigned To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. High school graduation or the equivalent Minimum 6 months of clerical experience (any combination of work, internship or volunteer) working directly with the public, e.g., customer service, client support or public relations work Basic Microsoft Office 365 skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification are designated as Non-Essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills Ability to coordinate and carry out logistical tasks related to large/special events Ability to effectively access and utilize word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet, publishing software, virtual meeting, and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is acquired Strong organization skills with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work on more than one event at a time Ability to keep accurate records Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain appropriate confidentiality Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County agencies, vendors and the general public PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: Additional clerical experience, customer service, client support or public relations work Experience using a scheduling software Current Frederick County Public Library Employee PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS: While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and walk; rarely lift up to 20 pounds, push up to 40 pounds, and pull up to 40 pounds. While working in this position, the employee is required to consistently work indoors and occasionally work outdoors. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS Ability to provide own transportation for meetings, workshops, etc. Available for varied workdays and hours within the FCPL operating schedule and as needed, to accommodate scheduled meetings and other commitments KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include): An evaluation of training and experience One or more interviews Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below. Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. 01 Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further. I have read and acknowledge the above instructions. 02 Have you earned a high school diploma or the equivalency? Yes No 03 How much clerical experience (any combination of work, internship or volunteer) working directly with the public, e.g., customer service, client support or public relations work do you have? Less than 6 months 6-12 months of experience 12-18 months of experience 18 or more months of experience 04 Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further. 05 Which describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft 365? Beginner Intermediate Advanced 06 Do you have experience using a scheduling software? Yes No 07 Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit. 08 Are you a current Frederick County Public Library Employee Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04