Congregational Library

Library Hours Update

The Library is open Monday-Friday 9:00AM--5:00PM and evenings by appointment.

Tours of the library are available by appointment only during the months of November, December and January. The Tuesday tours are suspended.

Passing this along

WHAT'S GREEN AND READ ALL OVER?

The Great American Book Drive.

 

Ever wondered what to do with all those books collecting dust on your shelves, piling up in your closet, or hiding under your bed? On Saturday, November 8th, put them to work for the Prison Book Program and City Mission Society by participating in the launch of The Great American Book Drive. Choose to support reuse, help open doors for prisoners, and promote social justice by donating your gently used books.

Saturday, November 8th
10 am - 3 pm
Brighton-Allston Congregational Church
404 Washington Street
Brighton, MA (directions)

Better World Books will sell them to people all over the world who will cherish them...and the Prison Book Program and the City Mission Society will benefit with every sale.  It's about literacy, not landfill.

 

For complete information visit www.prisonbookprogram.org/bookdrive.

 

 

Help the Prison Book Program and City Mission Society by forwarding this email near and far...

New Staff Member

Welcome to Susan Thomas, our new administrative assistant. Today's her first day and I think we can promise her that she will not be idle. Her work behind the scenes is critical to keep us running smoothly, so we are grateful to have her part of our small group.

Part-Time Position Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant works under the direction and in collaboration with the Executive Director and Librarian of the American Congregational Association with responsibilities for general office and library administration.

Responsibilities:

Performs all secretarial and administrative functions (filing, correspondence, event, meeting and travel arrangements, etc.) to assist Executive Director

Manages fundraising database and e-newsletter

Prepares bank deposits of donations

Charts registrations for all classes and library events

Maintains all mailing lists

Writes thank you letters for donations

Creates and circulates quarterly meeting minutes and reports for Board of Directors

Carries out related duties as required (bulk mailings)

Processes and tracks requests for travel grants

Provides Archivist with necessary records for ACA archive

Maintains general library record keeping and correspondence

Assists Executive Director and/ or Librarian with special projects as assigned

Provides general office assistance to Associate Librarian and Archivist as needed

Requirements:

Two or four year degree or equivalent work experience

One-three years experience working in a church, religious organization, or nonprofit setting

Excellent technical skills required, including: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access), bookkeeping, and online donation/fundraising systems

Background and/or education in Congregationalism desirable

Advanced organizational and analytical skills, and attention to detail

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as team member

Please apply by October 17, 2008. To apply please mail or email cover letter and resume to:

Claudette Newhall, Associate Librarian, Congregational Library, 14 Beacon St., 2nd Fl., Boston, MA 02108

cnewhall@14beacon.org