Clerical Assistants - Temporary

Updated effective July 1, 2025 - pay rate

Bellingham Technical College maintains a pool of applicants available to perform part-time on-call temporary hourly assignments during the fiscal year.

These are on-call, temporary assignments available on an as needed basis throughout the year, in areas such as Admissions, Bookstore, Business Services, Career Center, Continuing Education, Financial Aid, Fiscal/Accounting, Library, and Registration. Hours may be up to 40 per week, depending on the position. However hours are not guaranteed and assignments are based on the needs of the individual departments.

Work is generally scheduled during the hours between Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However some assignments may be available on weekends or evenings. Temporary workers will be called on an as needed basis to work during College hours.

BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Person(s) may perform a variety of clerical assignments such as data entry and verification, student registration, cashiering, fiscal, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and interaction with students, faculty and the general public. May also perform general clerical duties such as filing, typing, answering phones, and routine correspondence and mailings. Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.

Departments vary in requirements, but general clerical experience that includes working with software such as Word, Excel, and working in a Windows environment are desired, etc.; cashiering experience; experience working with the public and/or students is helpful; and excellent customer service skills.

Compensation:

Effective July 1, 2025, the hourly rate is generally in the range of $20.43 to $23.23 per hour. Additional benefits include some paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I-1433. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program. Potential flexible schedule; No additional benefits.

Condition of Employment:

Positions that require handling cash or working with children under the age of 18 will be subject to a pre-employment background check and employment is contingent on passing a criminal history background check satisfactory to the college.

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at Applications are reviewed as received and as needed throughout the year. Open until filled. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at or contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Required Online Application Materials:

* Completed Online BTC Employment Application;

* Supplemental Questions