Spartanburg County Public Libraries

POSTING DATE: December 6, 2024
JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: February 1, 2025
SALARY: $2,305 per month. (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Week A & B: Monday and Tuesday 8:45-5:45 pm, Wednesday 11:15-8:15 pm, Thursday and Fridays 8:45am-5:45pm

Week C: Monday and Tuesday 8:45-6:15 pm, Wednesday 11:15-8:15 pm, Thursday 8:45am-6:15 pm, Saturday 9:45am-5:15pm, Sunday 12:00 pm-5:15pm

Week D: Tuesday 8:45-5:45 pm, Wednesday 11:15-8:15 pm, Thursday 8:45am-5:45 pm, Friday 9:15-6:15pm

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Must complete pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, promotes and presents creative and innovative programs that meet the needs of families and children, birth through age twelve, including story times, homeschool programs, and other special events and summer reading activities
• Incorporates The Palmetto Basics and Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5
• Tracks and submits program statistics
• Actively engages the public during community outreach programs in the local area schools, childcare centers, or other public spaces or special events
• Responsible for maintaining an attractive children’s area in the library including collections, displays, signage and bulletin boards
• Participates in department meetings, assigned committee meetings, online discussions, and book reviews
• Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information and reader’s advisory requests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
• Completes regular training related to children’s services and other library work
• Remains aware of safety and security at all times

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with technology
• Ability to establish deadlines, monitor progress, and work well with a team
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach

The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a part of the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.

151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306-3241, (864)596-3507, www.spartanburglibraries.org
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