Children’s Assistant
Spartanburg County Public Libraries · Headquarters, KY · 1 mo ago
Administrative$1k/moInternship
Essential Functions
- Maintains 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
- Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed
Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children
- Comfortable and proficient using technology
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, with the ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
- Able to take direction and work independently or in a team environment
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to take initiative
- Experience working with children from birth through age 12 with strong knowledge of children’s literature
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and experience with children or equivalent combination of education and experience with children
Salary and Benefits
SALARY: $1,440 per month. (Includes some benefits.)
Hours
HOURS: 25 hours per week Monday thru Thursday 5:00-8:15 PM Saturday or Sunday (4 hours) Flexible weekend hours
Additional Information
Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times
SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach