NOW HIRING: TEEN INTERN

JOB TITLE: Teen Department Intern

LOCATION: Headquarters Library, Teen Department

DATE OF INTERNSHIP: September 1 - December 31, 2026

COMPENSATION: $500 stipend upon successful completion of internship

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Saturday, August 1, 2026

HOURS: 6-10 hours per week

The intern must complete at least 110 hours of work to qualify for the stipend. The schedule varies, but will mostly be weekdays between 4-7pm and an occasional Saturday.

The Teen Department of the Spartanburg County Public Libraries offers an internship program designed to give Spartanburg County teens ages 14-18 an opportunity to work in a public library setting and gain hands-on experience and valuable skills. There are three internship cycles a year: January-April, May-August, and September-December. Up to 5 teens will be contacted for interviews and 1 intern will be hired.

YOU WILL MOSTLY:

Help set up, run, and clean up after teen events (which generally occur at 4:30pm on weekdays)
Plan and lead a teen program as the culmination of internship
Generally assist Teen Department staff and the public in the Teen Hub
Shelve and maintain neatness of the teen collections
Provide input on department initiatives and library services
Create social media content and make book displays

IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF YOU:

Are energetic and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever is required
Are organized, punctual, and able to adhere to a schedule
Are welcoming and friendly to all teens (especially new ones!)
Possess strong communication skills
Are willing to take direction, learn quickly, and work independently in both quiet and high-energy environments
Exhibit creativity, a good work ethic, and flexibility
Enjoy reading teen literature and have a Spartanburg County Public Library card
Have the ability to push heavy carts

WHY IT’S GREAT TO BE OUR INTERN:

Gain work experience and community service
A digital portfolio of initiatives and accomplishments assembled throughout the internship
$500 stipend upon successful completion of internship

This position is not an employee of the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. Interns must be Spartanburg County residents or attend a Spartanburg County school.

The Teen Department is committed to welcoming and serving all teens in our community. We accept, value, and respect difference and encourage all interested teens to apply.