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POSTING DATE: July 16, 2024
JOB TITLE: Landrum Children’s Assistant , Grade 19
LOCATION: Landrum Library
DATE AVAILABLE: September 1, 2024
SALARY: $2,541 monthly (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Week 1: Monday 8:45am-6:00pm; Tuesday 8:45am-8:00pm; Wednesday OFF; Thursday 8:45am-6:00pm; Friday 8:45am-5:45pm; Saturday 8:45am-2:00pm

Week 2& 3: Monday 8:45am-5:45pm; Tuesday 8:45pm-8:00pm; Wednesday 8:45am-6:00pm; Thursday 8:45am-6:00pm; Friday 8:45am-2:00pm; Saturday OFF

(8hr days have a 1hr lunch break)

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



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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Plans, promotes and presentscreative and innovativeprogramsthat meet the needs of children,birth through age twelve,including story times,homeschool programs, and other special eventsand summer reading activities
  • Incorporatesthe EveryChild Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments for children ages 0-5
  • Prepares deposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders and tracks and submits program statistics
  • Actively engages the public duringcommunity outreachprogramsin the local area schools, day cares or special events
  • Responsible formaintaining an attractivechildren’s area in the libraryincluding collections,displays, signage andbulletin boards
  • Performs circulation duties including check out, check in, and processing of new materials
  • Participates in regular children’sservices committee meetings, online discussions,and book reviews
  • Provides superior customer service when assistingpatrons of all ageswith information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices,and other library equipment
  • Attends regular training related to children’s services andotherlibrary work
  • Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence
  • Remains aware of safety and securityat all times


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children.
  • Comfortable and proficient using technology
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skillsthat display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity,a sense of humor, and the ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups
  • Exceptionalwritten and oral communication skills
  • Creative, flexible and organizedwith good time management skillsand attention to detail
  • Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment
  • Experience working with children from birth through age 12 with strong knowledge of children’s literature
  • Some supervisory experienceand ability to provide guidance and direction to patrons and staff
  • Valid driver’s licensewith 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.


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