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POSTING DATE: December 31, 2025
JOB TITLE: Cowpens Teen Assistant, Grade 19
LOCATION: Cowpens Library
DATE AVAILABLE: February 1, 2026
SALARY: $2,541 per month (Includes generous benefit package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Week A: Monday 11am-8pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-6pm; Friday OFF; Saturday 9:30am-4pm,

Week B: Monday 11am-8pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday OFF

(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 teens (ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12) Must pass pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Performs circulation duties including check out, check in, and processing of new materials
  • Plans, promotes and presents creative weekly programs for teens (ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12)
  • Prepares deposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders, and tracks program statistics
  • Schedules and actively engages the public during community outreach in the local area at schools or special events
  • Responsible for maintaining an attractive teen area in the library
  • Actively participates in Teen Services Committee meetings and online discussions
  • Prepares engaging book reviews and social media posts
  • Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
  • Attends regular training related to teen services and other library work
  • Works with the Director of Teen Services to evaluate, prioritize, and grow teen services
  • Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility for building and staff in supervisor’s absence


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience teens (ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12)
  • Comfortable and proficient using technology
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Desire to work with and advocate for a diverse teen population
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, take direction and work independently or in a team environment
  • Stays informed of pop culture and STEAM activities to provide programs of interest to teens
  • Experience working with teens and knowledge of teen literature preferred
  • 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


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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