Ballentine Associate

Richland Library; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Library Ballentine in Irmo, SC is seeking a customer-focused library associate to greet patrons, identify needs, assist with services and programs, and help maintain efficient operations.

The role supports opening/closing procedures, stock and shelving, and participates in adult and children's programming to enhance the library experience for the community.

Qualifications

• At least two years of post high school education from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year clerical or other relevant work experience; equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Excellent communication and technical skills, including a good understanding of technology.
• Ability to perform all job duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers with the library's services, materials, programs and initiatives.
• Greets customers and ascertains individualized needs and requirements for each customer.
• Assists with adult and children's programming.
• Contributes to maintaining the system for organizing and moving materials through the library.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Technology literacy

Education

High School or better

Job description

• Effectively demonstrates the characteristics of being energetic, outgoing, and strongly customer-service oriented, including the application of Richland Library’s customer service standards.
• Greets customers & successfully ascertains individualized needs and/or requirements for each customer.
• Engages, encourages, and assists diverse customers in all areas of the Library in a welcoming, professional, and respectful manner.
• Assists Manager and librarians with the overall management and leadership of the Library, including helping to keep the workflow properly moving and meeting customer experience expectations.
• Answers directional and informational questions about the Library, including its services, materials, programs, and initiatives.
• Assists customers with equipment, materials, procedures, and information.
• Acts to find and promote efficiencies, including working to help ensure correct location and condition of items and materials so that customers receive materials and services they desire.
• Contributes effectively to understanding and maintaining the system for organizing and moving materials through the system.
• Assists with adult and children's programming.
• Actively supports the needs of the library, including completion of opening and closing procedures; maintaining supplies, statistics and cash reconciliations; cleaning, checking, and trouble-shooting equipment; shelving materials and sustaining the library's collection.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• At least two years of post high school education from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year clerical or other relevant work experience; equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Excellent communication and technical skills, including a good understanding of technology.
• Ability to perform all job duties.

Location, Salary & Hours:

Where: Richland Library Ballentine, 1200 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063

Salary: $30,713 yearly plus excellent benefits .

Hours: 37.5 hours per week with alternating weekends:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; Wednesday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Every other Friday/Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Job Role & Level: A3; Pay Grade & Salary Band: 3; FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Richland Library may change location and schedule of any library job.

Why the Richland Library?

Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a great variety of literary and cultural programs and 12 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library offers a truly customized, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.

The Richland Library is an award-winning, forward-thinking public library system because of our exceptional, diverse staff, who are passionate about serving our community. Be a part of our team and help us to continue to fulfill our mission to help our customers learn, create and share.

We are guided by our shared Vision: "to enhance the quality of life for our entire community"; and by strategic objectives including advancing our community, having an engaged staff who make a significant positive difference, and enhancing the experience and outcomes of customers who interact with Richland Library.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we consider all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, sex (to include pregnancy, childbirth, and all related medical conditions), religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. The Library also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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