Full-Time Library Assistant—Programs & Resources

Carteret-County-Government; Beaufort (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical insurance

Dental and life insurance

Retirement and 401(k) plans

Paid sick, vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Carteret County Government seeks a Library Assistant at the Beaufort Library Branch to deliver quality patron service and support library operations. You will assist patrons, locate resources, plan programs, merchandise materials, and handle phone and email inquiries while shelving and maintaining materials.

The role requires a proactive, courteous approach, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with less than one year of customer service experience in a library or bookstore setting.
• Ability to assist patrons and locate resources.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in locating resources and materials and respond to inquiries.
• Plan and support library programs and activities.
• Merchandise and stage library materials for high-impact results.
• Answer phone and email inquiries and refer to staff as needed.
• Provide basic reference instruction and tech support at the library.
• Shelve and organize materials and maintain library shelves.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Email

Internet

Word processors

Spreadsheets

Desktop publishing

Operating systems

Mobile applications

Data entry

Job description

Carteret County Government seeks a Library Assistant at the Beaufort Library Branch to deliver quality patron service and support library operations. You will assist patrons, locate resources, plan programs, merchandise materials, and handle phone and email inquiries while shelving and maintaining materials.

The role requires a proactive, courteous approach, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.