Summer Library Assistant Intern - Beaufort/Port Royal

Beaufort County Library; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Library is seeking an intern to support the staff at the Beaufort and Port Royal locations for the Summer Reading programs. The intern will help with activities, outreach events, and daily operations of the library. Responsibilities include preparing materials for programs and assisting patrons with library technology. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and currently in high school or higher education. This internship provides valuable experience in a library setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Ability to assist patrons with technology.
• Capable of preparing materials for programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with summer reading programs and related activities.
• Promote Beaufort County Library services at outreach events.
• Help patrons with public computers and Wi-Fi.

Education

Currently attending high school or higher education

Job description

The goal of this internship is to support the staff at the Beaufort and Port Royal locations in assisting with the Summer Reading programs and related activities and events. The selected intern will also have the opportunity to participate in outreach events and help with the daily operations of the Library as needed.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Prepare materials for children’s summer reading programs
• Participate in outreach events to help promote Beaufort County Library services and resources
• Assist patrons in use of public computers, Wi-Fi, and other library technology
• Assist circulation staff with tasks such as checking in materials, preparing items for transit, and pulling requested items
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Must be 16 years or older and currently attending high school or higher education.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.