Summer Library Assistant Intern - Lobeco

Beaufort County Library; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Beaufort County Library is seeking an intern to assist in planning and facilitating the Summer Reading program at Lobeco Branch Library. Responsibilities include supporting Summer programs, helping patrons with library technology, and promoting library services at outreach events. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school or higher education. The role requires a commitment to the library's mission of community service and literacy support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with Summer programs and related activities.
• Assist patrons in use of public computers and library technology.
• Help promote Beaufort County Library services at outreach events.

Job description

The goal of this internship is to support the staff at Lobeco Branch Library in planning and running the Summer Reading program 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.

• Assist with Summer programs and related activities as needed, including setup, materials preparation, crowd control, and cleanup.
• 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.
• Help promote Beaufort County Library services and resources at outreach events and activities.
• 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.