Youth Library Assistant (Evenings & Weekends)

Infodepot; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Infodepot's Headquarters Library is seeking a Children’s Assistant, Grade 17 to support youth services in the library’s children’s area. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience with children, and offers 25 hours per week with evening and weekend shifts.

You will engage with families, organize displays, assist patrons with information and reader’s advisory requests, and participate in staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience with children.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using technology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organized with good time management.
• Able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an attractive children’s area in the library including collections, displays, signage and bulletin boards.
• Participate in department meetings, assigned committee meetings, online discussions, and book reviews.
• Provide superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information, reader’s advisory requests, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment.
• Complete regular training related to children’s services and other library work.
• Remain aware of safety and security at all times.
• Substitutes for other programs, departments, and branches as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Infodepot's Headquarters Library is seeking a Children’s Assistant, Grade 17 to support youth services in the library’s children’s area. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience with children, and offers 25 hours per week with evening and weekend shifts.

You will engage with families, organize displays, assist patrons with information and reader’s advisory requests, and participate in staff meetings.