Infodepot
Children’s Assistant 40 hours, Inman Library See details
Infodepot, Boiling Springs, South Carolina, United States
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume.
Please be prepared to present a short story-time if chosen for an interview.
*Internal candidates must apply online. Submit a cover letter and updated resume by
July 16, 2025 POSTING DATE:
July 2, 2025 JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 19 LOCATION:
Inman Library DATE AVAILABLE:
September 1, 2025 SALARY:
$2,541 per month (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS:
40 hours per week Week A: Monday 8:45am – 6:00pm; Tuesday 11:00am-8:00pm; Wednesday8:45am-6:00pm; Thursday 8:45am-6:00pm; Friday OFF; Saturday,9:00am-5:00pm Week B: Monday 8:45am – 5:45pm; Tuesday 11:00am-8:00pm; Wednesday 8:45am-5:45pm;Thursday 8:45am-5:30pm; Friday 8:45 – 6:00pm; Saturday OFF Every fourth Sunday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm (off the Monday following theSunday worked) (
Note: Must be flexible to accommodateschedule changes may be asked to work other times)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children.
Must complete pre-employment testing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans,promotes and presents creative programs that meet the needs of children, birththrough age 12, including story times, homeschool programs, and other specialevents and summer reading activities Incorporatesthe Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments forchildren ages 0-5 Preparesdeposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders and tracks programstatistics Activelyengages the public during community outreach programs in the local areaschools, day cares or special events Responsiblefor maintaining an attractive children’s area in the library Performscirculation duties including check out, check in, and processing of newmaterials Participatesin regular Children’s Services Committee meetings, online discussions, and bookreviews Providessuperior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with informationrequests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and otherlibrary equipment Attendsregular training related to children’s services and other library work Supportssupervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff insupervisor’s absence
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degreeor equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Comfortable andproficient using technology Excellentinterpersonal and customer service skills Strong writtenand oral communication skills Creative,flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention todetail Ability to takedirection and work independently or in a team environment Experienceworking with children from birth through age 12 with knowledge of children’sliterature Valid driver’slicense with the ability to drive to other libraries or communityoutreach
The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a partof the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do nothesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.
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July 16, 2025 POSTING DATE:
July 2, 2025 JOB TITLE: Children’s Assistant, Grade 19 LOCATION:
Inman Library DATE AVAILABLE:
September 1, 2025 SALARY:
$2,541 per month (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS:
40 hours per week Week A: Monday 8:45am – 6:00pm; Tuesday 11:00am-8:00pm; Wednesday8:45am-6:00pm; Thursday 8:45am-6:00pm; Friday OFF; Saturday,9:00am-5:00pm Week B: Monday 8:45am – 5:45pm; Tuesday 11:00am-8:00pm; Wednesday 8:45am-5:45pm;Thursday 8:45am-5:30pm; Friday 8:45 – 6:00pm; Saturday OFF Every fourth Sunday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm (off the Monday following theSunday worked) (
Note: Must be flexible to accommodateschedule changes may be asked to work other times)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with children.
Must complete pre-employment testing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans,promotes and presents creative programs that meet the needs of children, birththrough age 12, including story times, homeschool programs, and other specialevents and summer reading activities Incorporatesthe Every Child Ready to Read concepts into programs and environments forchildren ages 0-5 Preparesdeposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders and tracks programstatistics Activelyengages the public during community outreach programs in the local areaschools, day cares or special events Responsiblefor maintaining an attractive children’s area in the library Performscirculation duties including check out, check in, and processing of newmaterials Participatesin regular Children’s Services Committee meetings, online discussions, and bookreviews Providessuperior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with informationrequests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and otherlibrary equipment Attendsregular training related to children’s services and other library work Supportssupervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff insupervisor’s absence
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degreeor equivalent combination of education and experience with children. Comfortable andproficient using technology Excellentinterpersonal and customer service skills Strong writtenand oral communication skills Creative,flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention todetail Ability to takedirection and work independently or in a team environment Experienceworking with children from birth through age 12 with knowledge of children’sliterature Valid driver’slicense with the ability to drive to other libraries or communityoutreach
The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a partof the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do nothesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.
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