What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charleston County Public Library is hiring: Children's Services Library Associat position at Charleston County Public Library?
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Miss Jane's Building (Edisto Library Temporary Location) :
The Library Associate, under the general direction of the Branch / Department Manager, assists with programs including story time and summer reading for children ages birth through grade 5. Creates displays, plans and implements children's activities including STEAM programs, crafts, and puppet shows. As a Library Associate, you must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, as a great part of this job will involve interacting with the local community.
Responsibilities :
All duties listed below are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodations will be made. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as requested by the Branch / Department Manager subject to reasonable accommodations.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities :
- Assist with planning and implementing children’s activities including STEAM programs that increase library awareness.
- Create children’s displays, crafts, and puppet shows.
- Assist children and caregivers in the use of library resources.
- Responsible for shelving books and other library materials.
- Maintain a neat and orderly appearance in the Children’s department by organizing materials, straightening furniture, and cleaning toys.
- Represent the library at external programming and outreach events.
- Comfortably seek out customers to help in all areas of the library (desk, roving, e-mail, phone, or additional methods of communication).
- Create children’s booklists and book displays.
- Perform routine desk duties under professional supervision, helping patrons locate and check out materials.
- Demonstrate good listening and communication skills, present a positive attitude, enjoy working cooperatively as a team member, and prioritize customer service.
- Be flexible to assume additional responsibilities and scheduling requirements as needed to meet the coverage needs of the public service desks in other departments.
- Provide library services for children ages birth through grade 5.
- Demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of children’s materials, both print and electronic.
- Assist with Community Hub Services such as the rental assistance program, vaccine clinics, voting process, as well as other programs and services that are provided by CCPL.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Qualifications and Requirements :
Benefits and Compensation :
Charleston County Public Library offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 401k, and a Pension Plan.
Salary : $37,897.60 - $42,702.40 annually, commensurate with education and experience.
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Salary : $37,898 - $42,702
