What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charleston County Public Library is hiring: Teen Services Library Specialist in position at Charleston County Public Library?
Branch Location : Bees Ferry West Ashley (BFWA)
Reports To : Department Manager
General Summary :
The Library Specialist, under the general direction of the Branch / Department Manager, assists young adult staff in providing library programs, tours, and special events for middle and high school students. Must demonstrate appreciation and understanding of teens and tweens. Creates displays, plans and implements young adult activities including STEAM programs. As a Library Specialist, 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. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. 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 middle and high school student activities including STEAM programs that increase library awareness.
- Assist teens and adults in the use of library resources.
- Responsible for shelving books and other library materials.
- Maintain a neat and orderly appearance in the Young Adult department by organizing materials and straightening furniture.
- 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 booklists and book displays for young adults.
- 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 to middle and high school students.
- Demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of young adult 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 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.
42,423.00 - $47,798.40 annually commensurate with education and experience.
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Salary : $42,423 - $47,798