What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Services Library Assistant Job at Charleston County Public Library in position at Charleston County Public Library?
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Children Services Library Assistant - Part Time – 20 hours per week
Branch Location : Main
Reports To : Department Manager
General Summary :
The Library Assistant, 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 Assistant, 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 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.
- Must be comfortable proactively seeking 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, help patrons locate and check out materials.
- Candidates should be good listeners and communicators, present a positive attitude, enjoy working cooperatively as a team member, and place top priority on customer service.
- Must 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.
- Must 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 Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 401k, and a Pension Plan.
16.26 per hour
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