What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Services Library Assistant position at Georgetown County Library?
POSITION: Adult Services Assistant, Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
DEPARTMENT: Georgetown County Library
GRADE: Permanent Part-time, 29 Hours per Week
SALARY: $12 per hour with partial vacation, sick leave, and retirement
CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2025
DATE: April 15, 2025
FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY
At the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library, the Adult Services Assistant will provide informational and recreational public library services to a diverse customer base: He or she will function in a work environment serving not only highly-sophisticated, mature individuals with educated expectations but also individuals of all ages with more basic, pressing needs. Since the library is located in a resort area, there will additionally be many seasonal residents and vacationing visitors with varying anticipations.
Basic responsibilities will include reference assistance, readers’ advisory services, collection development, computer-area supervision, technology instruction, community outreach, production of high-interest/creative displays and marketing including creation of press releases and flyers, some quality adult programming, and other similar duties as required.
The Adult Services Assistant will report to the Adult Services Librarian. Work processes will involve the utilization of standard office equipment to do research, compile statistics, and create reports. In addition to a regular weekday schedule, the work will involve some weekend and evening hours on an ongoing basis.
SKILLS REQUIRED
This employee must absolutely shine in the area of excellent customer service for a very diverse clientele. Being consistently helpful, energetic, friendly, accommodating, and outgoing in regards to all customers is a deportment absolutely necessary for the job. This person needs likewise to be a flexible and knowledgeable thinker with strong communication skills. Background in technical writing with the ability also to use software to create flyers and other publicity is preferred. Physically, this individual should also be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing approximately up to twenty-five pounds.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The Adult Services Assistant should have a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent level of education and experience. A valid South Carolina Driver’s License is also required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
