What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Services Assistant -- Waccamaw Neck Branch Library position at Georgetown County Library?
POSITION OPENING
POSITION: Children’s Services Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Georgetown County Library (Waccamaw Neck Branch)
GRADE: P/T 29 Hours per Week (Permanent PT)
SALARY: $12/Hour (Some PT Vacation & Sick Leave Hrs)
CLOSING DATE: August 30, 2024
DATE: August 19, 2024
FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY
Under the direct supervision of the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Children’s Librarian with guidance from the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Manager and the Head of Children’s Services (at the Georgetown Library), this worker functions as a part-time children’s services assistant at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library. Responsibilities include assisting the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Children’s Librarian in conducting story hours, developing special events and activities for children, coordinating the summer reading program, visiting schools to do presentations, creating displays for children, doing advertising and promoting activities related to children’s services, shelving and straightening the children’s collection, and performing other similar duties as required. In addition to some ongoing daily time slots, the work schedule will involve considerable weekend and evening hours on a regular basis. Other aspects involve operating an automated circulation system, assisting patrons with book requests, maintaining daily statistics, and related duties.
SKILLS REQUIRED
The position requires creativity, good communication skills and a positive public-service demeanor. The ability to work well with children and parents is a key necessity. One must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. The employee should also be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing approximately up to twenty-five pounds.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or equivalent with some experience in early childhood development is essential. 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:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12