Adult Services Assistant

POSTING DATE: April 23, 2026

JOB TITLE: Adult Services Assistant, Grade 19

LOCATION: Middle Tyger Library

DATE AVAILABLE: June 1, 2026

SALARY: $2,541 per month (Includes a generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Week A & B: Sun. OFF, Mon. 8:30-5pm, Tues. & Wed. 8:30-6pm, Thurs. 11-8pm, Friday 8:30-5pm, Sat. Off

Week C: Sun. OFF, Mon. 8:30-5pm, Tues. & Wed. 8:30-6pm, Thurs. 11-8pm, Friday OFF, Saturday 8:30-5pm

Week D: Sunday 12-5pm, Monday OFF, Tues. & Wed. 8:30-6pm, Thurs. 11-8pm, Friday 8:30-5pm, Sat. Off

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes, maybe asked to work other times as needed).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must pass pre-employment testing.

Essential Functions

• Provides superior customer service at all points of service, assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computer and digital device help, maker services, and assistance using library equipment
• Performs circulation duties including check out, check in, and processing of new materials
• Plans, promotes and presents creative programs for adults, including special events and summer reading activities
• Prepares deposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders and tracks program statistics
• Actively engages the public during community outreach at special events
• Responsible for maintaining attractive and functional spaces for adults throughout the building
• Participates in regular Adult Services Committee meetings and online discussions
• Attends regular training related to adult services and other library work
• Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence
• Remains aware of safety and securityat all times
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Comfortable and proficient using technology, including digital devices
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, take direction and work independently or in a team environment
• Experience working with library programming with strong knowledge of reading materials for adults
• Knowledge of popular books, movies & television, pop culture and current events
• SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach