What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cowpens Branch Assistant position at Spartanburg County Public Libraries?
POSTING DATE: June 22, 2026
JOB TITLE: Cowpens Branch Assistant, Grade 19
LOCATION: Cowpens Library
DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2026
SALARY: $2,541 per month (Includes generous benefit package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and some supervisory experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
JOB TITLE: Cowpens Branch Assistant, Grade 19
LOCATION: Cowpens Library
DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2026
SALARY: $2,541 per month (Includes generous benefit package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
Week A: Monday 11:00AM-8:00PM, Tuesday-Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM, Saturday-Sunday OFF
Week B: Monday 11:00AM-8:00PM, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00AM-6:00PM, Friday OFF, Saturday 9:30AM-4:00PM, Sunday OFF (Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes, may be asked to work other times as needed).
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and some supervisory experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, patron account services, computers, digital services and other library equipment.
- Assists with promoting library card sign ups and community outreach
- Assists with all circulation duties, library card registration, patron account services and collection maintenance
- Works with a variety of software and library automation programs
- Contributes to branch meetings and workflow by making suggestions and sharing ideas
- Regularly checks the branch email, Intranet and library website for new information
- Remains aware of security and safety concerns taking appropriate action as needed
- Performs basic readers’ advisory and information assistance, material retrieval and places hold requests
- Responsible for weekly in-transit and missing reports,
- Assists with preparing courier bins for delivery and in processing.
- Assists with maintaining the tidiness of the shelves and display areas.
- Assists with training new employees and assisting with additional branch coverage for programming
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures for the Branch including register and deposit tasks
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and some supervisory experience
- Knowledge of popular books, pop culture and current events
- Strong technology skills and ability to work with a variety of devices, software and audio-visual equipment
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, with the ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
- General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a public library with the ability to alphabetize and arrange items numerically
- Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to take initiative and ability to direct the tasks of coworkers
- 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
The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a part of the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.
151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306-3241, (864)596-3507, www.spartanburglibraries.org
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Salary : $2,541