Outreach Assistant - Homebound Service

POSTING DATE: June 11, 2026

JOB TITLE: Outreach Assistant - Homebound Service, Grade 19

LOCATION: Headquarters Library

DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2026

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

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Flexibility is required for occasional nights and weekends to accommodate outreach and community events.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions

• Selects books and other library materials for homebound patrons
• Handles all circulation (checking out and in materials, placing holds, etc,) for homebound patrons
• Delivers materials to patrons in a library vehicle or by mail
• Provides patron assistance in person, over the phone, and via email
• Maintains electronic records, information, and statistics regarding homebound services
• Participates in the Outreach Department’s community events
• Substitutes at branches, departments, and on the Bookmobile as needed
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Enjoys reading and suggesting titles to others
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude and the ability to interact with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• Strong technology skills and the ability to work with a variety of devices and software
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Highly flexible with the ability to adapt to change
• Organized with good time management and communication skills
• Ability to take direction and to work independently or in a team environment
• 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