Cowpens Teen Assistant

POSTING DATE: December 31, 2025

JOB TITLE: Cowpens Teen Assistant, Grade 19

LOCATION: Cowpens Library

DATE AVAILABLE: February 1, 2026

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

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Week A: Monday 11am-8pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-6pm; Friday OFF; Saturday 9:30am-4pm,

Week B: Monday 11am-8pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 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 with teens (ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12) Must pass pre-employment testing.

Essential Functions

• Performs circulation duties including check out, check in, and processing of new materials
• Plans, promotes and presents creative weekly programs for teens (ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12)
• Prepares deposits and program contracts, requests purchase orders, and tracks program statistics
• Schedules and actively engages the public during community outreach in the local area at schools or special events
• Responsible for maintaining an attractive teen area in the library
• Actively participates in Teen Services Committee meetings and online discussions
• Prepares engaging book reviews and social media posts
• Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
• Attends regular training related to teen services and other library work
• Works with the Director of Teen Services to evaluate, prioritize, and grow teen services
• Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility for building and staff in supervisor’s absence
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience teens (ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12)
• Comfortable and proficient using technology
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Desire to work with and advocate for a diverse teen population
• 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
• Stays informed of pop culture and STEAM activities to provide programs of interest to teens
• Experience working with teens and knowledge of teen literature preferred
• 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