Cowpens Branch Assistant

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume.
* Internal candidates must apply online. Submit a cover letter and updated resume by July 6, 2026
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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

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 service sand 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
• Workswith 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 asneeded
• Performs basic readers’ advisory and information assistance, material retrieval andplaces 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

Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence.

KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

• Bachelor’sdegree 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 andaudio-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 todetail
• General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a public library withthe ability to alphabetize and arrange items numerically
• Abilityto take direction and work independently or in a team environment
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to take initiative and ability to direct thetasks of coworkers
• SCPLuses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees maybe required to use their personal device for MFA
• Driver’s license valid in the Stateof South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach