Spartanburg County Public Libraries

POSTING DATE: August 24, 2026
JOB TITLE: Teen Services Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: October 1, 2026
SALARY: $2,305 per month (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Weeks 1 & 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:45-5:45; Wednesday: 11:15-8:15

Week 3: Monday, Tuesday: 8:45-6; Wednesday: 11:15-8:15; Thursday: 8:45-5:45; Friday: OFF; Saturday: 9:15-5:15

Week 4: Sunday: 12-5:15; Monday: OFF; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:45-5:45; Wednesday: 11:15-8:15

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes and may be asked to work other times)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with teens (ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The mission of Teen Services is to connect teens to people, opportunities, and resources that empower them. Staff work to accomplish this through outreach, programming, social media, and Teen Hub interactions
Assists the public in the Teen Hub while supervising and enforcing rules in a busy age-restricted space
Proactively seeks out teens to connect them to resources and opportunities that reflect their interests
Develops, promotes, presents, and evaluates innovative programs that meet the needs of a diverse population
Helps to create a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic space in the Teen Hub
Assists with both scheduled and impromptu tours of the Teen Hub for schools and community groups
Processes new teen books, creates themed book displays, and helps to maintain collections
Actively participates in department and committee meetings and in online discussions
Matches readers with books and materials according to their interests and preferences
Composes and contributes relevant content for the SCPLteens social media presence
Attends regular training related to libraries and Teen Services
Remains aware of safety and security at all times

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with teens (ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12).
Enthusiastic and team-orientated with a passion for working with and advocating for a diverse teen population
Knowledge and appreciation of teen collections
Comfortable and proficient with technology, familiar with online and video gaming, and knowledgeable about social media
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, and a sense of humor with the ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups
Good written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and social media proficiency

Creative, flexible, and organized with a good work ethic, time management skills, and attention to detail
Ability to take direction, work independently orona team, and complete assignments thoroughly and on time
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach