Spartanburg County Public Libraries

POSTING DATE: February 20, 2026
JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Children’s Services, Grade 24
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: April 1, 2026
SALARY: $46,082 per year (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Rotating weekly evening shift 11:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m. every other week; Rotating weekend every other month.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school with extensive knowledge of Children’s Services in a public library. Must pass pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Overseesdaily functions of the Children’s Department at Headquarters including scheduling staff, coordinating programs,outreach initiatives,special events, and summer reading.

Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates Children’s Department staff at Headquarters;establishesperformance expectations and ensures alignment withsystemwidestandards.

Establishes andmaintainsdepartmental service standards to ensure superior customer service for patrons of all ages, includingassistancewithreader’sadvisory, research, technology, and digital resources.

Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and services for children (birth–12) and their caregivers to ensure responsiveness to community needs and alignment with best practices.

Leadsdepartment meetingsand planning processesandparticipatesin the Children’s Services committee meetings and other committees as needed.

Stays informed of trends in children’s services through professional literature, conferences, training, and community engagement to support innovative and relevant programming.

Maintains department statistics, prepares monthly and other required reports, and monitors program outcomes.

RepresentsSpartanburg County Public Librariesat conferences and events related to children.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Master’s Degree in Library Sciencefrom an accredited ALA library schoolwithextensiveknowledge of Children’s Services in a public library
Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, procedures, materials and practices withpublic library experience and supervisory experience
Leadership and project management experience
Comprehensiveknowledge of children’s literature
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with technology
Ability toestablishdeadlines,monitorprogress, and work well with a team
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
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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