Business and Careers Professional

• Helping customers with their career/workforce and small business needs, and skills development via the Library’s resources: including resume preparation, interview practice, and online job application.
• Providing support services for the Career Online High School (COHS) program.
• Performs professional-level Library duties including answering reference and technology questions, responding to customer requests, completing complex processes correctly, and interpreting Library policies and procedures to customer and other staff members.
• Assisting with the training of professional and non-professional library staff.
• Participating in the creation of programming materials and program facilitation for computer skills, library research, careers and small business to serve diverse community needs
• Providing readers’ advisory services and bibliographic instruction.
• Serving on departmental and library-wide committees.

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline; supplemented by some previous directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
Career Development Facilitator Certification (CDF) or other related certifications.

Where: Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Salary: $41,925 yearly plus excellent benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week including one evening per week and one weekend per month.

Job Role & Level: P1; Pay Grade & Salary Band: 5; FLSA Status: Exempt

** Richland Library may change location and schedule of any library job.

Deadline: Open Until Filled. However, we reserve the right to close this posting without notice. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

No phone calls and/or in person inquiries regarding status of applications. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone.

Why the Richland Library?

Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a great variety of literary and cultural programs and 12 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library offers a truly customized, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.

The Richland Library is an award-winning, forward-thinking public library system because of our exceptional, diverse staff, who are passionate about serving our community. Be a part of our team and help us to continue to fulfill our mission to help our customers learn, create and share.

We are guided by our shared Vision: “to enhance the quality of life for our entire community”; and by strategic objectives including advancing our community, having an engaged staff who make a significant positive difference, and enhancing the experience and outcomes of customers who interact with Richland Library.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we consider all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, sex (to include pregnancy, childbirth, and all related medical conditions), religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. The Library also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.