Library Assistant - Part-time 28hrs

March 5, 2026

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Polk County Government, county-seat Columbus, North Carolina is presently accepting applications for a 28 hour per week, part-time regular Library Assistant for it’s Saluda Library in Polk County, North Carolina. Polk County Government offers a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus for all full-time and part-time regular new hires. Ready to Apply? CHECK OUT THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY – UNDER JOB OPENINGS – www.polknc.org And / Or, UNDER JOB OPENINGS – Resumes welcome in addition to application. General Statement of Duties Library Assistants perform general paraprofessional work of a varied nature at the library. Library Assistants provide customer service and have significant public contact. Duties may include user, technical, and clerical services such as information and reference service, reader’s advisory, presentation of programs, circulation services, assistance with computers and electronic devices, and administrative support. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of a librarian or library associate. Performance is evaluated for customer service effectiveness, time management and accuracy of work activities, as well as demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Polk County and Polk County Public Libraries policies and procedures. Minimum Requirements and Education v High school diploma or GED. v One to three years of experience working in a customer service position with considerable public contact; library or bookstore experience preferred. v Must have the means to travel to any PCPL location on short notice; working in any Polk County Public Library location may be necessary depending on assignments and needs of the Library. v Successful pre-employment drug screen. v Successful criminal background check. Physical Demands The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines. Special Requirements None. Polk County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polk County recognizes that its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender expression. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity by the use of a consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing positions and vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the local job service office, or other agencies providing job information to the public. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $15.25 per hour Expected hours: 28 per week Benefits: • Employee assistance program • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan Work Location: In person Apply tot his job

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