Library Careers
Check out employment opportunities at The Seattle Public Library and discover the benefits of working at one of our community’s leading institutions, where people of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs come together to share and explore their interests. Learn about our current job openings and recruitment processes, and find out how to apply.
Application Process
Candidates are invited to submit an online application with a cover letter and a resume in NEOGOV for a job opportunity listed below. (If no jobs are listed, there are no openings at this time.) To learn about additional employment opportunities, please go to the City of Seattle's Job Opportunities site.
Jobs for Librarians
Our reference librarians are generalists with a wide range of knowledge, but they may have special expertise in one or more subjects as well. Technical librarians work behind the scenes, where they select, catalog and care for books and other materials. Many of our staff members are fluent in languages other than English, which helps us serve our diverse community.
Invitation to Compete #17-25: African American Collection Curator, Adult Services Librarian
Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary range: $43.36 - $52.57 per hour
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours will include weekdays, weekends and evenings. The anticipated schedule as described below is subject to change based on the Library’s current operational need and is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees and will remain open until filled. Please review the full job posting and submit your application, cover letter and resume in NEOGOV by 5:00p.m. on April 9, 2025 for first consideration.
All Other Jobs
Many essential jobs within the Library do not require a library degree, and those positions range from administrative professionals and support staff, information technology professionals, drivers who transport books and other materials, to workers who maintain our buildings and grounds, and security officers who keep patrons and staff free from harm.
Invitation to Compete #26-25: Library Associate IV
Quick Information Services
Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)
Schedule:
Week 1: Wednesday 9:30am-6pm, Thursday 11:30am-8pm, Friday OFF, Saturday 9:30am-6pm, Sunday 9:30am-6pm, Monday OFF, Tuesday: 9:30am-6pm
Week 2: Wednesday 11:30am-8pm, Thursday 9:30am-6pm, Friday 9:30am-6pm, Saturday–Sunday OFF, Monday 9:30am-6pm, Tuesday 9:30am-6pm
Salary Range: $37.61 - $45.60 per hour
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours will include weekdays, evenings and weekends. This is a fully in-person role. The schedule listed represents the Library’s current operational need and are subject to change. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library's employees. Please submit your online application, cover letter, resume and responses to the supplemental questions in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on May 28, 2025.
Invitation to Compete #25-25: Library Associate II
5 positions are available:
Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time position (60 hours per pay period)
Schedule:
Week 1: Wed 11:30am – 8:00pm, Thurs 11:30am – 8:00pm, Fri OFF, Sat OFF, Sun OFF,
Mon 9:30am – 6:00pm, Tues 9:30am – 1:30pm
Week 2: Wed 9:30am – 6:00pm, Thurs OFF, Fri OFF, Sat 9:30am – 6:00pm,
Sun 9:30am – 6:00pm, Mon OFF, Tue 9:30am – 6:00pm
Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107
Temporary, FLSA non-exempt, part-time position (56 hours per pay period)
This temporary assignment is expected to end on or before October 21, 2025.
Schedule:
Week 1: Wed OFF, Thurs OFF, Fri 9:30am – 6:00pm, Sat 9:30am – 6:00pm, Sun 9:30am – 6:00pm, Mon OFF, Tues 9:30am – 6:00pm
Week 2: Wed OFF, Thurs 11:30am – 8:00pm, Fri 9:30am – 6:00pm, Sat OFF, Sun OFF, Mon OFF, Tue 9:30am – 6:00pm
Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time position (68 hours per pay period)
Schedule:
Week 1: Wed 11:30am – 8:00pm, Thurs 9:30am – 6:00pm, Fri 9:30am – 6:00pm, Sat OFF, Sun OFF, Mon 9:30am – 6:00pm, Tues 9:30am – 6:00pm
Week 2: Wed 11:30am – 8:00pm, Thurs 9:30am – 1:30pm, Fri OFF, Sat 9:30am - 6:00pm, Sun 9:30am – 6:00pm, Mon OFF, Tues OFF
University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E. , Seattle, WA 98105
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time position (56 hours per pay period)
Please note: This position is temporarily re-assigned to the Northgate Branch (10548 Fifth Ave. N.E. , Seattle, WA 98125) and other neighborhood branches while the University Branch is closed for major renovations until late 2026.
Schedule:
Week 1: Wed Northeast Branch 9:30am – 6:00pm, Thurs Northeast Branch 11:30am – 8:00pm, Fri OFF, Sat OFF, Sun OFF, Mon OFF, Tues 9:30am – 6:00pm
Week 2: Wed OFF, Thurs OFF, Fri 9:30am – 6:00pm, Sat 9:30am – 6:00pm, Sun 9:30am – 6:00pm, Mon OFF, Tues 9:30am – 6:00pm
Wallingford Branch, 1501 N. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98103
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time (60 hours per pay period)
Schedule:
Week 1: Wed Broadview Branch 10:00am – 2:00pm, Thurs 9:30am – 6:00pm, Fri OFF, Sat 9:30am – 6:00pm, Sun 9:30am – 6:00pm, Mon OFF, Tues OFF
Week 2: Wed 9:30am – 6:00pm, Thurs 9:30am-6:00pm, Fri OFF, Sat OFF, Sun OFF, Mon Greenwood Branch 9:30am – 6:00pm, Tues 11:30am – 8:00pm
Salary Range: $28.37 - $34.48 per hour
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. The schedules are subject to change based on the Library’s current operational need and is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees. Please read the How to Apply section of this bulletin for more information. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2025.
Please note: This recruitment may be used for up to 90 days following the closing date of this posting to fill regular and temporary Library Associate II vacancies.
Invitation to Compete #23-25: Building Maintenance Support Lead
Central Library, Maintenance Services, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full time, 80 hours per pay period (40 hours per week)
Salary Range: $41.85 - $50.92 per hour
Hours will include weekdays, weekends and evenings, and will be subject to change based on the Library's current operational need.This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
This position is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees and will remain open until filled. Please read the How to Apply section of this bulletin for more information. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials in NEOGOV by May 12, 2025 for first consideration.
Student Assistant Program
The Student Assistant Program enables students who are enrolled in high school, undergraduate degree, vocational or G.E.D. programs to gain work experience in a public library. This employment program for teens and young adults promotes teamwork, service to the community, and provides valuable support for the Library.
Student Assistants work in the Central Library and in Library branches throughout Seattle. Their job duties vary by location and include sorting, shelving and retrieving books and other materials; processing materials for use; sorting and routing materials using the Dewey Decimal System and other alphanumeric filing schemes. In Library branches, Student Assistants may also be asked to check materials in and out, help staff provide service to Library patrons, and provide support duties.
Employee Benefits
We offer a benefits package that covers employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and dependents. Employee benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, generous vacation and sick leave policies and much more.