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.
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 #01-26: Custodian
Facilities and Capital Improvement Programs
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)
Salary Range: $27.64 - $33.44 per hour
Hours will include weekdays, evenings and weekends. This position is scheduled for Friday - Tuesday, 2:00am – 10:30am or 3:00am – 11:30am. A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Schedules are subject to change based on the Library’s current operational needs. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
These positions are open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees. Candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to submit their online application in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2026.
Please note: This recruitment may be used for up to 90 days following the closing date of this posting to fill regular and temporary Custodian vacancies.
Invitation to Compete #64-25: Janitor
Custodial Services, Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)
Custodial Services, Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)
Salary Range: $26.45 - $32.08 per hour
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours may include weekdays, weekends and evenings. Janitors are scheduled for one of three shifts: (1) 3am – 11:30am; (2) 6am – 2:30pm; (3) 12pm – 8:30 pm. Schedules are subject to change based on the Library’s current operational needs. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
These positions are 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 who meet the qualifications are invited to submit their online application in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026.
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.