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 #58-25: Library Safety Officer
Safety and Security Services, Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle
Regular, FLSA exempt, benefitted, full-time position (80 hours per two-week pay period)
Salary Range: $35.83 - $43.45 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. Schedules are subject to change based on the Library’s current operational needs. 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 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 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2025 for first consideration.
Invitation to Compete #56-25: Automated Materials Handling System Operator
Maintenance and Operations Center (MOC), Automated Materials Handling
5910 Corson Ave. S. Seattle, WA
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, benefitted, part-time position (64 hours per pay period)
Schedule: Wed 9:00am – 5:30pm, Thurs OFF, Fri OFF, Sat 8:00am – 4:30pm, Sun OFF, Monday 9:00am – 5:30pm, Tuesday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Salary Range: $26.77 – 32.53 per hour
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours will include weekdays and weekends. Schedules are subject to change based on the Library’s current operational needs. 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 5:00 pm on December 2, 2025 for first consideration.
Invitation to Compete #55-25: Library Associate II
Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E. , Seattle, WA 98115
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time position (64 hours per pay period)
Schedule:
Week 1: WED 11:30am – 8pm, Thurs OFF, Fri OFF, Sat 9:30am – 6pm, Sun 9:30am – 6pm, Mon 9:30am – 6pm, Tues 9:30am – 6pm
Week 2: Wed OFF, Thurs 9:30am – 6pm, Fri 9:30am – 6pm, Sat OFF, Sun OFF, Mon OFF, Tues 9:30am – 6pm
Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time position (60 hours per pay period)
Schedule:
Week 1: WED @ Douglass-Truth Branch 10am – 2pm, Thurs OFF, Fri 9:30am – 6pm, Sat OFF, Sun OFF, Mon 9:30am – 6pm, Tues 11:30am – 8pm
Week 2: Wed OFF, Thurs OFF, Fri 9:30am – 6pm, Sat 9:30am – 6pm, Sun 9:30am – 6pm, Mon OFF, Tues 11:30am – 8pm
* Please note that one shift will be at the Douglass-Truth Branch (2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122)
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 listed 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 November 29, 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 #53-25: 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
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours will include weekdays, weekends and evenings. Schedules are subject to change based on the Library’s current operational needs. 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 5:00 pm on November 15, 2025 for first consideration.
Invitation to Compete #52-25: Lead Safety Officer
Safety and Security Services
Regular, FLSA exempt, benefitted, full-time position (80 hours per two-week pay period)
Salary range: $41.35 - $50.33 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. Schedules are subject to change based on the Library’s current operational needs. 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 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 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2025 for first consideration.
Invitation to Compete #49-25: Intermittent Library Associate IV (Multiple Positions)
Central Library and Various Branch Libraries, City of Seattle
Intermittent, FLSA non-exempt, part-time, on-call
These positions may be deployed to any SPL location.
These positions will be assigned a maximum of 1040 hours per 12 month period.
This is a non-exempt, on-call employment opportunity. With the exception of sick leave, this classification is not eligible for benefits. In lieu of benefits, premium pay starting at 5% is applied in addition to the pay rate for this appointment based on hours worked.
Hourly Rate: $37.61
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 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. This recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials in NEOGOV by 5:00p.m. on Monday October 27, 2025 for first consideration.
Please note: This recruitment may be used for up to 90 days following the closing date of this posting to fill intermittent Library Associate IV vacancies.
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.