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

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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 #44-24: Adult Services Librarian

Business, Science and Technology and World Languages 
Central Library, 1000 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time (80 hours per two-week period)

Hourly pay rate: $41.69 – $50.55 (2024 pay rate)

Hours will include weekdays, evenings and weekends. Anticipated regular schedule includes working every other weekend and two (2) to three (3) nights every two weeks. This is a fully in-person role. 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 NEOGOV application, cover letter and resume to be considered. This recruitment will be open until filled. 

All Other Jobs

Women talking about a book

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 #09-25: Library Associate IV (Multiple Positions)

4 positions are available:

Children and Teen ServicesCentral Library, 1000 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time (48 hours per two-week period)

Schedule: Week 1: Friday: 9:30am-6pm, Monday: 9:30am-6pm, Tuesday: 11:30am-8pm

Week 2: Saturday-Sunday: 9:30am-6pm, Tuesday: 11:30am-8pm.

 

World Languages/Children and Teen Services , Central Library, 1000 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time (56 hours per two-week period)

Schedule: Week 1: Wednesday: 11:30am-8pm, Friday – Sunday: 9:30am – 6pm

Week 2: Wednesday: 11:30am-8pm, Friday: 9:30am-6pm, Monday: 9:30am-6pm

 

Reference and Reader ServicesCentral Library, 1000 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time (64 hours per two-week period)

Schedule: Week 1: Wednesday-Thursday: 11:30am-8pm, Monday-Tuesday: 9:30am-6pm

Week 2: Thursday: 11:30am-8pm, Friday – Sunday: 9:30am-6pm

 

Quick Information Services, Central Library, 1000 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

Regular, FLSA non-exempt, part-time (56 hours per two-week period)

Schedule: Week 1: Wednesday-Thursday: 9:30am-6pm, Tuesday: 11:30am-8pm

Week 2: Thursday: Wednesday-Thursday: 9:30am-6pm, Saturday–Sunday: 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. These are fully in-person roles. The schedules listed represent 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 read the How to Apply section of this bulletin for more information. This recruitment is open until the position is filled. Online applications that have been submitted in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on February 7, 2025 will receive first consideration.

Invitation to Compete #04-25: Building Maintenance Worker

The Seattle Public Library is recruiting for 2 positions:

Central Library, Maintenance Services, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle

Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full time, 80 hours per pay period (40 hours per week) 

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: $33.52 - $40.67 per hour


Hours will include weekdays, weekends and evenings. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME. A pay period is two weeks in length.
 
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, cover letter and resume in NEOGOV. This recruitment will be open until filled. Application materials received by January 19, 2025 will receive first consideration.

Student Assistant Program

Student Assistant

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

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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.