Library Careers
Discover our current job openings
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.
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.
We have no jobs for Librarians open at this time.
Please check back here for future opportunities.
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.
Library Associate II IC #60-19
We are seeking candidates to fill a vacant Library Associate II position in our South Park Library. This position is temporary, part-time, and non-exempt from FLSA. The pay range starts at $21.16 an hour. For more information about this position and instructions on how to apply, view the job bulletin. To be considered, applications and materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Outreach Program Manager IC #52-19
We are seeking candidates to fill a vacant Outreach Program Manager (Public Services Program Manager) position in the Community Engagement Services department located at the Central Library. This position is full-time, benefited, and exempt from FLSA. The pay range is from $36.60 to $44.51 per hour. For more information about the position and instructions on how to apply, view the job bulletin. To be considered, applications and materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Safety Manager IC #55-19
We are seeking candidates to fill a vacant Safety Manager position in the Administrative Services department located at the Central Library. This position is full-time, benefited, and exempt from FLSA. The pay range is from $87,904.80 to $102.353.76 annually. For more information about the position and instructions on how to apply, view the job bulletin. To be considered, applications and materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Library Associate I IC #58-19
We are seeking candidates to fill two vacant Library Associate I positions, one in our Southwest Library and one in our South Park Library. These positions are temporary, part-time, and non-exempt from FLSA. The pay range starts at $20.11 an hour. For more information about these positions and instructions on how to apply, view the job bulletin. To be considered, applications and materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Student Assistant Program
This recruitment is currently not open to new applications. The next application period is anticipated to be in Spring of 2020. The Student Assistant Program provides students enrolled in high school or undergraduate degree programs with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and new job skills as Student Assistants. This employment program promotes teamwork, engaging diverse populations and many services, promoting social justice and provides valuable community support.
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.
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