Pierce County Library

About Us

Employment

Pierce County Library System is seeking employees who love working with people; will provide proactive, welcoming 21st century library service; embrace change and continual service improvement, are solution-oriented, excellent communicators and like to have fun.

To better serve our diverse communities, fluency in a foreign language is a desired skill.

View current openings here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination because of sex, marital status, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran's status or disability. Find Out More >>

Employment Process

For each position advertised, a job announcement is provided. It is important that you review the job announcement carefully to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications before completing the application packet.

For information on how to submit an application packet.

For answers to frequently asked questions about our employment process.

Employee Benefits

Pierce County Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds significantly to Library employees' total compensation.

All employees are eligible to take advantage of services provided through:
- Employee Assistance Program.

In addition employees who work:

19 hours or less receive:

- Paid sick leave

20 hrs or more receive:

     - Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
     - Employee medical and dental coverage at low or no cost (depending on plan
         chosen); spouse/domestic partner and dependent coverage also available at the
         employee's expense.
     - Pre-tax medical and dental premiums and Flexible Spending Accounts.
     - Employer-paid employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
        Insurance. (Additional life insurance for the employee and family is also available.)
     - Washington State Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS).
     - Voluntary Tax Sheltered Annuity Program and Deferred Compensation Program.
     - Internal training and Tuition Assistance Program.

Employees working part-time may also choose to work additional hours as a substitute for the Library System.

Pierce County Library System supports staff attendance at conferences and continuing education opportunities.

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