Tacoma Public Library uses the City of Tacoma's Human Resources Department for recruitment and processing applications for open positions. Their main office is located at:
City of Tacoma
Human Resources Department
747 Market St., Room 1336
Tacoma, WA 98402
Library employment opportunities are listed at the City of Tacoma's website on the Employment Information page, opens a new window. You may also call the City of Tacoma's Recorded Job Line at (253) 591-5795 for information about current job opportunities at the Library and at the City.
Job postings listed on the City of Tacoma’s website require the completion of an online application. Click on the job title you are interested in then click on the "Apply" link. There are instructions for establishing an account so that you can build an application by clicking on the "Build Job Application" link. Your application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening.
Employment information, current employment listings, and employment applications are available at any library location by accessing the Job Opportunities page, opens a new window of the City of Tacoma’s website.
If you wish to receive email notification when a library job announcement is posted for applications, you will need to complete a job interest card, opens a new window, which is available on the Employment Information page of the City of Tacoma’s website.