Teens ages 16 and older are invited to learn about and apply to the Student Assistant Program at The Seattle Public Library.
The Student Assistant Program gives young people valuable work experience at the Library. Applicants must be enrolled in a school program, but may not yet have completed bachelor’s degrees. Students accepted into the program may participate for up to three years, or until they no longer qualify as students.
To apply, a student must complete an employment application, a cover letter, proof of school enrollment and a reference from an educator or employer (form included in the application). The application will be available online on Friday, April 1.
Eligible students have until 5 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016 to apply. More details on how to apply will be posted to Library Job Listings on Friday, April 1, 2016.
The Library will offer several workshops for students to learn more about how to apply to be a Student Assistant. Dates and times are as follows.
Student Assistant Workshop – This workshop will include a general overview of the Student Assistant Program. Students will learn interviewing tips and have time to begin filling out the online application.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 21 at the Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704.
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 at the Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980.
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at the Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 25 at the Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704.
Post Application
Following the application deadline, screening the application materials can take between four and six weeks. Throughout the application and screening process, students are welcome to log in to their online applicant profile and view their status in the recruitment. Applicants are asked to check their status online before contacting Human Resources.
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or Ask A Librarian.
