by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
Most studies show that teens who work part-time or summer jobs gain valuable experiences that help build both educational and job-related skills. Working helps teens build self-esteem and independence, while also learning time-management, team-building, and communications skills.
Teens of all ages can work, and this article provides a quick overview of the types of jobs and employers for both younger and older teens.
Remember to review the more detailed advice, tools, and resources available in our Job and Career Resources for Teenagers section of Quintessential Careers.
Jobs For Younger Teens
- Baby sitting service
- Car-detailing service
- Catering service
- Cleaning service
- Educational tutoring service
- Errand, messenger service
- Freelancing service
- Online Web business
- Painting service
- PC tutor
- Pet sitting service
- Yard maintenance service
Typical Teen Employers
- Summer Camps
- Fast Food Restaurants
- Grocery Stores
- Retail Outlets
- Municipal Park & Recreation Services
- Local Government Summer Programs
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Hotels, Resorts
- Clubs
- Movie Theatres
- Lawn/yard maintenance Services
- Tourist Attractions
- Retail Stores
- Small Businesses
- Corporate Offices
Typical Teen Jobs
- Administrative Assistant
- Amusement Park Attendant
- Baby-sitter/Nanny
- Bellhop
- Busboy/Busgirl
- Camp Counselor or Counselor-in-Training
- Carpenters Helper
- Cashier
- Computer Programmer
- Construction Helper
- Copy Machine Operator
- Counter Attendant
- Data-entry Person
- Daycare Assistant
- Delivery person
- Dispatcher
- Dog Walker
- Electrician Helper
- Factory Assembler
- Farm Worker
- Gas Station Attendant
- Grocery Bagger
- Grocery Stocker
- Groundskeeper
- Home Companion/Caretaker
- Host/Hostess
- Hotel Desk Clerk Assistant
- Janitor
- Kennel Attendant
- Kitchen Helper
- Lawn/Landscape Worker
- Library Assistant
- Lifeguard
- Maid
- Mail Clerk
- Maintenance Helper
- Masonry Helper
- Messenger/Courier
- Movie Theatre Attendant, Usher
- Packer/Mover
- Painters Helper
- Parking Lot Attendant
- Photographer's Helper
- Plant/Nursery Assistant
- Plumbers Helper
- Receptionist
- Retail Clerk
- Swimming Instructor
- Vehicle washer/detailer
- Veterinarian Assistant
- Waiter/Waitress
- Warehouse person
- Word Processor
Where to Find Teen Jobs
- Talk with your family, family friends, and neighbors
- Review postings at your high school
- Check local newspaper/pennysaver help wanted want ads
- Pound the pavement around town or the mall and look for help wanted signs in store windows
- Search these Summer and Seasonal Jobs for Teens
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