List of Jobs for Teenagers

Jobs for teenagers provide more than just spending money. Beyond burger joints and babysitting, teenagers choose jobs that offer real life experience in careers that interest them. Teens learn communication skills, money management techniques, and even earn college credit. Labor laws vary from state to state, but teens generally must be 15 or 16 to work. Laws governing hours teens work help teens balance school and work.

  1. Retail

    • Teens work as cashiers, baggers, and clerks in retail stores.

      Many teens find work as cashiers, baggers, and clerks in retail shops. They learn how to handle money, run cash registers, and communicate with a variety of clients. Teens in these environments must think quickly and often spend hours on their feet.

    Office Work

    • Teens provide clerical support in offices. Job responsibilities may include answering phones, filing, and making copies. Teens with exceptional typing and writing skills may work as administrative assistants. These positions teach valuable skills for teenagers contemplating careers as office managers or secretaries.

    Recreational Programs

    • Teenagers with lifeguard certification can easily find lifeguarding jobs.

      Community recreation programs often hire teenagers to work in children's programs. Teens interested in human service or recreation fields will gain valuable experience working as teacher's assistants, lifeguards, and swim teachers. These jobs may be taxing, but most teens enjoy the fun, active environment.

    Jobs in Healthcare

    • Hospitals often hire teens for administrative and support positions.

      Teens interested in future medical careers should consider jobs at hospitals and nursing facilities. Many teens start in the food service, laundry, or custodial sectors of hospitals, but later find internships in emergency rooms, ultrasound, or phlebotomy departments.

    Landscaping Service

    • Lawn care jobs are easy to find in the summer.

      Hard-working teenagers find jobs with landscaping firms, nurseries, farms, and lawn mowing services. These jobs are good for teenagers who enjoy working with plants and being outdoors. Because they are physically demanding, these jobs often pay more than most jobs for teenagers and are usually seasonal. Some teenagers start their own lawn care services.

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