With the school year wrapping up soon, now is a great time for your teen to start looking for a summer job. There are many summer jobs for teens available on Staten Island that will give your child real-work experience, help them gain important career skills and, of course, earn some extra money! Browse our list of job ideas for teens, many of which include links to available positions on Staten Island, to help your child land a cool position this summer!
Summer Jobs for Teens
Summer Camp Counselor
Whether your teen loves nature, has a passion for teaching others, or loves to learn new things, camp counseling is a job that has it all. Counselors get to spend time in the great outdoors as they work on developing a foundation for their future careers that includes communication, organization and leadership skills. Plus, camp counselors have a chance to be a great role model for younger kids! View available positions.
Teen Reading Ambassador
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has a Teen Reading Ambassador Page Program where teens serve as academic tutors and have other fun library duties. Check out this available position at the NYPL’s St. George Library.
Barista
Baristas do more than just brew coffee and prepare hot beverages. They work in customer service, take inventory and build relationships with customers and coworkers—all valuable skills that will come in handy when your teen goes back to school and eventually begins working full time. Baristas follow intricate recipes and prepare dessert plates for customers, making it an ideal job for kids interested in culinary arts. View available positions.
Tutor
Does your child excel in school? If so, encourage your teen to help others succeed, too! Tutors work one-on-one with students who are struggling with a particular subject or just want to understand it better. Tutoring is one of those great summer jobs for teens that offer flexible hours. Another perk of tutoring is that it can often be done remotely. View available positions.
Retail Worker
Working in retail is a classic summer job for teens. And there’s good reason for that! Working in retail not only provides a great opportunity to earn money, but make friendships that can last a lifetime. The camaraderie of working in retail is very fun. Plus, many store managers offer flexible scheduling if teens continue to work there when school starts up again. View available positions.
Lifeguard
Lifeguarding is a very rewarding job. Lifeguards monitor pools, beaches and other aquatic areas for safety. They must be certified in first aid and CPR, which are offered by the American Red Cross and similar organizations. Lifeguarding is a great job for teens interested in careers including medicine, law enforcement, fire fighting and many others. View available positions.
Food Service Worker
This is another one of those classic summer jobs for teens. Whether your teen works in a fast food place, fine dining, a cafe or other dining establishments, the skills they’ll learn will be invaluable. These include organizational skills, money-handling skills, even patience and good communication skills. View available positions.
Office Helper
Some offices are able to hire teenagers for part-time administrative help. This type of work can include filing, reception, and other administrative duties. Many different kinds of offices often hire high-school students, ranging from medicine to law and others. This gives candidates a wide range of options when choosing where they want to work: View available positions.
Dog Walker
So many kids love animals! Why not foster your child’s love of animals by encouraging them to walk dogs this summer? Dog walkers are responsible for basic care of someone’s pet. They provide the pooch with food, water and—fun! Dog walkers walk the dog, play with them and can even bring them to the park. There can sometimes be other care duties involved, and overall, it’s a pretty cool job! Word of mouth is a great way to get started in this field. You can also check out available positions at websites such as care.com and Petsitter.com.
Pet Sitter
This is another great summer job opportunity for teens who love animals. With families going away on vacation, they’ll be in need of someone to watch the family pet. Pet sitters take care of animals by feeding them, giving them water and doing basic cleanup while their humans are away. Like dog walking, word of mouth is a great way to get started in this field, but you can also check out available positions at websites such as care.com and Petsitter.com.
Host/Hostess
Restaurant hosts and hostesses greet diners, manage reservations and seating wait times, and have other duties. View available positions.
Babysitter
Babysitting is another one of those classic summer jobs for teens. The best way to get a babysitting gig is through recommendations and leads from family and friends, but there are also websites such as care.com that match families in need of care with available babysitters or nannies. Pro Tip: Consider having your teen get references to show their skills and trustworthiness. Being trained in first aid and CPR helps land babysitting jobs, too.
Positions at AHRC NYC
AHRC New York City Foundation is an organization that supports programs for children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employment and education opportunities for youth ages 16-24 are available right now. Learn more on the website or call 718-830-5025.
Environmental Science Programs
Registration is now open for City Parks Foundation’s summer 2022 environmental science programs for students. While this is not a job where students get paid, the skills they learn are invaluable. Running July-August, CityParks Learn includes interactive, outdoor programs for New York City youth in city parks, gardens and shorelines in local neighborhoods in all five boroughs. It’s a great opportunity for kids considering careers in environmental science. Through the program, educators also have the chance to hone their outdoor teaching skills for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. Individual programs are free and group programs are low cost to schools and community based organizations. For more information, visit cityparksfoundation.org/learn.
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