16 Year Old Jobs

At the age of 16 you can legally work in the United States, still it's hard for most minors to find a job. Why is this? Because even though you are allowed to work, you must still obtain a work permit from your school, and there are limits on how many hours you can work during a single day, or week.

Because of this, many employers choose not to hire minors in their establishments because working with their schedules sometimes proves to be too difficult. Still there are options.

We've provided you with a list of possible job opportunities. Remember, even thought you're a minor, still apply at any establishment you would like to work at. What's the worst they can do? Turn you down. But if you get the job, you're set.

Some Places to Apply
Restaurants - You can work as a host, cashier, dishwasher or bus boy/girl
Cafes/Delis/Bakeries
Ice Cream Shops/Candy Stores
Fast Food Restaurants
Grocery Stores
Retail Stores
Hotels/Bed and Breakfasts
Movie Theaters
Amusement Parks
Sports Complexes/Facilities
Municipal Parks (City/County)
Gas Stations
Officies - You may be able to get a job working at the front desk of an office
If you're CPR certified try getting a job at a local pool or gym
Local Paper - You can deliver newspaper on a paper route

If You Can't Seem to Find a Job
If you can't seem to find a job, don't worry, you have a number of other options

Ask neighbors if you can mow their lawn or garden for a weekly fee.
If you live somewhere that snows, shovel driveways.
Walk dogs in the neighborhood.
Become a babysitter or a nanny for family, friends or neighbors.
Go to the local church or nursery and see if they need any help with their children's programs.
If you live in an apartment complex that is privately owned, ask the manager if they need help cleaning or doing basic mainentance for a small fee.
Wash cars on the weekends.
If there are elderly people in your neighborhood, ask if you can do anything for them, like pick up groceries once or twice a week for a small fee.
If you live near a farm, see if you can help out with daily tasks.

Remember, be persistent, professional and creative when it comes to looking for a job.