High School Jobs: Opportunities to Earn and Learn

For high school students eager to gain experience, earn money, and explore potential career paths, a variety of job opportunities are available. These jobs range from internships at leading companies to roles in customer service, recreation, and community service. By engaging in these experiences, students can develop valuable skills, build their resumes, and prepare for future success.

Internship Programs

Internships offer structured learning experiences combined with practical work, providing students with insights into specific industries and professions.

Arts and Culture:

Arts Corps: Art 4 Life Internship: This paid summer art internship allows high school students to integrate design elements through technology for storytelling. Participants gain 21st-century skills in creative problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.
Powerful Voices: Artivism: This teen arts internship is designed for BIPOC girls and gender-expansive youth to explore the intersection of arts and activism.

Maritime Industry:

Youth Maritime Program: A paid internship program providing free job training and education for high school juniors and seniors interested in the maritime field.

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Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS): Youth Maritime Career Launch Program: This 3-month paid internship connects youth and young adults (ages 16-24) to permanent employment opportunities in the Maritime Industry. Participants receive training in job readiness skills, basic safety certifications, and entry-level maritime skills.

Corporate and Professional Environments:

Miller Hull: Open Studio Internship: This full-time, paid internship is offered to a high school student who has completed their junior or senior year. The intern may tour construction sites, attend team meetings, and work in a professional environment. They will assemble a portfolio of their work and present it at the end of the internship.
Port of Seattle: High School Internships: These internships are designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in a corporate environment. Interns learn the Port’s Code of Conduct, communications technology, and business skills such as diversity and inclusion, process improvement, project management, networking, public speaking, communications, and leadership.
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Career Quest Internships: This SPS-specific internship program allows students to earn high school credit and get paid while exploring careers. Students can work with local companies like Amazon to learn on the job and in the classroom.

Community and Environmental Stewardship:

Tilth Alliance: Rainier Beach Youth Stewards: Youth ages 14-18 gain job experience through wetland restoration and farm education.

Camp and Recreation Jobs

For students who enjoy working with children and being active, camp and recreation jobs offer rewarding experiences.

Pacific Science Center: Camp Aide: This part-time role, available at five locations across Seattle, supports classroom educators and site leads to ensure smooth camp programming. The Camp Aide helps provide safe, interactive STEM camps for school-age children, enhancing their experience and expanding Pacific Science Center’s role in informal science education.
Pedalheads: Camp Counselor: Pedalheads seeks camp counselors for Spring Break and Summer to teach bike programs to kids ages 2-12. Counselors spend their days outside, inspiring the next generation of cyclists, from taking off training wheels to road riding adventures. Service Learning hours are available for students.
High Sierra Pools: Lifeguard: Offering summer employment opportunities and lifeguard certification for those fifteen years of age and older. Lifeguarding is a chance to be an integral part of a community, learn lifelong skills, and be a role model for the kids that swim there. Lifeguards and staff ensure the safety of hundreds of pools and thousands of patrons.
Continental Pools: Summer Lifeguard: DCR Summer Lifeguards are State Employees, receive $22/hour, accrued sick time, and the option to attend one of our Free Red Cross Lifeguard certification courses prior to hire. Applicants must be 16 years old prior to June 15 2025, or before date of hire whichever comes first. We are particularly seeking applicants who are either Dedicated Student Athletes, Compassionate Students looking to make a difference in the lives of others, Self-Motivated Students looking for a fun yet fulfilling outdoor summer job with good pay, OR Students seeking to build their resume for a future first responder/ medical career field or for college applications.
Goldfish Swim School: Swim Instructor and Lifeguard: Seeking team players who are enthusiastic, have a can-do perspective, and enjoy working with kids. Instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

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Retail and Customer Service Roles

Retail and customer service jobs provide opportunities to develop communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Lowe's: Customer Service Associate: Customer Service Associates welcome customers, help them find products, load merchandise, and ensure their needs are met.
Store Associate: Deliver friendly customer service, help customers shop, and ensure a fast and friendly checkout experience.
Sales Associate: The Sales Associate will support the Store Management Team in the setup, merchandising, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store. The Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining Guest Services as per Company Standards. The Sales Associate will support the Store Management Team by generating sales, sign waving, general housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, POS operations and loss prevention.
Cashier: Cashiers provide customers with an exceptional and rewarding shopping experience by accurately processing transactions.
Market Basket: Hiring in all departments: Grocery, Front-End, Dairy, Produce, Deli/Seafood, Meats, Market's Kitchen/Cafe, Bakery.
Whole Foods Market: Team Member: Team Members provide support performing duties related to customer service, stocking, and sanitation in assigned department(s).
Wegmans: Customers choose Wegmans for the helpful people in our stores, assistance building delicious meals, and the freshest ingredients possible.

Food Service Positions

Food service jobs offer experience in customer interaction, teamwork, and time management.

Dining Server: Dining Servers serve Residents and Guests in Dining Room according to established procedures for style and order of services.
Dishwasher: A typical schedule is up to 4-5 days/week, 8-10 hours/day. Weekends and holidays are not required for all dishwashers, but available to those that are interested.
Papa Gino’s: Team Member: This role offers an opportunity to learn and grow and gain life experience.
Chipotle: Crew Member: Chipotle provides exceptional training and a clear career path.
Food Runner and Busser: Food Runners ensure that food reaches its destination with lightning speed. Bussers clear and reset tables.
Chick-fil-A: Front of House Team Member: FOH Team Members welcome and greet guests, take and prepare customer orders, maintain cleanliness, and ensure each guest leaves with a smile.
Dunkin': Team Member: doughnut baker and decorator.

Other Opportunities

Assistant Preschool Teacher: Create a positive and engaging learning environment for children, helping them learn, play, grow, and thrive.
You Lucky Doggy: Dog Walker: This position is ideal for someone with a flexible schedule looking to make some extra money while spending time with dogs.
Wendy's: Crew Member: An award-winning franchisee of Wendy's has great opportunities for driven people who are looking for a fun, energetic atmosphere with room to grow.
Rocker Entertainment: DJ and Event Staff: Looking for entry-level DJs and DJ assistants, Photo Booth attendants, Party motivators. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking for a career in event management as they can get some real world experience. It is also a great option for students looking to start saving for college.
Army National Guard: Part-Time Service: Full college tuition. Serve country and community while advancing your career and education!

Tips for Finding and Applying for Jobs

Check with your high school: Many high schools have career centers or counselors who can provide information about local job opportunities and internships.
Network: Talk to family, friends, and neighbors about potential job openings.
Online job boards: Use online job boards to search for jobs in your area.
Visit local businesses: Many local businesses are willing to hire high school students.
Prepare a resume and cover letter: A well-written resume and cover letter can help you stand out from the competition.
Practice your interview skills: Be prepared to answer common interview questions.
Obtain a work permit: If you are under the age of 18, you may need a work permit prior to starting work.

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