Jobs For Teens in Illinois

For teenagers in Illinois, there are plenty of options available to keep busy. With plenty of sporting events, museums, shopping and the beach at Lake Michigan, Illinois offers something for teenagers with a variety of interests. And there are over 50 state parks in Illinois with miles of trails for teenagers to roam. The unemployment rate is 6.4% in Illinois, which while higher than in some states, should not keep teenagers who are motivated to work from finding employment.

If you're under 16 years of age, there are specific labor laws in Illinois that don't allow you to work for traditional employers.  Of course, if you're 14 or 15 years old you can get a work permit in Illinois, but otherwise there isn't too much information on this page that will help you.  With that being said, if you're under 16 years of age and don't have a work permit, please select the appropriate age below to find jobs that suit your age group.

If you're under 16 years old, your job options are different. Please select your age below:
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Summer Day Camp Counselor

Location: Springfield Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: As a Camp Counselor , you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your … Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not …

Host / Hostess (PT/FT)

Location: Chicago Company Name: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Chicago
Job Description: … Hostess must be able to carry natural conversation with Guests without sounding scripted or … Must be able to clearly communicate Guests’ needs to W/Ws, Bussers, Managers, etc. * Must be able …

Before/After Care Camp Counselor

Location: Niles Company Name: Niles Park District
Job Description: IceLand Ice Arena is seeking a friendly and compassionate individual to join our team of skating and hockey camp counselors to provide daily care before and after camp care. This is a part-time …

Camp Counselor – Performing Arts

Location: 60089 Company Name: Buffalo Grove Park District
Job Description: Performing Arts Camp Counselor 2024 The Performing Arts Camp Counselor is a seasonal position that … For our Theatre Camps (Broadway Bound and Star Makers) the counselor will be responsible for …

SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR – (PERFORMING ARTS- SEASONAL)

Location: Addison Company Name: Addison Park District
Job Description: Performing Arts Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal) Department : Recreation Reports to : Youth … dance, theater, singing, swimming, group games, crafts, and field trips. The counselors will be …

Host/Hostess

Location: Chicago Company Name: N & J Entertainment Ltd
Job Description: Previous experience as a host/hostess, server, or busser is preferred * Friendly and outgoing personality * Excellent communication skills * Ability to meet the physical demands of the position …

Host/Hostess

Location: River Grove Company Name: Ana Restaurant Group Llc
Job Description: Previous experience as a host/hostess, server, or busser is preferred * Friendly and outgoing personality * Excellent communication skills * Ability to meet the physical demands of the position …

Busser – Seasonal

Location: Chicago Company Name: Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago
Job Description: Position Overview The busser is expected to warmly welcome guests upon their arrival, assist … ess in seating guest; to ensure place, delivery and serve all food and beverage orders within time …

Swim Instructor Lifeguard

Location: Arlington Heights Company Name: Goldfish Swim School – Arlington Heights
Job Description: Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or child care provider is preferred. Swimming experience preferred. Certificates and Licenses : Lifeguard, CPR …

Chicago – Busser

Location: Chicago Company Name: Happy Camper
Job Description: … dishwasher * Restock plates and glassware at the Server stations throughout the shift * Clean … Restock ice bins frequently throughout the shift * Assist the restocking and replenishment of …

Busser

Location: Chicago Company Name: Kizuki Ramen
Job Description: Communicate with servers and the host to expedite efficient seating and table utilization … Fill beverage or ice dispensers. * Other duties as assigned Requirements * Ability to be vigilant …

Program Leader (Trip & Transportation)- Day Camp

Location: Naperville Company Name: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Job Description: In this role you will supervise and guide campers and counselors through progressive learning … Provide quality outdoor programs that may include arts and crafts, nature study, theater …

Summer Camp Teachers

Location: Chicago Company Name: Kids Science Labs
Job Description: Creative artists, theatre majors, music educators, and child psychology majors who love helping … Come build some lifelong friendships with our teachers, camp counselors, and team leads

Busser

Location: Chicago Company Name: Margaritaville Restaurants
Job Description: Gathers and clears all tableware soiled through use and delivers to dishwasher. * Scrapes, racks … Maintains adequate supply of ice to all service stations and ice bins. * Changes empty bag in box …

Bus Person

Location: Chicago Company Name: OPH Inc
Job Description: SUMMARY : Works in cooperation with all staff members the manager, host, servers, cooks, dishwasher, and other buspersons. Works closely with servers to ensure proper service and customer …

Program Specialist

Location: Hudson Company Name: EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Job Description: … and all-camp activities/evening programming. * If needed, serve as a lifeguard during swimming … Counselors-in-Training, volunteers, or other camp staff clearly and effectively. * Oversee and …

Part-time Job Openings

Location: Sublette Company Name: Woodhaven Association
Job Description: … Camp Assistant, Deli Clerk, Dishwasher/Bus Person, Facility Host/Hostess, Gate Attendant, Janitorial Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Lifeguards, Mowing Assistant, Nature Center Attendant, Office …

Restaurant Team Member

Location: Chicago Company Name: Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Job Description: Maintain the proper level and all required ice cream flavors * Keep knowledge level current of all … Work as a “Topper” or “Scooper” as needed * Perform “Semi-Table Service” function as part of …

Fun STEM Teachers

Location: Chicago Company Name: Mad Science Group
Job Description: Build and fly rockets, demonstrate lasers, explore the states of matter using dry ice, and help … camp counselor). * Must be available at least two weekday afternoons (between the hours of 12-5 PM