Jobs For Teens in Iowa

For teenagers who live in Iowa, the state offers a variety of things to do. Teenagers can ride a wood roller coaster at Arnold’s Park, play disc golf at Pinicon Ridge Park (where they may even catch a glimpse of some wildlife) and visit the state’s deepest natural lake, Lake Okoboji. The state offers great food and a variety of museums. With an unemployment rate of 3.9%, teenagers who are looking to earn some money and gain work experience should have no trouble obtaining a job.

If you're under 16 years of age, there are specific labor laws in Iowa 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 Iowa, 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: Marshalltown 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 …

Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern

Location: Marshalltown Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: Our Camp Counselor positions have the potential to serve as competitively paid internships that … Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not …

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Location: Cedar Rapids 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 …

Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern

Location: Cedar Rapids Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: Our Camp Counselor positions have the potential to serve as competitively paid internships that … Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not …

Camp Counselor – Kidz Camp

Location: Pleasant Valley Company Name: Davenport Country Club
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

Location: Waterloo Company Name: Village Inn
Job Description: Clean and stock host service area, including menus, pie boxes, pie display case, etc … Complete opening and/or closing duties. * Assist Servers and Bussers as requested

Host/Hostess

Location: Cedar Falls Company Name: Village Inn
Job Description: Clean and stock host service area, including menus, pie boxes, pie display case, etc … Complete opening and/or closing duties. * Assist Servers and Bussers as requested

Summer Day Camp Director

Location: Marshalltown Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: As a Camp Director , you will be the go-to person for all things camp at your specific country club … as needed (lifeguard certification not required) * Work with and supervise counselors in a …

Summer Day Camp Director

Location: Cedar Rapids Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: As a Camp Director , you will be the go-to person for all things camp at your specific country club … as needed (lifeguard certification not required) * Work with and supervise counselors in a …

Summer Day Camp Assistant Director

Location: Cedar Rapids Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: Our Assistant Director supports the Camp Director in the execution of the camp program and … lifeguard certification not required) * Work with, and assist in the supervision of, counselors in …

Party Host – Bett Family YMCA

Location: Bettendorf Company Name: YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
Job Description: Summer Camp discounts * Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program * Y Retirement Fund: Y pays … The Party Hostess works with the branch leadership team to ensure that resources are secured to …

Trained Medication Aide (TMA)

Location: Cedar Rapids Company Name: Cassia
Job Description: Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members … theater, ice cream parlor, restaurant style dining and more! Our six acre campus is located on …

Food Service Assistant – Part Time Various Shifts

Location: Waukon Company Name: Good Samaritan Society
Job Description: May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones …

Food Service Assistant – PRN

Location: Saint Ansgar Company Name: Good Samaritan Society
Job Description: May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones …