Jobs For Teens in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to the Mall of America with over 520 retail stores. Talk about a place for teenagers to hang out! The state of Minnesota offers teenagers all sorts of opportunities to keep busy; there are a variety of museums, numerous lakes and many sporting events. Some teenagers may be interested in spending time earning money and gaining work experience. The state’s unemployment rate of 3.8% will not hinder teenagers from obtaining employment.

If you're under 16 years of age, there are specific labor laws in Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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 Camp Program Counselor

Location: Inver Grove Heights Company Name: HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS
Job Description: As a Camp Counselor, you’ll lead campers on a journey of fun, friendship, and adventure. Dates July … Observe OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies …

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Location: Wayzata 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

Location: Minneapolis 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: Wayzata 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-Intern

Location: Minneapolis 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 …

Host/Hostess

Location: Savage Company Name: SMOOTHIES ENTERPRISE LLC
Job Description: Previous experience as a host/hostess, server, or busser is preferred but not requirement * Friendly and outgoing personality * Excellent communication skills * Ability to meet the physical demands …

2024 Camp Host – Whiteface CMPX

Location: Aurora Company Name: Vista Recreation
Job Description: The Campground Host will implement nearly all operational tasks required within their assigned … Registers campers, collects fees, and sells certain retail items such as firewood, ice, and …

Host/Hostess

Location: Two Harbors Company Name: Odyssey Resorts
Job Description: Communicate with servers and bussers to ensure tables are cleared. * Assist in pre-bussing and bussing of tables. * Perform side work during each shift as assigned and maintain clean and stocked …

Summer Day Camp Director

Location: Minneapolis 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: Wayzata 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 Logistics Coordinator

Location: Wayzata Company Name: KE Camps
Job Description: Cooperate with fellow Counselors and Camp Director * Greet families and campers upon arrival … Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not …

Barista

Location: Deerwood Company Name: Odyssey Resorts
Job Description: Responsible for a variety of duties relating to sales of coffees, ice cream, beverages and candy, as well as gift merchandise. Meets and greets guests, maintain sanitation standards, display and …

Busser

Location: Minneapolis 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 …

Support Staff

Location: Forest Lake Company Name: Running Aces Casino & Racetrack
Job Description: SUPPORT STAFF HOST/HOSTESS – FOOD RUNNER – BUSSER HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR PART TIME SEASONAL POSITIONS! * Location: Running Aces Casino Hotel Racetrack – 15201 Running Aces Blvd, Columbus, MN 55025

Waterpark Staff

Location: Baxter Company Name: Brainerd Arrowwood Lodge
Job Description: Certified Lifeguard Role and Responsibilities Ensure guest safety in and around the Waterpark … Job duties include serving guests snacks, food, drinks, and ice cream. Ability to take accurate …

Swim Instructor

Location: Lakeville Company Name: Goldfish Swim School – Oakdale and Eagan
Job Description: Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor required. Swimming experience …

Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Mankato Company Name: The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A.
Job Description: We have an annual holiday party, summer employee event, night at MSU theatre, volunteer opportunities, Super Bowl auction, various potlucks, and ice cream treats before Memorial and Labor Day …

Assistant General Manager

Location: Minnetonka Company Name: Goldfish Swim School – Minnetonka
Job Description: Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred. Certificates and Licenses

FT Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Mankato Company Name: The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A.
Job Description: We have an annual holiday party, summer employee event, night at MSU theatre, volunteer opportunities, Super Bowl auction, various potlucks, and ice cream treats before Memorial and Labor Day …