Jobs For Teens in Virginia

Teenagers who live in Virginia will find plenty of things to do to keep busy. The state offers a variety of theme parks, including Busch Gardens, a Wildlife Refuge, and a wide variety of museums. There are numerous outdoor opportunities in Virginia, like Great Falls National Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, the 18 mile paved Mount Vernon trail, and the state’s beautiful beaches. Plenty of opportunities are available for shopping and eating out as well. Teenagers in Virginia who would like to seek employment will find that the state’s unemployment rate of 3.8% make it a great place to be job searching.

If you're under 16 years of age, there are specific labor laws in Virginia 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 Virginia 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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Ice Cream Scooper-Grove Avenue

Location: Richmond Company Name: Gelati Celesti
Job Description: Gelati Celesti Ice Cream is growing and needs talented team members to join our Grove Avenue location as a Scooper! We think we have the best job in the world-and we absolutely love what we do. We …

Lead Camp Counselor – Full Time – Summer Seasonal

Location: Reston Company Name: Common Ground Child Care
Job Description: We provide free first aid/CPR and/or lifeguard training! This position can start as early as mid … Duties Lead Camp Counselor Job Responsibilities: Under the direction of the School Age Program …

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Location: Ashburn 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

Location: Virginia Beach Company Name: Blackeyed Peas 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 …

Host/Hostess

Location: Alexandria Company Name: Della J’s
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: Virginia Beach Company Name: Gonz Inc
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 …

Secondary Counselor – Adventure Camps

Location: Charlottesville Company Name: Virginia Outside
Job Description: Camp Counselor, Raft Guide, Lifeguard, etc. Helpful experience, but not required: Knowledge of fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing kayaking, canoeing, hiking, experience working or interacting …

Weekday Morning Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Location: Falls Church Company Name: Goldfish Swim School – Falls Church
Job Description: Camp Counselor * Fitness Instructor * High School Student * College Student * Sports Coaches * Fast … Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 …

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Location: Reston Company Name: Goldfish Swim School of Reston
Job Description: Camp Counselor * Fitness Instructor * High School Student * College Student * Sports Coaches * Fast … Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 …

Weekday Morning Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Location: Alexandria Company Name: Goldfish Swim School- Alexandria
Job Description: Camp Counselor * Fitness Instructor * High School Student * College Student * Sports Coaches * Fast … Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 …

Dishwasher

Location: Gloucester Company Name: The Table
Job Description: We are seeking dishwashers to join our team! We’re hiring for both part-time & full-time shifts for … made baked goods and house made ice cream. Focusing on sourcing product locally at every …

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Location: Henrico Company Name: Goldfish Swim School – Richmond
Job Description: KEYWORDS: swim, swimming, lifeguard, pool lifeguard, ymca, aquatics, country club, teen lifeguard, lifeguard job, camp counselor, child care, children, teacher, coach, mentor, fitness, swim …

Server / Cashier / Host

Location: Richmond Company Name: Platinum Corral, LLC dba Golden Corral
Job Description: Camp Corral: Camp Corral is a week of non-stop fun for the children of wounded, ill, injured, or … We are hiring for all front-of-house positions, full and part time cashiers, hostess, drive-thru …

Experienced Catering Events Staff

Location: Norfolk Company Name: Gourmet Gang
Job Description: Dishwasher -this position includes the duties of washing dishes, trash disposal, Loading and … and ice cream social. Creativity is a must as this position directly affects how the customer …

Cocktail – Tyson’s Corner Maggiano’s

Location: McLean Company Name: Brinker
Job Description: So, whether you’re a Maitre D’, Server, Foodrunner, Busser, Carry Out and Delivery Supervisor, Host/Hostess or a Bartender serving up drinks like the days of the Rat Pack, this team of fast-paced …

2nd Shift Sanitation Hours: 5:30pm to 3:30am

Location: Rocky Mount Company Name: Empire Bakery Commissary LLC
Job Description: We often say “Thank you” by providing meals, lemonade and ice cream (with cake of course). We … Wash, rinse, and sanitize dirty utensils in the 3-compartment sink and/or dishwasher and store in …

SV-Bus Staff

Location: Reston Company Name: SIXTY VINES RESTON, LLC
Job Description: WSET / SOMMELIER CERTIFICATION Busser / Food Runners: * Provide friendly, efficient, knowledgeable … Maintain adequate levels of ice for drink preparation. * Observe all state and federal laws …

Customer Service Representative

Location: Henrico Company Name: Equalizer Solutions
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Food & Beverage Manager

Location: Middleburg Company Name: Goodstone
Job Description: … hostess to manage reservations and seating arrangements, ensuring the restaurant operates at … The Food and Beverage Manager oversees the front-of-house team, including servers, bussers, and …