Teen Jobs
Paid programs COME out often in the parks especially during the summer months, the number of applicants is dependent on grant funding for many of these programs and very in scope and participant numbers from year to year, use the contact information within each posting below to touch base about this year's programs.
Summer of Service | STEP - Student Teen Employment Program | YES - Youth Engaged in Service | SAP - Student Assistant Program | TAT - The Able Teens | Basketball Scorers/Timers
Summer of Service (S.O.S.)
Summer of Service (S.O.S.) is a program for youth entering the 7th, 8th and 9th grades NEXT school year.
SOS is a program that helps youth identify needs in their community and make a difference while gaining leadership and work skills. Upon completion of the program, youth will receive a $150 stipend.
Deadline extended to: May 31, 2012
For more information, contact 206-684-4575 or teen.programs@seattle.gov.
Student Teen Employment Preparation (S.T.E.P.)
The STEP program is a job readiness program designed to provide youth with education, job skills and career development training. Work focuses on addressing community needs; team projects may include forest enhancement, trail construction, habitat restoration, organizing community building events and mixed media projects. The program combines on the job work experience, environmental education, safety education and career development training. Participants will develop good work habits, strong team building and communication skills, as well as learning a sound cultural awareness of the environment and their communities.
Program Hours:
Mon – Thu 9am to 3:30pm
Tue – Fri 9am to 3:30pm
(Program hours listed are tentative. Some projects may require a 10:30 am to 5 pm schedule depending on the project needs.)
Work Location:
Various parks, facilities, and programs throughout Seattle
Eligibility Requirements:
STEP is open to teens 14 - 19 years of age and you must be able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.
Stipend:
$599.00
For more information, contact 206-684-4575 or teen.programs@seattle.gov.
Youth Engaged in Service
The Youth Engaged in Service (YES) Program is a volunteer program for Seattle based youth between the ages of 13 and 18. Participants will volunteer for six weeks July 11 - August 19 for a total of 120 hours in a Seattle Parks and Recreation program or facility or community based organization. Sixty hours of the required 120 may be used towards the Seattle public high school service learning graduation requirement with proper pre-approval from the school. As recognition for their efforts, YES volunteers can receive a $150 stipend for the remaining 60 hours at the conclusion of the program. YES volunteers must complete all 120 hours to be eligible for the stipend.
The YES Program is a great way to gain job skills and work experience, become more involved in your community, stay active throughout the summer, learn more about the Seattle Parks and Recreation, and make new friends!
For more information, contact 206-684-4575 or teen.programs@seattle.gov.
Student Assistant Program
For more teen jobs with the Seattle Public Library, check out their teen jobs site.
Are you in high school and looking for a great job opportunity? If you are at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in a high school, G.E.D. program, vocational school or college consider applying to The Seattle Public Library's Student Assistant Program.
The Student Assistant Program is an exciting opportunity for teens and young adults to gain job experience, develop new skills, and work with a diverse group of people at the public library. While attending school, Student Assistants work between 12 and 15 hours per week at the Central Library or one of 26 Library branch locations.
Applications for the Student Assistant Program 
(PDF) are accepted twice a year, from April 1 - April 30 and from October 1 - October 31.
TAT
The Able Teens
The Able Teens (TAT) is a five-day a week after-school vocational training program for teens between the ages of 14- 20 with developmental disabilities (including autism). The TAT members learn skills such as cleaning, cooking, food preparation, event set-up, interview skills, bus training, organization, customer service and life skills. TAT is a job readiness program which develops and utilizes person centered plans, incorporates a variety of vocational training and volunteer work experiences and provides leadership opportunities in hopes that each participate will become more independent and ultimately obtain an hourly paid position. In addition TAT provides information about other resources that may benefit the TAT member and/ or their family. The program cost is $7 per day per participant, but families may use DDD and SSI funds to pay for program costs. Participants are not required to attend for five days each week, but may choose how many and which days to attend. During the summer TAT members join together with other Seattle area teens to work as part of the STEP (Student Teen Employment Preparation Program). They work on integrated teams of 10, taking part in environmental restoration, mural painting, neighborhood clean up, community building and outreach projects and by doing so, are developing vocational and social skills needed to be successful in the work-place.
For more information, contact 206-684-4575 or teen.programs@seattle.gov.
Basketball Scorer & Timers
Program Dates:
During basketball (Fall-Winter), starting as early as October, community centers look for scorers and timers. Candidates must attend a mandatory training and have to be able to work on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from the months of Januray through March.
Pay Information:
Basketball officials make $20 an hour to start. Scorer and timers are paid on a site by site basis. If you are interested inquire at your local community center.
