Jobs For Teens in District of Columbia

Washington DC offers all sorts of things for teenagers to experience. Teens who live in the area can visit various government buildings, tour the Supreme Court, and take a look at the National Archives. There are a significant number of museums available to explore in the area, as well as memorials. Teens that enjoy sports may want to check out the Washington Nationals and those who are interested can watch money get made at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. For those teenagers who are interested in earning their own money, the 6.1% unemployment rate in the area should not keep them from doing so.


If you're under 16 years of age, there are specific labor laws in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia, 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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Host / Hostess (PT/FT)

Location: Washington Company Name: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Washington, D.C.
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 …

Host/Hostess

Location: Washington Company Name: STK Washington DC
Job Description: Relay messages to servers and bussers as needed * Thank guests as they leave and invite them to … host staff and opening and serving wine, when needed * Other duties as assigned * Perform all …

High School Technical Dir. & Theatre Arts Teacher (2024-2025)

Location: Washington Company Name: Georgetown Day School
Job Description: Host regular production meetings and attend periodic department or divisional meetings as required … Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, school counselors and administrators regarding …

Busser

Location: Washington Company Name: STK Washington DC
Job Description: BUSSER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensure that all beverage are prepared to maintain the quality … Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer …

Lead Mentor- Bloomberg Arts Internship

Location: Washington Company Name: Sitar Arts Center
Job Description: Each summer children from K- 8th grade enjoy our full day, 6-week Camp Sitar and teens enroll in … theater) Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Mentor- Bloomberg Arts Internship

Location: Washington Company Name: Sitar Arts Center
Job Description: … theater, digital photography and filmmaking, and more … Each summer children from K- 8th grade enjoy our full day, 6-week Camp Sitar and teens enroll in …

Security Part-Time (Friday & Saturday)

Location: Washington Company Name: SHŌTŌ
Job Description: SECURITY PART-TIME (Friday & Saturday) SERVER FOOD RUNNER BUSSER BARTENDER BARBACK HOST/HOSTESS RESERVATIONIST CHEF DE PARTIE (CDP) LINE COOK DISHWASHER/STEWARD RESTAURANT MANAGER FLOOR MANAGER …

Bartender

Location: Washington Company Name: SHŌTŌ
Job Description: SERVER FOOD RUNNER BUSSER BARTENDER BARBACK HOST/HOSTESS RESERVATIONIST CHEF DE PARTIE (CDP) LINE COOK DISHWASHER/STEWARD RESTAURANT MANAGER FLOOR MANAGER MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER EVENTS …

Barback

Location: Washington Company Name: SHŌTŌ
Job Description: SERVER FOOD RUNNER BUSSER BARTENDER BARBACK HOST/HOSTESS RESERVATIONIST CHEF DE PARTIE (CDP) LINE COOK DISHWASHER/STEWARD RESTAURANT MANAGER FLOOR MANAGER MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER EVENTS …

SV-Bus Staff

Location: Washington Company Name: SIXTY VINES 2200 PENN LLC
Job Description: INSURANCE AFTER 90 DAYS w/requirements met Busser / Food Runners: * Provide friendly, efficient … Maintain adequate levels of ice for drink preparation. * Observe all state and federal laws …

Baker Prep Associate

Location: Washington Company Name: Sprinkles Cupcakes
Job Description: … and ice cream flavors. Your sweet spot is working in kitchens, and you are at your best when … with dishwashing, baking, and cooling as needed. * Demonstrate teamwork as you rely on and assist …

Chief Operating Officer – COO

Location: Washington Company Name: Advancement Project
Job Description: Serving as legal counsel in the 2000 presidential election case in Florida, successfully challenged … Partnering with Ben & Jerry to launch a new flavor of ice cream, Justice Remix’d, the first time …

Senior Digital Strategist

Location: Washington Company Name: Advancement Project
Job Description: Serving as legal counsel in the 2000 presidential election case in Florida, successfully challenged … Partnering with Ben & Jerry to launch a new flavor of ice cream, Justice Remix’d, the first time …

Account Executive

Location: Washington Company Name: VERITEXT LLC
Job Description: Host virtual and onsite presentations to clients demonstrating Veritext products and solutions … Veritext Summer Camp – a fun-filled culture building and learning experience * Generous employee …