A focused job board for ready-to-work teens 16+ chasing 20–40 hours a week close to home. Real local employers. Real apply links. No fluff. Drop in your ZIP to search your own area.
Pay ranges are typical local estimates for entry-level teens — your offer may differ. Always confirm wage and schedule with the employer.
Florida treats summer differently than the school year. Here's what actually applies June through Labor Day.
When school is out (June 1 – Labor Day), Florida lifts the 30-hour weekly limit that applies during the school year. 16- and 17-year-olds can work full hours — so your 20–40/week goal is no problem.
Florida's minimum wage is $14.00/hr through Sept 29, 2026. There's no lower "youth" rate — you earn at least full minimum wage. Tipped roles can use a $10.98 cash wage, but tips must bring you to $14.
Some jobs are restricted for under-18s — operating dangerous power equipment, roofing, most driving for the job, and serving alcohol. Plenty of great roles remain wide open.
Florida doesn't require a work permit for 16–17-year-olds. You'll just need ID and a way to prove you can work (like a birth certificate + Social Security card for the I-9).
Under-18 workers in Florida must get a 30-minute break for every 4 hours of continuous work. Build it into your shift expectations.
Once school restarts, the school-year limits return (no work during school hours, and weekly caps unless a parent/school waiver is filed). Enjoy the open summer while it's here.
Bottom line: Summer is the easiest legal window of the year for 16- and 17-year-olds to stack hours. Aim to lock in a role before mid-June while seasonal openings are at their peak.
Most summer hires happen fast. Move like you mean it and you can be working within a week or two.
No experience? Lead with reliability, school activities, sports, volunteering, and the fact you're available all summer. Honest and clean beats fancy.
Hit the cards above and the search links below. Apply broadly — food, grocery, retail, and rec all hire teens fast in summer.
For local restaurants and shops, walk in mid-afternoon (2–4pm, slow hours), dress neat, ask for the manager, and hand over your resume. It still works.
Be early, make eye contact, say you can work weekends and 20–40 hours, and that you're dependable. Bring your ID + Social Security card so you can start fast.
No reply in 3–4 days? Call or stop back politely. Persistence reads as motivation — exactly what summer managers want.
Open availability + "I can start this week" is your superpower against other teen applicants. Lead with it every time.
These searches are pre-set to a ~10-mile radius around ZIP 32792. Change your ZIP up top and these all retarget to your area.