As we near summer, some of your parents may be encouraging you to get a job, but some may not know who is hiring or if you meet the qualifications. Stroudsburg and surrounding towns are hiring teenagers to work!

If you like animals, consider applying at Pet Supply Plus, which is hiring for a Store Team member.

If you are a foodie, the following restaurants are hiring:  Taco Bell and Wendy’s in East Stroudsburg; Dunkin Donuts in Delaware Water Gap; Panera has several openings.  For more information about these jobs, go to Indeed and ZipRecruiter. 

In Tannersville, Nike is hiring for Retail Associates. According to Indeed, the pay is $15.50 per hour, with paid time off. Also hiring in Tannersville is Domino’s Pizza, they are looking for a team member, and the pay range is $9 – $25 an hour.

If you prefer working for yourself, you could mow lawns for neighbors or rake leaves, dog walk, dog dooty clean-up, or babysit for people in the community.

If you don’t want to commit to a regular job, perhaps you can volunteer, choose something you also enjoy doing, like an animal shelter. If you’re not sure, check out VolunteerMonroe.org for a complete list of places that need volunteers.  

If you plan on getting a job, remember you must have working papers; you can get these papers in the Guidance office.