A minor aged 14 and 15 who is interested in employment should first look for a job. Once they find an employer who is interested in hiring them, they will begin the process for a work permit. Click on the graphic to the left to go to the electronic form.
- The minor, their parent or guardian and the employer are all able to submit the required forms online. Only the employer may complete the employer section, as it reviews the records that are required to be maintained.
- Once all three sections are completed, the certificate is usually issued within 24 hours.
Check out the job postings below. Many have application information included in the descriptions. Others will have a live link to the application by clicking on the graphic.
Finders Keepers is looking to fill cashier and stocker positions for evening and weekend shifts. Please come to the store to pick up an application. Store hours are Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. Please ask for Dale, Karen, or Tanner (can also be reached at 437-1995). Applicants must be 16 years and older and should have good people skills (communicate with others, be helpful) and also be able to make change and count money. The store is located at 44 Waterman Drive, Harrisonburg, VA.
LSC Communications has positions in our bindery and our pressroom, at both our North plant on Kratzer Road and our South plant off Pleasant Valley Road. Both locations have rotating shifts: 12 hours rotating in the North plant bindery and North and South pressrooms, 10 hours rotating in the South plant bindery.
The bindery has:
Material Handler - assist in feeding signatures (sections of pages) into hoppers, watch quality, carton books, etc. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly and stand for long periods.
Bindery Operator - run and maintain machinery, watch quality, etc. Machine skills needed; ability to lift up to 50# regularly and stand for long periods.
The pressroom has:
Stacker Support - run stacker equipment, help maintain quality, assist other team members as needed. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
Press Assistant - hang rolls/plates, assist press operator, help maintain quality. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
Press Operator - run and maintain press, maintain quality, etc. Machine skills needed; ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
There is a TREMENDOUS amount of advancement potential, so if someone is looking for a career -- we have that!
The bindery has:
Material Handler - assist in feeding signatures (sections of pages) into hoppers, watch quality, carton books, etc. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly and stand for long periods.
Bindery Operator - run and maintain machinery, watch quality, etc. Machine skills needed; ability to lift up to 50# regularly and stand for long periods.
The pressroom has:
Stacker Support - run stacker equipment, help maintain quality, assist other team members as needed. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
Press Assistant - hang rolls/plates, assist press operator, help maintain quality. Ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
Press Operator - run and maintain press, maintain quality, etc. Machine skills needed; ability to lift up to 50# regularly (less frequently than the bindery positions) and stand for long periods.
There is a TREMENDOUS amount of advancement potential, so if someone is looking for a career -- we have that!
Massanutten Resort is now a 100% employee owned company providing a qualified ESOP retirement package for full-time employees! Massanutten has a variety of job opportunities and positions available including full-time, part time, and seasonal openings.
Click on "search open positions" to learn more about current job openings.
Click on "search open positions" to learn more about current job openings.
Texas Roadhouse in Harrisonburg is looking to hire people to bus tables and be hosts. Pay would be minimum wage plus tips. Flexible hours AFTER school along with weekends will be offered. Apply by clicking the graphic to the left. If you still have questions, please call the Harrisonburg location and ask for any manager. You can reach them at 540-801-0324. Must be 16 years or older to apply.
Are you interested in sports and recreation? Do you have a passion for hospitality and sports training? Do you want to work on a team that is actively working to improve the community around us? Horizons Edge Sports Campus may be the place for you! Positions open include: customer service, cafe staff, and event management. Contact Ray Ellington at 540-214-2571 or Ray.Ellington@horizonsedgeva.com for more information. They are located at 314 Cornerstone Lane in Harrisonburg.
Finders Keepers on Waterman Drive in Harrisonburg is looking to hire cashiers and laborers (must be able to lift at least 50 pounds for loading/unloading and delivering furniture). Applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply. Those hired will be trained for multiple jobs within the business. To apply, please stop by the store and ask for Karen Bazzle.
Looking to hire high school students to work flexible hours. Will work with students to accommodate your schedule. They do routine office cleaning in the area—sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. Please contact Danny Reade at 540-490-2888 for more information or to apply.
Mt. Crawford Creamery is now hiring. Position starts immediately. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Work is Monday-Friday with no weekends--times are somewhat flexible. Go to mtcrawfordcreamery.com-->Farm FYI-->employment. You'll need to complete the creamery application at the bottom of the page.
Burger King in Mt. Crawford is currently hiring. Please visit their website by clicking on the graphic at the left. Mt. Crawford's Burger King number is 11937. You'll need to do the following once on their site:
1. Click on what
2. Click on where.
3. Click on apply.
1. Click on what
2. Click on where.
3. Click on apply.
Aramark is looking to hire students for part time positions as cashiers, food service workers, and general utility positions within the Harrisonburg area. Click on the graphic at the left to learn more and to apply.
There are a few server openings at the Highlands (part of Sunnyside Retirement Community) if you are looking for work. The hours are 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. a few days per week and every other weekend. Please contact Cori Morris at 540-568-8335. You can also click on the graphic to apply online.
Sunnyside Retirement Community--Dining Services is hiring for the 4:15pm – 7:45 pm shift. This would include every other weekend. Usually working 3 days per week. The starting pay is $9.72. Students can apply online by clicking here.
Are you a current high school sophomore or junior?
Do you have a solid academic background?
Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community through participation in extra-curricular, community service, or athletic activities?
Do you identify as African American?
There is no application deadline. Students are accepted and served throughout the school year. Students and parents will receive a notification decision by mail and email within two to three weeks after submitting a complete application.
Do you have a solid academic background?
Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community through participation in extra-curricular, community service, or athletic activities?
Do you identify as African American?
There is no application deadline. Students are accepted and served throughout the school year. Students and parents will receive a notification decision by mail and email within two to three weeks after submitting a complete application.
The Congress-Bundestag Vocational Exchange Program provides an opportunity for current high school students ages 15-18.5 to spend the year abroad pursuing their vocational interests. If selected, the student will live with a host family and attend a German school. To be eligible, you must:
- *be a U.S. citizen
- *be between the ages of 15 years and 18 years and 6 months on August 1 of the program departure year
- *A current high school student at the time of application, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
The U.S. Senate Page Program allows students a unique opportunity to learn about Congress while continuing with their coursework. Senator Warner nominates one student in the fall and one in the spring. Qualified candidates must be willing and able to leave their school and all extracurricular activities for the fall or spring semester of their junior year to come live in the Webster Hall Page dorm and attend the Page school. To be considered you must: be a junior, be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment, have a minimum gpa of 3.0, be a citizen of the U.S. or subject to agreements of the Department of State and have a social security number, and provide a certification of immunization, as well as, a general health assessment completed by a licensed physician. Click on the graphic to learn more or to apply.
Looking to do volunteer work? Contact Natalya, SVCDC's program director. She can be reached at 540-879-7929. We are located on West Mosby Road. We have programs for infants through school age children. Please contact us for volunteer opportunities.
You can become a Cosmetology Professional in less than a year! Did you know there is virtually NO unemployment in the Beauty Industry today? That means great career opportunities for individuals in the Cosmetology and Beauty Industry. If you’re a creative person, have a passion for style and fashion and thrive in a social environment, a career in the Beauty Industry could be perfect for you!
