Best Summer Jobs for Teens and Students in Little Rock, Arkansas

With summer comes increased prices for gas, and in return, everything else. Maybe you need a little extra cash to pay for fall school clothes or one last week long fling in Florida before you head back to school. A summer job can make all your plans reality, and in Little Rock, there is no shortage of summer jobs to be found.

Wild River Country, just off I-40, offers high paying summer jobs to a large number of high school and college kids every summer. There are openings for certified life guards, ticket takers, and gift shop and concession stand cashiers. Pay is often above minimum wage, and high school students with a grade point average of 3.5 earn an extra .50 an hour. There are incentives and employee benefits including prizes from Johnny Carino's, Shorty Smalls,Rave Motion Pictures, Blockbuster and McAlister's Deli. A summer job at Wild River Country is one of the most coveted summer jobs in Little Rock. The park opens for the season on May 12 and operates all summer until September 30.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park sees a surge in visitors every summer. The gift shop and attendant booth are in need of extra staff members each year beginning in May. A summer job at any of Arkansas's State Parks is a great place to start your career. Pay is above average for most summer jobs in Little Rock, and while part time employees do not receive the full state benefits package,they do receive valuable references and an opportunity for work in a state sponsored full time position when one becomes available. The application process for a state position is long, so in order to be considered for a summer job, applications should be completed by April 30. To apply for a state position, visit www.arstatejobs.gov.

When it is just too hot to stay outside at Wild River Country or Pinnacle Mountain, many people in Little Rock head indoors for a movie. Daycares and church groups take part in daytime movie field trips and the Rave Motion Pictures offers discounted tickets for special kid friendly fare. The Rave offers a summer job working in a cool, air conditioned environment, free movies and a flexible schedule. Workers under 16 may apply for concession or ticketing work, but to operate the projector or be a supervisor, you must be 18 or over. The Rave promotes from within, so your summer job could lead to a career in management after graduation.

A summer job is a rite of passage for many high school and college students, and a financial necessity for others. Summer jobs in Little Rock offer opportunities to make money, meet new people and learn skills that will help you after you summer job is over.