HiringAgeBarnes & Noble's hiring age policy
Barnes & Noble's own help center says you must be at least 16 to work in its stores. Hires aged 16 and 17 follow state rules, which may mean a work permit and limited hours during the school year.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bookseller / store associate | 16+ | Company minimum for store jobs; state rules for 16–17-year-olds apply |
How to apply at Barnes & Noble
Text HIREME to 227637 for a link to the Careers page, search for stores that are hiring, and apply online to a specific role.
Barnes & Noble hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Barnes & Noble?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Barnes & Noble. State law can raise the age.
Does Barnes & Noble hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
No. The company minimum for store jobs is 16, even in states where 14- and 15-year-olds can legally work.
Will I need a work permit at 16 or 17?
Maybe. Barnes & Noble says 16- and 17-year-olds are hired following state rules, which can include a work permit and fewer hours while school is in session. Check your state's rules.
How do I apply?
Text HIREME to 227637 to get a link to the careers page, then search for a store near you that's hiring and apply online. Openings vary by store and season.
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