Finding jobs your child can perform in your business serves multiple purposes for your family – and your pocketbook.

Running a business while managing family life—especially during summer—can be challenging. Hiring your kids isn’t just a way to keep them occupied; it’s also a fantastic way to teach financial literacy, help them build real-world skills, and save money on federal income taxes.

This blog walks you through six jobs your children can do in your business, regardless of their age, and highlights the benefits of involving them.

If you’re ready to dive deeper into hiring your kids the right way, I offer a Kids on Payroll Masterclass for those who want to take this strategy to the next level!

1. Customer Greeting and Hospitality

Even young children can shine as greeters! If you operate a brick-and-mortar store or office, your child can welcome visitors, offer directions, and create a warm atmosphere. Customers love engaging with kids, making this a great way to enhance the customer experience.

2. Administrative Assistant Tasks

Depending on the child’s age, they can assist with simple but time-consuming tasks, such as:

• Data entry
• Filing paperwork
• Organizing supplies

These tasks allow your kids to develop responsibility and free up your time for more critical aspects of your business.

3. Organizational Projects

If your child loves organizing (like my daughter, who arranges everything in rainbow order), they can tackle organization projects in your office or workspace.

Tasks could include sorting inventory, arranging supplies, or tidying up.

This job teaches the importance of order and processes, setting them up with skills they’ll use later in life.

4. Graphic Design with Canva

Graphic design isn’t just for professionals—kids can learn to use tools like Canva to create:

• Social media posts
• Presentations
• Flyers and banners

My son has already started creating graphics for my business, and it’s an enjoyable way to spark creativity while giving them a productive role.

5. Social Media Assistant

Older children, especially teenagers, can help with:

• Scheduling posts
• Replying to comments
• Assisting with creating videos or reels

Kids who grew up with technology are naturally adept at social media, often bringing new ideas and insights to the table.

6. Modeling and Acting

If your business uses product photos or social media videos, your children can be models or appear in your content. I regularly feature my kids on YouTube, and the best part is that modeling jobs often justify higher pay—giving you more tax-saving opportunities.

💡 Fun Fact: In Illinois, businesses that feature children in vlogs or monetized content are now required to compensate them—so this strategy aligns with labor regulations.

Ensuring Fairness When Hiring Your Kids

While hiring your children can be a fun and educational experience, it’s essential to make sure their participation is voluntary—especially when they appear in videos or photos. Be sure to have open conversations with your kids about their involvement and compensate them fairly for their work.

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Want a step-by-step guide to hiring your children? Grab my Hiring Your Kids Toolkit for all the resources you need to get started.

If you’re ready to take your strategy further, enroll in my Kids on Payroll Masterclass to learn how to manage payroll properly and unlock the full business tax benefits of hiring your kids.

Watch the Full Video 6 easy jobs for your kids to do in your business

This transcript below is a direct copy of the original video and has been formatted for readability. None of the original words have been altered.

It’s summer, but your kids are constantly knocking at your door, telling you they are bored—but you’re trying to run a small business. What do you do? Have you ever thought about hiring your kids to help in your business? Not only does it keep them entertained, but it also sets them up for financial success, teaches great skills, and—bonus—helps you save on taxes!

Now, that sounds like a win-win-win.

If you’re wondering, “What kind of job could my child possibly do in my business?” this video is for you. I’ll walk you through six creative jobs your kids can do—whether they’re young children or teens.

Hi, everyone! I’m Jamie Trull, your favorite CPA and financial literacy coach. On this channel, I give you the tools you need to stay informed, organized, and profitable in your business.
If you want to go deeper into the logistics of hiring your kids and the tax savings, join my Kids on Payroll Masterclass. It includes a free guide with 101 jobs your kids can do—so if the six I’m sharing today don’t fit, I’ve got 95 more for you!

1. Customer Greeting and Hospitality

Even young children can excel at greeting customers! If you have a physical store or office, your child can welcome people, help direct them, and create a positive environment. Customers love kids—having them involved can make visitors feel more welcome from the moment they walk in.

2. Administrative Tasks

Depending on age, children can handle tasks such as:

• Data entry
• Filing or organizing documents
• (For old-school folks) Stuffing envelopes

These are repetitive tasks that can free up time for you and teach children the value of being detail-oriented.

3. Organization Projects

Have a child who’s naturally organized? If your kid is like my daughter, Nora—who loves arranging everything in rainbow order—you’ve got a goldmine! Kids can help organize inventory, supplies, or your office space, and it’s a fantastic way to introduce them to business processes early.

4. Graphic Design Using Canva

Even younger kids can create fun, professional-looking designs with tools like Canva. They can work on:

• Social media graphics
• Flyers and business cards
• Presentations

My son, for instance, enjoys helping out with simple design tasks in my business. It’s a great way for kids to develop creativity and tech-savviness.

5. Social Media Assistance

Older children and teens can help with social media management. Some tasks include:

• Scheduling posts
• Replying to comments
• Creating videos or reels

Teens often have a better grasp on trends and technology, which can bring fresh perspectives to your content strategy.

6. Modeling and Acting

If your business involves social media videos or product photos, your kids can act or model. Whether they’re showcasing clothing or making appearances in your content, this role often commands higher pay rates than other jobs.
This isn’t just a fun loophole—many states, including Illinois, now require businesses to pay children featured in monetized content or vlogs.

Jamie:
Of course, this involvement should always be voluntary—I have open conversations with my kids about their participation. They know they aren’t required to work, and if they ever want to opt out, they can.

A Bonus Tip: Keep a Running Task List

It’s helpful to maintain a list of tasks your kids can do when they feel motivated to work. Whether it’s earning extra cash for V-Bucks or Robux, having a pre-prepared list makes it easy to give them something productive to do when they’re ready.

What’s Next?

If you’re curious about age limits and legal rules for hiring children in family-owned businesses, check out the video I’ve linked below. You may be surprised by how young children can be involved!

Ready to dive deeper? Join my Kids on Payroll Masterclass, where I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about hiring your children, along with how to document their pay correctly and maximize your tax savings.

If you found these ideas helpful, I’d love to hear which jobs resonated with you. Leave a comment below about which role might fit your child—and how old they are. If your kids already help out in your business, share your experiences so others can learn from you!