No Experience Jobs in Brooklyn

If you’re in Brooklyn and just getting started without much job experience, there are still a lot of doors open to you. Many people begin in food service, retail, or city programs because they’re flexible and don’t demand a long résumé. What matters most is reliability and showing up ready to learn.

Customer-facing jobs

If you like being around people, there are plenty of options:

• Shops & stores: cashiers, sales associates, stock clerks.

• Coffee shops & cafés: barista or counter service.

• Restaurants: host, busser, food runner, barback.

• Entertainment venues: usher, concessions, or ticketing at movie theaters and events.

Active or hands-on work

For something more physical, you might try:

• Warehouse & package handling (UPS, FedEx, Amazon all hire with on-the-job training).

• Stocking & merchandising (often early morning or overnight shifts).

• Event staffing at concerts, sports, or community events.

• Porter/janitorial work in residential or commercial buildings.

• Bike couriers or delivery (no license needed, just stamina).

Short training, big payoff

Some entry roles need just a little prep but can lead to steady work:

• Security guard: an 8-hour class gets you certified to start.

• Home health aide: agencies often provide free training and line up clients afterward.

• Food Protection Certificate: not required for all jobs, but having it makes you stand out in food service.

• Lifeguard (seasonal): the city offers training and certification.

Seasonal & city opportunities

New York City itself is one of the biggest entry-level employers. Parks and recreation centers hire seasonal aides, lifeguards, and city park workers every year, usually starting around $18 an hour. These jobs don’t need prior experience and can be a great way to build references while earning steady pay.

Quick tips to get started

• Put together a one-page résumé (list school, volunteer work, skills, or languages).

• Apply widely—don’t be shy about sending 10–15 applications a week.

• Pick one “fast track” path if you want a credential (security, HHA, or food safety).

• Check in with Workforce1 Career Centers; they’ll connect you to employers and training for free.