StudentGigs exists because the way kids used to earn money, knocking on doors, posting flyers, word of mouth, doesn’t work anymore. We built the safe, modern way.
Growing up, I earned money the way most kids did, mowing lawns, walking dogs, helping neighbors with whatever they needed. I’d go door to door, introduce myself, and get to work. It taught me responsibility, time management, and how to earn someone’s trust. Those experiences shaped who I am.
Years later, as a dad of two teenagers, I realized that world is gone. You can’t send your kid door to door anymore. You wouldn’t post their phone number on a community board. And most gig platforms won’t even let anyone under 18 sign up.
But the need hasn’t gone away. Students still want to earn money. Neighbors still need help. The missing piece was a way to connect them that parents could actually trust.
Most platforms bolt on safety as an afterthought. We built StudentGigs the other way around. Parent oversight is the core of the product, not an add-on.
For students under 18, a parent or guardian must approve the account. Parents can see every gig, every message, and every payment. They approve each job before their student goes. All communication stays in the app. No one’s personal phone number or address is ever exposed.
This isn’t about being overprotective. It’s about giving families the confidence to let their students take on real responsibility, because someone is watching.
Identity verification, parent dashboards, in-app messaging, and secure payments. Every decision starts with “is this safe for a 14-year-old?”
Scooping ice cream builds a paycheck. Coaching, tutoring, and managing your own clients builds a future. We give students the kind of work that actually matters on a resume.
StudentGigs is local by design. Your student works for people in your community, not strangers from across town. When neighbors help each other, everyone benefits.
StudentGigs was created by a parent and product builder who saw the same gap in every neighborhood, students who want to work, neighbors who need help, and no safe way to connect them. We’re a small, focused team building software that puts families first.
Whether you’re a student looking for your first gig, a parent who wants their teen to build real-world skills, or a neighbor who needs a hand, we’d love to have you.