Underage Tobacco Purchaser for Online Purchases (Part-Time Position)

Position Summary: The FDA Center for Tobacco Products requires the assistance of Underage Purchasers ages 16 – 20 to attempt the purchase of tobacco products from online tobacco retailers. The goal of the program is to ensure tobacco retailers are complying with Federal laws and regulations that prevent them from selling tobacco products to minors. The inspection dates are May 12th, 2026 - May 14th, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Underage Purchaser Participants will receive training prior to conducting purchase attempts

· Underage Purchaser Participants will be driven to and from a mutual rally point to the FDA White Oak Campus (up to a 60-mile radius if necessary) by assigned chaperones

· Underage Purchaser Participants will attempt to purchase tobacco products per the provided training instructions received prior to attempted purchases

· Underage Purchaser Participants will be supervised and monitored by an FDA Inspector during attempted purchases

· At the end of the attempts, Underage Purchaser Participants successfully or unsuccessfully purchase an item and will be provided with additional instructions.

· Underage Purchaser Participants will provide updates to contact information and will be available to testify in a hearing, upon request.

Minimum Requirements:

• No prior work experience required
• Must be between 16 and 20 years of age at the time of the assignment

· Must be willing to dress and look age-appropriate

· Must be a mature individual with a strong work ethic

• Must have parental / guardian consent to participate if under the age of 18 years of age
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher demonstrated by a transcript if under the age of 18 years of age
• Must be a non-tobacco product user

· Must be able to work outside of school hours if under the age of 18 years of age

· Must be flexible in terms of dates and times for assignments

• Must not have any prior law enforcement convictions
• Must be willing to consent to a background investigation
• Must carry valid identification with them at all times and be able to show valid identification when requested
• Must be willing to submit an updated photo prior to each assignment if last assignment was six months ago or more
• Must be able to provide two references from teachers or current/former employer

· Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Must be able to successfully complete a short FDA training course

· Must have access to email, internet, and phone

• Must have access to a computer with camera for interview

To apply online, please submit your resume

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15