Many people remain out of work right now even as unemployment continues to levels off. And as spring slowly begins to turn into summer a whole new slew of seasonal jobs are opening up. But you don’t have to look towards construction and retail seasonal jobs to fill your time. There are a lot of summer jobs out there that will allow having fun as well as making an extra few bucks.
These are not jobs that would by any means sustain a household alone or last much further past the summer, but they will help you bring in extra money while enjoying the summer. And if your kids were out of school as well, some of these suggestions would even allow bringing your kids with you, eliminating the need for daycare.
Here is a list of jobs to help bring you through the summer season.
- Landscaper – You do not need to be a brain surgeon to landscape, but you do need to have a good eye, the soul of an artist and a very green thumb. If you know someone who landscapes start by calling them. Otherwise just go down the list of local landscapers and ask if they’re hiring. This is their busiest season by far and many landscapers will be looking for a few extra bodies to help take up the slack.
- Hotel/Resort – In many parts of the world this is soon to be the busiest travel time of the year. If you are in the position to do so, think about traveling to spend the summer working at a hotel or resort. Or if you live nearby a fairly trendy tourist destination start by calling around locally.
- Amusement Park – Once again this is the beginning of the season for many theme parks or at least the busiest time for parks open year round. This idea may seem a little odd for some, but spending your days in the sun isn’t a bad way to spend them.
- Childcare – Many daycares open up their doors to school age children during the summer, increasing the need for more help. Also there may be families in your area who are looking for someone to watch their kids for the summer. This is another great way to make some extra money without leaving the comfort of your own home. Remember though, if you start watching more than one family’s children in your home you need to look into licensing yourself as a daycare facility. But if you just stick with one family you are exempt from licensing.
- Summer Camps – Whether it be the traditional full summer camp experience in the mountains somewhere or the shorter day camps via your local parks and recreation district, this is a constant source of summer jobs. One that will allow you to enjoy your summer and possibly even bring your kids depending on the age and the camp.
If you do have to find quick work for the summer why not make the best of it and do something fun? Good luck!
