Summer jobs come in all shapes and sizes — it’s just a matter of finding one that fits your unique lifestyle. When New York City-based Meg Hagar thinks back on all her summer jobs, she loved working at the New York Renaissance Faire: “The work was fun and it didn’t feel like 10 hours a day.” And the convenient weekend-only job let her fit in retail work during the week.<\/p>
But what’s the right summer job for you? Well, if warm sunny weather beckons you, seek an energetic job outdoors. If you want to be cool and comfortable, an office job may fit the bill. Have a busy schedule? Cobble together several different smaller gigs to create the right mix.<\/p>
Dan Nainan, also from New York City, spent active summer days as a bike messenger and more sedentary nights as a telemarketer. Between the two roles, he got lots of exercise, challenges and cash and calls it “the best summer.”<\/p>
Ideally, the best summer jobs will offer you both money and satisfaction. Here, we consider summer schedules and propose 25 flexible summer job ideas that you can do to fill your free time and make some cash.<\/p>
If you’re a student off for the summer or your regular job only runs during the school year, you can look for seasonal full-time work, like:<\/p>
Find a summer nanny job near you<\/a><\/p> Become a summer nanny<\/a> or fill in for a family whose nanny is taking the summer off. “I’ve been a summer nanny for the same family for three years now,” says college sophomore Maddie V. “It’s perfect for all of us because it’s right when the kids and I are all off of school.”<\/p> Find a companion caregiver job near you<\/a><\/p> Offer companion care or other senior care services<\/a> to older adults whose families need respite care relief during the summer.<\/p> Check local beaches, lakes and pool facilities that may be hiring reliable lifeguards and instructors for swimming lessons. As far as good summer jobs go, this one’s hard to beat!<\/p> Love to cook? Line up a job as a personal chef for families or older adults who want home-cooked meals.<\/p> Find. a summer tutor job near you<\/a><\/p> If you’re a teacher<\/a>, offer summer tutoring services<\/a> to kids who are behind or want to get ahead.<\/p> Find a pet caregiver job near you<\/a><\/p> Lots of families travel during the summer and leave pets behind. See if local kennels have job openings or offer your services as a pet sitter<\/a>.<\/p> Even a few weeks here and there during the summer can work for several great job opportunities, including:<\/p> Summer camps often hire enthusiastic counselors to fill in when regular counselors need time off.<\/p> Find one-time housekeeping\/organizing jobs near you<\/a><\/p> If you’re perpetually organized, look for jobs cleaning out garages and offices or organizing closets, kitchens or other messy spaces.<\/p> Reach out to nearby temp agencies to see if they have jobs openings the weeks you’re free. Some agencies focus on specific professions or talents, so find one that fits your resume.<\/p> Local gyms might welcome your workout know-how in jobs like yoga instructor or personal trainer.<\/p> Don’t let big blocks of free time go to waste when you could be earning some dough. Instead, consider these summer job options:<\/p> Are you an early riser? A lot of bakeries get cracking when most people are still sleeping.<\/p> Many cafés and other coffee shops also have early morning shifts to fill. Your morning cuppa included.<\/p> Find a dog walking job near you<\/a><\/p> You can check in on pets or walk dogs<\/a> dogs if you have a few hours during the middle of the day.<\/p> Offer to build or design web pages or handle social media for local businesses in your free time.<\/p> Plenty of companies give employees perks like summer Fridays (leaving early every Friday or getting all or some Fridays off completely). Use that time to make extra cash.<\/p> Find weekend babysitting jobs near you<\/a><\/p> All parents are tired, and that’s a fact. That’s why there’s usually a decent level of demand for date night babysitters<\/a>. “I work at a pool during summer days, but babysit almost every weekend,” says college student Emily Maly. “Some of the families I’ve knows for years, but each year [through the pool] I meet so many new ones.”<\/p> Find weekend housekeeping jobs near you<\/a><\/p> Offer housecleaning services<\/a> sprucing up vacation homes on Fridays, so everything is tidy for new weekend arrivals.<\/p> Find personal assistant jobs near you<\/a><\/p> Run errands for a busy family or an aging adult — or fill in for a business that is temporarily shorthanded.<\/p> Check local theaters, stadiums and concert venues to see if they need ushers or food service workers during busy Friday shows or games.<\/p> Just have your nights free? Then consider these types of summer jobs:<\/p> Restaurants always need night help, so summer waitstaff and bartending jobs are plentiful and the tips add up.<\/p> Summer is also a busy season for weddings and other occasions, so catering companies often have openings for servers and bussers.<\/p>2. Companion caregiver<\/strong><\/h3>
3. Lifeguard or swim instructor <\/strong><\/h3>
4. Personal chef <\/strong><\/h3>
5. Tutor <\/strong><\/h3>
6. Pet caregiver <\/strong><\/h3>
If you have random weeks off …<\/h2>
7. Backup camp counselor <\/strong><\/h3>
8. Home organizer<\/strong> <\/h3>
9. Office temp <\/strong><\/h3>
10. Fitness pro <\/strong><\/h3>
If you have mornings free or open blocks during the day …<\/h2>
11. Baker <\/strong><\/h3>
12. Barista <\/strong><\/h3>
13. Dog walker <\/strong><\/h3>
14. Tech pro <\/strong><\/h3>
If you have summer Fridays …<\/h2>
15. Sitter <\/strong><\/h3>
16. House cleaner <\/strong><\/h3>
17. Errand runner\/personal assistant <\/strong><\/h3>
18. Entertainment venue worker <\/strong><\/h3>
If you have summer nights available …<\/strong><\/h2>
19. Restaurant worker <\/strong><\/h3>
20. Catering staff <\/strong><\/h3>
21. Driver <\/strong><\/h3>