Summer Opportunities for Students
Summer is almost here, which for most students, means a break from classes. High school and college students have plenty of options on how to spend their free time in the summer. Here are a few suggestions of positions available on a seasonal or temporary basis where students have the opportunity to earn some money, learn a new skill, or pursue their academic interests in a real-world setting.
Summer Jobs for Students
Many industries employ students for entry-level positions. Here are a few of the most common:- The restaurant industry is a great way to gain job experience, as well as a paycheck. Working as a host, server, dishwasher, or line cook will help you develop skills, such as customer service and how to prioritize, that you will use throughout your professional career.
- Younger children are also out of school during the summer, creating a greater need for caregivers. Students can earn money babysitting for a few children, or working as a camp counselor.
- Heading to the pool is a must in the summer heat, so there is always a need for lifeguards. This job requires certification, but ensures your summer will be spent outdoors.
- Grocery and retail stores are often hiring entry-level employees for inventory, sales, and cashier positions. Jobs in these fields are less seasonally influenced, so they may have the potential to become more than just a summer job.
- Farms and ranches need more helpers in the warmer months. The work will likely be very labor intensive and involve tasks such as planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting crops, working with horses and cattle, or even selling produce at a farmer’s market. This is a great summer job if you are interested in horticulture, agriculture, and animal husbandry.
- Be your own boss by mowing lawns and doing other landscaping tasks. Promoting your services can be done by putting the word out with family, neighbors, and friends, putting some signs up in neighborhoods, or by distributing some flyers in mailboxes.