Money Makers: Seasonal and Holiday Jobs

Estimates show there will be a slight increase in holiday hiring this year over last.  Companies like Pearson, CVS Health, Mrs. Fields, HSN, Crate and Barrel, Nordstrom, and Disney have recently been hiring for temporary, seasonal, and holiday work.

Many of these positions are in the customer service and sales fields, but we also see an increase in hiring in areas like photography, event planning and data entry.

To showcase the different seasonal and holiday job opportunities available, FlexJobs has identified 10 holiday jobs hiring now.

1.      Event SpecialistAlternative Schedule, Temporary Job

Seeking an event specialist for a seasonal opportunity. Candidate will communicate with event guests via phone and email. Must ensure media follow their itineraries. HS diploma and prior related experience required.

2.      Seasonal Field RecruiterPart-Time Job

Seasonal, part-time role. Travel. Needs two to three years’ exp. in a leadership role and general knowledge of the labor market. Leverage existing partnerships with the community to generate applicant traffic and will generate excitement in the store.

3.      Call Center AgentSeasonal, Temporary Job

Seasonal position responding to customer inquiries and issues and aiding in order placement. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3-6 months’ prior related exp., ability to type 35 WPM, MS Office proficiency, and schedule flexibility.

4.      TutorFull-Time, Temporary Job

Tutors are being sought to teach students of varied ages to read, including those on the autism spectrum and dyslexia. Will provide one-on-one instruction. Seasonal position with paid training with pay rate of $17.00/hr.

5.      Sales RepresentativeSeasonal, Telecommute Job

Full-time, seasonal, work-from-home opportunity for sales. Respond to inbound calls to promote sales. Must have a high school diploma or GED, residence in the Nashville area, analog landline phone service, and telephone headset.

6.      Data EntryFull-Time, Temporary Job

Seasonal job. Responsible for keying orders and handling catalog requests. The candidate should have a positive attitude and conduct activities that align with safety standards and rules. A high school diploma/GED is required.

7.      Sales AssociatePart-Time Job

Provide product information to customers, drive sales, and ensure an excellent customer experience to guests of a retail store. Part-time, entry-level position. Must have a high school diploma and be available to work weekends and holidays.

8.      Online Beauty StylistSeasonal, Temporary Job

Seasonal position helping customers via chat, phone, and email. Must have knowledge of cosmetics, conflict management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Beauty industry experience is preferred. Bonus for season completion.

9.      Data Entry, Image Edit ClerkAlternative Schedule, Temporary Job

Temporary data entry position is responsible for accurately entering data, performing image edits. Computer proficiency, 30+ WPM typing skills, hour flexibility, strong data entry ability required. Short-term, seasonal job.

10.  Seasonal Clerk, CashierFull-Time, Temporary Job

Responsible for operating a cash register, following procedures and policies, greeting customers, and pricing merchandise. A high school diploma is preferred. Seasonal job lasting 5-6 months; pay rate of $14/hr.

Tips for Landing Your Own Seasonal or Holiday Job

First, figure out why you’d like a seasonal job. What’s your motivation? For many people, seasonal jobs are a way to bring in extra income, either to support the holiday spending so many of us do, or simply to pay down debt, add to savings, or save up for next year’s vacation. But they can also allow for gaining experience in a new field.

Understand the requirements of a holiday job. One of the biggest is being able to work throughout the holiday season! Employers need to hire people who will be able to work through the holidays, which now sometimes includes the day of the holiday itself, like Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Put your best self forward. If you want to keep your holiday job going long-term, make sure you show what a capable and dependable person you are. Take opportunities to stand out, offer to help, and show your skills outside of the holiday job you’re in.