How to Find a Summer Job

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By Terria Fleming
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work at a fair this summer

If you're in need of a summer job, don't worry there are lots of fun, interesting, and even adventurous, jobs out there.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

time
energy
perseverance
internet connection

Step 1

If you don't already have a resume, you'll need to prepare a decent one. Many summer job employers will ask to see your resume, so it's best to be prepared. If you need help then check out some books on resume preparation, or research resumes online for assistance.
Step 2

See the resources below for various internet sites that list summer jobs, including camp jobs, resort jobs, care taking jobs, farm and ranch jobs and many other kinds of jobs.

Like any regular job hunt, you want to be prepared and treat your job hunt seriously. Dress nicely for any interviews, have a good resume, and practise your phone and email skills in case the job you apply for is in another area or another state.
Step 3

If you want a summer job in your local area, then do some research into the kinds of summer jobs available. This is easy if you live in a tourist area, or near a National park, for example. Ask at your local employment office about summer or seasonal jobs in your area.
Step 4

In the USA, an interesting summer job can be found at your county or state fairs. Apply through your local employment agency, as that is probably where these jobs get advertised. They do in Oregon anyway, where I live.

The jobs at county and state fairs range from food service, parking, ticket taking, security, office work, to helping with the contests, and the fair rides, and the games.

Most fair jobs last a week or two at most, and usually pay minimum wage or a bit above that. You can have a lot of fun though, because you can roam around and check out the fair events and fair food during your hours off and during your lunch time. Sometimes, you get fair tickets too, so these jobs can be a way to have some inexpensive family fun, as well as earn a little summer cash.

Workers at state and county fairs range from teenagers to senior citizens, so it's a good fill-in job for retirees or students off for the summer vacation.
Step 5

Summer jobs are also available at resorts, summer camps, ranches and farms, and through the national Park Service. See resources below for web sites that list these kinds of summer jobs.