Add to OnlywireWhether you are a teacher off for the summer, a teenager trying to earn some extra cash, or a college student preparing for the fall, summer jobs are plentiful if you know where to find them. Most people relate summer jobs with babysitting and mowing lawns but there are so many more exciting opportunities available.
INTERNSHIP JOBS
If you're looking to jump-start your career or add a little spice to your resume, an internship job may be for you. These positions used to consist of sharpening pencils, getting coffee, and perhaps filing papers. An internship today will have you in the mix of things, actually learning hands-on. One example is listed below.
Tax Internship - MMC Corporate Tax
The MMC Corporate Tax department is looking for a summer and fall intern to assist with: Annual reports, Small corporate returns, Preparations for tax returns, Sales and use returns, Personal property...
- Career Level: Student
- Job Type: Employee
- Job Status: Part Time
ALASKAN FISHING JOBS
This is not a job for everyone, but it is certainly an exciting one. Crew members working on small fishing boats are normally not paid until the end of the season. They are given a percentage of what the boat earns for its catch. Typically, if a five-man crew catches $100,000 of salmon, at the end of the summer the captain takes his share, which is 35-40% and the deckhands each get 10% or $10,000. Expenses are deducted ($2,000), leaving crew members with $8,000. Larger vessels pay hourly, $7.15 to $10.50 plus overtime. Many companies pay a bonus based on the amount of fish processed (50-75 cents per hour worked).
THEME PARK JOBS
Whether you want to work in a booth or dress up like Tigger, there are many jobs available in the theme parks across the country. Theme parks hire as many as 10,000 employees per summer, so you have a good chance of landing a gig. The pay will vary, but some places give you perks such as Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio. They have openings for Food Service, Lifeguard, Park Operations, Merchandising, and Accommodations. The starting pay is minimum wage plus a $1.00 per hour bonus for working the entire summer. They provide low cost housing and meals on-site, free access to the park, free shuttle to local shopping, internet access, and a low-cost health clinic. Not bad if you want to get away from your hometown and work for the summer.
JOBS FOR TEENS
If you are between 14-17 and looking for a summer job, you may need to get a work permit to legally work. There are also laws stating how many hours and how late you are able to work. This is for your protection. Depending on your location, you can work in grocery stores, fast-food establishments, retail stores, and other places. In addition, you can check your local paper or make up fliers listing your skills. Babysitting, lawn care, newspaper route, etc. Check the boards in your local supermarket bulletin boards for "Helped Wanted" ads.
There are tons of summer jobs available for the young, old, and in between. You might even discover your niche or a career change while working a summer job.
Knowing where to look and doing a bit of research can help you find a summer job. There are many opportunities available other than babysitting or mowing lawns. Alaska summer jobs offer great wages for a short period of time, but can be a bit grueling if you're not prepared. Jeff Craft is a freelance writer for SummerJobs411.com and offer insightful information on finding and applying for summer employment including campground jobs, lifeguard jobs, tutoring jobs and retail jobs.
