5 Paid Opportunities That Need Motivated College Students Right Now

Looking for a part-time job or internship you can take on as the school year starts? Below are five paid opportunities that are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and fast-learning college students right now.

1. Senior Blogger, CollegeVine

Want to improve your writing skills and expand your portfolio? CollegeVine is hiring bloggers to write about college admissions and lifestyle topics, and you’ll be paid $35-70 per article. Apply now.

2. Brand Ambassador, WayBack

Not to be confused with us here at WayUp (we’re hiring campus reps, too!), WayBack is on the lookout for paid Brand Ambassadors to market its products, conduct demos and keep track of sales and expenses.

Even better, WayBack Brand Ambassador on average make $3,000 per semester, so you’ll definitely make it rain in the fall. Apply now.

3. Operations Intern, Ox Verte

As a paid Operations and Supply Chain Management Intern at fast-growing food company Ox Verte, you’ll do a little bit of everything: Tracking logistics, creating production reports, ensuring deliveries, performing customer service and more. Apply now.

4. Sales and Account Management Intern, GymHit Software

Want to get a crash course in sales? GymHit is looking for a self-motivated and excited Sales and Account Management Intern to help with cold calling, make pitches and close deals. And the great news is, the harder you work, the more money you get, because GymHit works on a commissions-based model. Apply now.

5. Business Development and Marketing Intern, goTenna

Tech startup goTenna is seeking a paid Business Development and Marketing Intern to perform extensive research, provide assistance in trade shows, file important reports and more.

Additionally, this intern gets to work directly with the company’s co-founder, a rare opportunity for college students looking to break into business, entrepreneurship and any other field.  Apply here.

Trying to find a paid opportunity you can take on this semester to earn extra cash and gain valuable work experience? We’ve got thousands of listing on WayUp that you’re qualified for, so take a look!

Lily Herman

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