Summer is here. It’s the season for travel, seeing friends from home, beach trips, ice cream, and so much more. But these activities can get expensive! To help you make extra cash this summer, we’ve put together a list of jobs any college student can get, no matter what your experience level or your location.
Dog lovers – this one’s for you. Spend your summer getting paid to hang out with other people’s dogs. Choose your own schedule and get outdoors as you enjoy the company of your new best friends. Added bonus for guys: This is sure to get you attention from the ladies.
Choose from companies like Rover and Walkio, or apply to both to get more requests (and cash)!
Locations: Rover: All 50 states; Walkio: Currently in FL, GA, IN, NC, TN, TX
Get the inside scoop of one of the biggest athletic retailers in America by showing off new ASICS products. Best part? You’ll get a free pair of ASICS shoes when you represent this premier running company from July through September.
Locations: All 50 States
Love working with kids? Be an occasional date night sitter, part- or full-time nanny, or mother’s helper. As a babysitter or nanny, you’ll be able to set your own rates and keep up to 100% of what you make.
Choose from companies like Sitter and UrbanSitter – or apply to both to get more requests (and cash)!
Locations: Sitter: All 50 states; UrbanSitter: AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, FL, IL, MA, MN, NC, NV, NY, PA, OR, TX, WA
Get in shape while making money by helping people move. As a Bellhop, you get to choose your own hours so you can make extra cash whenever is best for you. Best of all, you get to choose your teammates so you can work with your friends!
Location: All 50 states
This classic job for college students has been around for a while because successful reps make lots of money. Work as much or as little as you’d like around your own summer schedule. There is NO cold calling involved. Meet with people either in person or on Skype – whatever works for you!
Location: All 50 states
Love coffee? So do we. Working for Starbucks gets you awesome perks like a free bag of coffee every week, one free food and drink item every shift, 30% off all additional menu items and, of course, smelling like coffee all the time. Plus, employees who work more than 20 hours per week are also eligible for medical benefits.
Starbucks is one of the biggest employers of college students in the USA — more than 70% of Starbucks’ U.S. partners (employees) are students or aspiring students. According to Glassdoor, 78% of employees would recommend the company to a friend.
Locations: All 50 states
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