How to find holiday work in today’s hottest industries
Don’t wait to take the first step in your holiday job search. Whether your goal is a temporary or part-time holiday job that provides flexibility and extra income or a more long-term role, we can help you find what you’re looking for. Our team at PeopleReady shares four industries with the most available holiday jobs this season.
Retail
According to predictions by eMarketer, U.S. holiday retail ecommerce sales will break records this year, reaching $271.58 billion — a 9.5% increase from 2023. As a result, retailers need friendly, hard-working candidates to satisfy consumers and provide a great shopping experience. A part-time or temporary seasonal retail job often provides scheduling flexibility so that you can still spend time with family and enjoy holiday celebrations.
Seasonal jobs hiring in retail may include:
- Clerks and cashiers
- Customer service representatives
- Display and product assemblers
- Inventory assistants
- Merchandisers
- Store update assistants
Warehouses and manufacturing
The growth and convenience of online shopping has changed customer expectations. Holiday shoppers want their orders to arrive at their doorsteps quickly even during the busiest time of year. As a result, manufacturers and warehouses often need extra holiday help. You can be part of making and delivering gifts that spread holiday cheer.
Seasonal jobs hiring in warehouses and manufacturing facilities may include:
- Assembly line workers
- Pickers and packers
- Machine operators
- Pickers and packers
- Shipping and receiving workers
- Sorters, inspectors and inventory assistants
Hospitality
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than seasonal jobs that help people relax and enjoy this time of year? The holidays often see more people traveling, dining out and hosting parties. That means greater activity at your local hotels, resorts, banquet halls and restaurants. In turn, you can find many flexible holiday jobs.
Seasonal jobs hiring in hospitality may include:
- Concierges
- Guest services representatives
- Housekeepers
- Food service workers
- Hosts or hostesses
- Prep cooks and line cooks
Events and venues
The holiday season means a variety of live events, including concerts, theatre productions and major sporting events. Local communities often host lighting ceremonies, carnivals and holiday markets to get everyone in a festive mood. Meanwhile, many companies are also scheduling in-person holiday parties to celebrate their teams. With greater demand, events and venues are actively recruiting holiday workers for various roles.
Seasonal jobs hiring in events and venues may include:
- Banquet servers
- Bartenders
- Concession workers
- Parking attendants
- Ushers
- Ticket takers
Find the best holiday jobs for you with PeopleReady
Whether you want to earn extra income, learn new skills or just find work that fits your busy schedule, part-time holiday jobs are a great option. Are you searching for “seasonal jobs near me?” PeopleReady has jobs available for you in more than 600 communities with companies close to home. See our tips for landing a holiday job plus more info on how PeopleReady supports your search for seasonal jobs hiring for the holidays.
Meanwhile, we make your search for seasonal jobs easier than ever through our website or our JobStack app. JobStack has you covered with 24/7 access to temporary and part-time jobs in your local area. During the holiday season, we can connect you with seasonal jobs in many exciting industries.
