Seasonal Part-Time Jobs to Apply for Now

If you’ve visited a Target, Walmart, or craft store in the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed that the orange bags of Halloween candy, costumes, and scream-inducing décor have been replaced with twinkly lights, fir trees, and gift wrap. We are officially in the holiday season, whether you’re ready or not. Fortunately, these signs at your local retail stores indicate that seasonal hiring is upon us as well.

The Demand for Seasonal Jobs

Holiday hiring has been robust for the past few years; however, a soft labor market and expected decreased consumer spending mean that there will be less holiday jobs available this year, according to The Economic Times. Still, retailers hope to hire around 400,000 seasonal employees around the country.

Seasonal Employers that are Hiring

If you’re in the market for a holiday job, there are likely plenty of retailers in your area hiring. Below is the holiday job outlook for several nationwide employers.

Target

According to The Economic Times, Target plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers, with starting wages between $15 and $24 per hour. Part-time employees at Target will have access to a 10% store discount, flexible scheduling (including weekends only), and free mental health support as well as low-cost virtual doctor visits. Seasonal jobs at Target include pick-up runners, guest advocates, cashiers, and supply chain facility staff. Expanded in 2023, Target’s hiring seasonal employees to assist with Starbucks order pickup and return services. Find Target jobs on Monster.

Amazon

Amazon’s one business that’s not holding back their holiday hiring in 2023. The shipping and logistics company is planning on hiring 250,000 seasonal workers this year, according to The Economic Times. You may not know it, but there is very likely an Amazon distribution center near your hometown or college town. These warehouses will be hiring seasonal workers at Amazon in addition to more delivery drivers. Amazon offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay. Find Amazon jobs on Monster.

UPS or USPS

Given that most shopping occurs online, delivery drivers are a huge need around the holidays: • UPS is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers, and you can land a job with them in as little as 25 minutes. • USPS is hiring 10,000 seasonal workers to help transport holiday mail and packages. Find UPS jobs on Monster.

1-800-Flowers

1-800-Flowers is hiring more than 8,000 seasonal workers in Illinois, Ohio, and Oregon for the holiday season. Remote seasonal jobs may also be available from this employer.

Bath & Body Works

If you want a holiday job that will leave you smelling like a winter wonderland 24/7, consider a part-time job at Bath & Body Works. Opportunities are available in retail stores as well as distribution centers. What makes this deal super sweet? A 40% discount for holiday workers.

Kohl’s

In addition to competitive pay, Kohl’s employees can create flexible working schedules and are eligible for medical care, weekly paychecks, and a 15 – 35% discount, depending on the day. Find Kohl's jobs on Monster.

Macy’s

Macy’s is aiming to hire 31,500 seasonal employees for the holiday season, according to Fox Business. The department store is hoping to attract candidates with the opportunity to become full-time after the holidays, an average starting wage of $17 – 20 per hour, and store discounts.

Companies Offering Tuition Reimbursement

Many retailers have begun to offer employer tuition reimbursement to part-time employees in addition to competitive pay. If you stay on after the holidays, your work at one of these companies could help you pay for college. Some employers may require employees to work for a certain number of days before they are eligible, whereas Target allows employees to qualify for this benefit on the first day. If you’re curious about whether your holiday employer offers tuition reimbursement as a benefit, just ask! The following employers offer tuition reimbursement as a benefit: • Target – Employees have access to more than 250 business-aligned programs at 40+ schools, colleges and universities (both online and in-person) with no out-of-pocket costs. • Amazon – Employees can receive full tuition reimbursement as well as funding for associate’s degrees, high school completion, GEDs, and ESLs. • UPS – Employees can receive up to $5,250 per calendar year and a lifetime maximum of $25,000. • Walmart -- Employees can earn high school diplomas, college degrees, skilled trades, and professional certificates at no cost. The company will cover all costs for select online programs from universities. • Publix -- Employees can claim up to $4,000 per year and a lifetime maximum of $16,000. For other courses, programs and majors outside of what Publix has specified, employees can receive up to $2,200 per year and a lifetime maximum of $4,400.