Any student—high school, vocational, or college—can benefit from job experience. Whether that’s a part-time job, seasonal job, or internship. The hands-on experiences gained help to make you a more well-rounded individual.
Your work experiences are great additions to brag sheets, resumes, and cover letters. Your work may even provide scholarship essay content or ideas.
With the summer season fast approaching, it’s now the time to begin looking for that special summer job experience. Did we mention these jobs can also be a way to help you pay for tuition?
As many students have a summer break, consider finding a seasonal job experience that will take you to a new place. Where can students find a summer job that doesn't feel like work? There’s a Web site geared toward these exact types of jobs!
CoolWorks is a job platform that “features job opportunities in great places.” Students can use their site to locate jobs across the United States. If a temporary move to a new place scares you, CoolWorks offers housing filter features.
Look for full-time or part-time job opportunities that provide housing, with features like pet-friendly accommodations. Use the CoolWorks search function to find jobs by state, national park, employer types, seasons, and more.
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Award Amount: $2,000 In the meantime, visit our National Scholarship Directory to sift through thousands of scholarship options. Save time on your scholarship search by creating a Fastweb profile. Our algorithm uses your profile to find scholarship matches that fit you!!
The Best Part-Time Job for Your Interests or Major
Try picking a summer job that fits your intended major in some fashion. For instance, a first-aid job works great for a nursing student. Business students may also consider customer service positions to gain an understanding of running a successful business. A camp counselor position would work for elementary education majors too. Using the top majors of Fastweb users, we searched the CoolWorks site to find part-time jobs that serve as a nice supplement to a student's intended career. Check out the suggestions we found on CoolWorks below:Seasonal Jobs for Education Students
Outdoor Education Instructor at Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute– California FREE HOUSING! Adventure Logistics Specialist at Keystone Science School – Colorado Film Photography Instructor at Camp Nebagamon – Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Instructor at Higher Ground USA – IdahoSeasonal Jobs for Nursing, Health Science, Health Services Students
Camp Nurse at Friends of Camp Gallagher-- Washington First Aid Provider at Walton’s Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp – California Health Technician at Camp Tawonga – California Wilderness Therapy Instructor at New Vision Wilderness – WisconsinSeasonal Jobs for Biology Students
Reindeer Handler at Borealis Basecamp – Alaska Horseback Guide at Sage Outdoor Adventures – Colorado Kennel Help at Durango Dog Ranch – Colorado Trail Guide at Mystic Saddle Ranch – Colorado Fishing Guide at Whaler’s Cover Lodge – AlaskaSeasonal Jobs for Business Students
Schooner, Ferry Crew and Captains - Maine Guest Services Manager – Wyoming Brand Manager – Idaho HOUSING INCLUDED! Night Auditor – MontanaSeasonal Jobs for Construction Students
Construction/Maintenance at Bearskin Lodge – Minnesota Maintenance Engineer at Beaver Creek Lodge – Colorado HOUSING, MEALS & RANCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDED! Maintenance/Drivers at Lost Creek Ranch – WyomingSeasonal Jobs for Culinary Students
Lead Sous Chef at the Art of Living Retreat Center – North Carolina Pastry Chef at Bar NI Ranch – Colorado Prep Cook at French Broad Outpost Ranch – Tennessee Prep Chef at Taku Glacier Lodge Inc. – AlaskaSeasonal Jobs for Computer Science Students
HOUSING INCLUDED! Camp Facilities Technician at Under Canvas Inc – Utah Resort Maintenance Tech at Zion Mountain Ranch – Utah Remember, a part-time summer job title that matches your major is not required; think outside of the box and choose a job that incorporates some elements of what you may be doing as a professional. As you browse jobs, look for ways a job could help broaden your career-field perspective.Scholarships for Adventure Seekers
Students looking for a part-time summer job outdoors should also consider similar scholarship opportunities to apply for. The scholarships listed below are another way to help you pay for school.”Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest
Deadline: 6/7/23Award Amount: $10,000
Ocean Awareness Contest
Deadline: 6/13/23Award Amount: $1,500
Driven Coffee Scholarship
Deadline: 6/30/23Award Amount: $500
Minecraft Scholarship
Deadline: 7/31/23Award Amount: $2,000
Claes Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship
Deadline: 8/1/23Award Amount: $2,000 In the meantime, visit our National Scholarship Directory to sift through thousands of scholarship options. Save time on your scholarship search by creating a Fastweb profile. Our algorithm uses your profile to find scholarship matches that fit you!!
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Shawna Newman
Managing Editor, Contributing Writer
Shawna Newman is the Managing Editor and a writer at Fastweb. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her direct work with college admissions teams, financial aid officers, college deans, ...
