Summer Job Search: Try These Companies

This comprehensive list covers a wide range of industries and companies that often hire last-minute summer help. We compiled it from a variety of sources. These companies have hired summer help in the past, so they are likely to again. Be sure to reach out to these businesses directly to inquire about any available positions. Good luck with your job search!

Retail Stores:

• Target

• Walmart

• Macys

• Best Buy

• Home Depot

• Lowes

• Gap

• H&M

• Forever 21

• Old Navy

Restaurants and Fast-Food Chains:

• McDonalds

• Starbucks

• Chipotle

• Panera Bread

• Subway

• Dominos

• Pizza Hut

• Dunkin Donuts

• Taco Bell

• KFC

Hotels and Resorts:

• Marriott International

• Hilton Hotels and Resorts

• Hyatt Hotels

• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

• InterContinental Hotels Group

• Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

• Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

• Holiday Inn

• Radisson Hotels

• Best Western Hotels and Resorts

Amusement Parks and Recreational Facilities:

• Disney Parks and Resorts

• Universal Parks and Resorts

• Six Flags

• Cedar Fair

• SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

• LEGOLAND Parks

• Hershey Entertainment and Resorts

• Dave and Buster’s

• Topgolf

• Bowling alleys and mini-golf facilities

Summer Camps:

• YMCA

• Boy Scouts of America

• Girl Scouts of the USA

• 4-H Camps

• Religious camps

• Specialty camps (e.g., sports camps, arts camps)

Landscaping and Gardening Companies:

• TruGreen

• BrightView

• The Davey Tree Expert Company

• LandCare

• Lawn Doctor

• Weed Man

• Scotts LawnService

• SavATree

• Bartlett Tree Experts

• The Grounds Guys

Event Planning and Catering Companies:

• Eventbrite

• Cvent

• WeddingWire

• The Knot

• Aramark

• Sodexo

• Compass Group

• Wolfgang Puck Catering

• Centerplate

• Levy Restaurants

Temporary Staffing Agencies:

• Adecco

• Kelly Services

• ManpowerGroup

• Randstad

• Robert Half

• Express Employment Professionals

• Aerotek

• Allegis Group

• Adecco

• AppleOne

Grocery Stores:

• Kroger

• Publix Super Markets

• Safeway

• Albertsons

• Whole Foods Market

• Trader Joe’s

• Wegmans

• H-E-B

• Meijer

• Giant Food

Local Farms and Agricultural Businesses:

• Local farmers markets

• Agriculture cooperatives

• Pick-your-own fruit farms

• Dairy farms

• Vineyards and wineries

• Greenhouses and nurseries

Home Improvement Stores:

• Ace Hardware

• Menards

• True Value

• Sherwin-Williams

• Lumber Liquidators

• Floor & Decor

• The Home Depot

• Lowes

• Harbor Freight Tools

• Tractor Supply Co.

Tech Retailers and Electronics Stores:

• Apple

• Best Buy

• Microsoft Store

• Samsung

• Verizon Wireless

• AT&T

• T-Mobile

• Sprint

• GameStop

• Micro Center

Outdoor and Sporting Goods Retailers:

• REI

• Dick’s Sporting Goods

• Bass Pro Shops

• Cabela’s

• Academy Sports & Outdoors

• Sportsman’s Warehouse

• Orvis

• Gander Outdoors

• Big 5 Sporting Goods

• Modell’s Sporting Goods

Auto Parts and Accessories Stores:

• AutoZone

• Advance Auto Parts

• O’Reilly Auto Parts

• NAPA Auto Parts

• Pep Boys

• Carquest Auto Parts

• AutoAnything

• Summit Racing Equipment

• JEGS High Performance

• RockAuto

Health and Beauty Retailers:

• CVS Pharmacy

• Walgreens

• Ulta Beauty

• Sephora

• Bath & Body Works

• GNC

• Sally Beauty

• The Body Shop

• Vitamin Shoppe

• Rite Aid

• Pet Supply Stores:

• Petco

• PetSmart

• Chewy

• Tractor Supply Co. (for farm animals)

• Pet Supplies Plus

• Pet Valu

• Pet Supermarket

• Global Pet Foods

• Petland

• PetSense

Bookstores and Libraries:

• Barnes & Noble

• Books-A-Million

• Half Price Books

• The Strand Bookstore

• Powell’s Books

• Library systems (county or city libraries)

• University libraries

• Independent bookstores

• Comic book stores

• Educational supply stores

Airlines and Airports:

• Delta Air Lines

• American Airlines

• United Airlines

• Southwest Airlines

• JetBlue Airways

• Alaska Airlines

• Spirit Airlines

• Frontier Airlines

• Airports (for various positions)

• Airport services companies

Entertainment Venues:

• Movie theaters

• Concert venues

• Theaters and performing arts centers

• Bowling alleys

• Arcades and game centers

• Escape rooms

• Laser tag facilities

• Trampoline parks

• Paintball fields

• Miniature golf courses

• Museums and Cultural Institutions:

• Art museums

• History museums

• Science museums

• Children’s museums

• Zoos and aquariums

• Botanical gardens

• Historical sites and landmarks

• Cultural centers

• Libraries with museum exhibits

• Nature centers and wildlife sanctuaries