It’s Christmas, which means seasonal work has dried up, and your bank account is drained.
“After the holiday hus🃏tle, many seasonal gigs seem to fade away, leaving job seekers uncertain,” said Qasim Hussain, president of, a job search app.
The good news isꦇ that actually “January and February are brimming with opportunities for those who know where to look and how to adapt,” said Hussain. In fact, he believes that the clean slate of a new year holds ✅“untapped potential” for those savvy enough to pursue more unconventional sideline careers.
Ahead, creative waysꦗ to land seas﷽onal gigs over the coming months.
Take down decorations
“People enjoy the act of putting up holiday lights and large inflatable cre▨atures, but may dread the work of removing [them],” said Laci Baker, a career adviser at the University of Phoenix. That’s why Baker recommends posting on an app like to share your interest in removing these items for your neighbors or local businesses, for a fair fee.
Help people accomplish their resolutions
Come the new year, the glitterati is on aꦡ big kick to do all-important🌟 things like tidy up their closets and clean out their junk drawer.
“Pe꧂ople make a lot of resolutions as the new year begins,” said Baker, noting that getting organized is one popular objective. To peddle your organizational skills, sign up with or try enrolling as 𓂃a Tasker on
If you’re a fitness or yoga instructor, offer your services to those looking to get in shape.ꦫ Or, if you have a hobby you’re passionate about, like playing an instrument or knitting, you can teach new learner.
Offer handyman services
“Small house repairs or improvements can pop up after the first month of snow, ice or wind in winter,” said Baker, who sends interested helpers to or to find people who need help with projects like bꦗranch removal, reattaching porch handrails and taking apart tables to facilitate disposal.
“If you’re looking for something morꦍe physical, consider snow removal,” suggested Matthew Warzel, president of resume writing firm . “Many people need help shoveling their driveways and sidewalks during the winter months. You can advertise your services on social media or use apps like to find clients in your area,” he said.
You can also assist people with moving by becoming a𝓡 helper on . “You could go old-school by sharing a flier at a coffee shop or go modern and post on a neighborhood app,” said Baker. “Let word of mouth keep the momentum going.ℱ”
Staff events and seasonal operations
Amanda Webster, chief operating officer of , a national lending program and financial consulting firm based inꦬ Tampa, Fla., said event staffing is a high-demand seasonal job opportunity in January and February at ice skating rinks, seasonal festivals and more.
“During winter, demand often increases for roles such as event coordinators, security🐎 personnel and ticket sellers,” said W🌟ebster, who suggested checking out agencies such as , and
Webster recommends keeping an eye✅ on the websites and social media pages of popular event venues in ♏NYC, such as Bryant Park Winter Village or Central Park’s ice skating rinks, as they often post job openings for seasonal positions.
“When applying, emphasize your organizationa☂l skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in fast-paced environments,” said Webster. “Event coordinators and staff often need to handle logistics, coordinate vendors, and ensure a smooth event experience for attendees.”
You can also scout out the eve🦂nt-listing platforms and f𒀰or winter events in the tristate area. Some event organizers on these sites post job opportunities for event staff or coordinators in the event descriptions, said Webster.
“Remember that while these gigs may not always lead 🌜to full-time positions, they can be a fun and flexible way to earn extra income during January and Februa🃏ry, especially in NYC,” she added.
Head to a tourist haven
“So many roles have a cycle or season, so the tapering of one busy season may be the rise of another,” said Tiffinee Swanson, a leadership and career coach at in Roch🧸ester, Minn.
During January and February, hospitality opportunities abound as travelers flock to ski towns or snowbird in warm-weather destinations. Swanson points job seekers to , wher♕e you can find winter seasonal work in both cold and warm locales.
“Other seasons include tax season, and spring break sea♈son,🌱 especially for seasonal airline workers,” added Swanson.
Assist and organize
Jo🐽in platforms like and to try your skills as a virtual assistant, said Hussain. In January, many seek help in kicking off the new year on a more productive note, so it’s a good time to offer assistance to entrepreneurs and professionals.
Expeꦕct to do tasks like managing schedules and emails, arranging travel and ordering supplie🎃s. “The beauty of virtual gigs is that they are not bound by geographical constraints, providing a flexible option for those in and around NYC,” said Hussain.
Head to LinkedIn
You might think of as a platform solely for full-time employment, but Baker said that general job searching via LinkedIn works for gig economy-based jobs too. Baker suggests using terms like✅ “gig work” in the 🐠search terms.
People also search for services ranging from virtual assisting to graphic design on , and you can enroll as a services provider iꦡn your areas of exp🃏ertise.
