Way OT: Summer Jobs

Submitted by drboud on
Got any ideas? Do they actually exist in Ann Arbor

ChitownWolverine82

April 13th, 2010 at 1:55 PM ^

I don't know if they have any openings in Ann Arbor, but I was a Casual Carrier for the USPS during my summers (01-04). The USPS is everywhere, so its something to check out. I made $14 an hour and the job was nice because you were off on your own most of the day. Only drawback was working on Saturdays, but only for 4 hours. I would work between 30-40 hours a week and they pay overtime.

ChitownWolverine82

April 13th, 2010 at 3:10 PM ^

Just check with your local post office to see if they are looking to hire Casual Carriers for the summer. No car needed, but you will need transportation to and from the Post Office (you get to drive the trucks out on route). Qualifications would be a HS diploma, no criminal record, and pass a drug test. You must also be in good health, be able to carry up to 35lbs for extended periods of time (doesn't really happen, but its a requirement). Try to have a reference if you can, but from what I remember, I had some and didn't need them.

Wolverine In Exile

April 13th, 2010 at 2:48 PM ^

if you're a science / engineering major, there's crap loads of research jobs for the summer-- you just have to go and talk to professors and look for "REU" (Research experience for undergrads) or Summer research programs. They won't pay well, but you'll get some good experience you can turn around into a good internship the following year. Other options: - Umpire for youth / adult baseball: if you're qualified, you can umpire youth baseball for over $20/game, cash if you get in with one of the travel teams in legion or federation ball. Work 4-5 nights for two hours and you can have enough to make rent. - Food service at the U dorms: always a need there with summer camper programs - Just looking at mlive.com's job search, I found summer jobs for grounds crew at an apartment complex, a clerical assistant at a Kerrytown retailer, and a front desk worker at a hotel. Get on the internet and look man!

BlockM

April 13th, 2010 at 3:10 PM ^

In the future, it's really important to look for internships, etc. earlier in the year. A lot of places will be hiring interns in January or February.

MGoBender

April 13th, 2010 at 5:38 PM ^

It's funny this is up here because I just got offered a PT summer job I applied and interviewed for. It's only 12 hours a week, but coupled with some high school soccer reffing and baseball/softball umping, I should be able to cover all my rent, bills, and "summer in AA" bar tabs. Found the job through: studentemployment.umich.edu This is the third straight summer it has come through for me. Apply early and often, though, as I think each summer it took 3-6 tries before I found the right fit and offer.

Pete the Numbat

April 13th, 2010 at 7:47 PM ^

Always need help, you pick your shifts, and the starting pay's over 8.50 plus you can usually end up mooching enough food to cut into your food bill and meet some interesting people