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 fell slightly last year, and it’s expected to decrease even further this year because of looming tariffs and inflation, according to Challenger, Gray, and Christmas. Still, retailers hope to hire over 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

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.

Amazon

Amazon’s one business that’s not holding back their holiday hiring in 2025. The shipping and logistics company is planning on hiring 250,000 seasonal workers this year, according to Yahoo! Finance. 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.

UPS or USPS

Given that most shopping occurs online, delivery drivers are a huge need around the holidays. Available jobs differ between UPS and USPS as well as number of openings. Check their websites for seasonal job openings in your area.

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. Challenger, Grey, and Christmas report that Bath & Body Works plans to hire 32,000 seasonal employees at the fragrance chain. What makes this deal super sweet? A 30 - 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.

Macy’s

Macy’s plans to hire seasonal employees this year but is not releasing job opening figures to the public, just like Kohl’s and Target. Availability will differ by location and needs. Looking for a part-time seasonal job? Find them now on ZipRecruiter.

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.