Summer Jobs in Ottawa

Graphic by Kylee Weber 

With how many students are now renting in Ottawa and the surrounding areas, there has to be a way to maintain some cash flow for rent money. With that being said, students are staying over the summer and we all know what that means: a summer job. 

Ottawa has many jobs that students can apply for, they just have to know where to look. 

Here are some summer jobs that can help you maintain paying your bills on time and avoid seeing an eviction notice taped to your front door. 

1. Orscheln Farm and Home - Sales Clerk
   Orscheln is an equal opportunity employer looking to hire full and part time employees with flexible schedules. Job tasks would include cleaning, cashiering, assembling products, assisting customers and much more. 

For more information on pay and job duties, visit the application here: Orscheln Farm and Home Application 

2. Walmart Distribution Center - Warehouse Associate
   The Walmart Distribution Center is looking to hire warehouse associates that are key parts to the movement of production throughout the warehouse. This is a physically demanding position that requires freight handling in a timely manner.
   
   Pay is anywhere between $19.45 and $21.90 an hour. For more information on job duties, visit the application here: Walmart DC Application
    

3. UPS - Package Handler

UPS is an equal opportunity employer that is seeking more package handlers at their Ottawa warehouse. UPS offers tuition assistance to students at an approved college, university, trade or technical school in amounts up to $25,000. If deemed eligible, this opportunity will become available on the first day of employment with UPS. 

Hours range from three and a half to four hours a day, up to 17-20 hours per week. For more information on pay and job duties, visit the application here: UPS Application
 

4. Fuel Expresso 17 - Convenience Store Clerk
   This is a fast-paced environment where job duties include cashiering, stocking and cleaning to maintain a good store appearance. They are looking for full and part time employees that will receive weekly pay.
   
   Pay starts at $11.00 an hour; for more information on this position, visit their website: Fuel Expresso 17  
    

5. Amazon - Picker Packer
   This position is in New Century, Kan. with hourly pay starting at $15.30. Available shifts are overnights, early mornings, days, evenings and weekends. As an Amazon employee, you will sort out larger and heavier packages before they head out for delivery.
   
   For more information, such as job requirements, visit the application here: Amazon Picker Picker Application

These jobs will help students maintain their high rents and also give them a little bit of spending money, too. For more job postings, visit Snagajob or Indeed’s website, or even the Ottawa, KS News page on Facebook.