The following are just a few of the many options available to help you earn money in-between permanent, full-time jobs or if you just need some extra cash. We do not necessarily endorse the organizations below but offer them as ideas and resources for your search. As with all job opportunities, please use your own judgment when choosing to work for any of the employers or agencies below.
- Craigslist- Craigslist has a plethora of part-time jobs listed with descriptions ranging from salesperson to dance instructor to nanny. Look for the “part-time” link at the bottom of the “Jobs” section.
- Coffee Bars- Coffee bars offer flexible work schedules and, because San Francisco has at least one on every block, are generally close to home.
-Peets SF openings
-Starbucks- check with local stores
-Tully’s- check with local stores
- Focus Groups- The companies listed below organize focus groups for all different types of organizations. They are always looking for people to participate and pay rather well for it.
-Tragon
-Nichols Research
-G Focus Groups
-Infoco
-E-Focus Groups
-SurveySite
- Mystery Shopping- Mystery shoppers are paid to act like regular customers of banks, retail stores, restaurants, or even government offices, but are really there to report on cleanliness, food quality and customer service. These are some firms that hire mystery shoppers.
-Jancyn
-Mystery Shopping Providers Association
-Feedback Plus, Inc.
-Bestmark
-Intellishop
- Commercial and Extra Work-These local casting agencies are constantly looking for extras to use for commercials and movies. Get on their email lists to get regular casting calls; note that not all extra work is paid, so be sure to ask.
-Nancy Hayes Casting; 415-567-0108
-Beau Bonneau Casting; 415-346-CAST
