The Atlanta job market has been on fire as of late. In fact, if you really want a job, there’s a good chance that you can land one. But that doesn’t mean that it will be easy.
Atlanta is can e a job seeker’s paradise for full-time employment, but especially for side gigs. But what are the best side jobs in Atlanta?
Along with some lucrative side hustles, side jobs proliferate the local marketplace, but you have to be a bit creative. You don’t have to wash windows to pull a triple-figure supplementary income every week.
These Side Jobs Pay Well & Are Hiring Right Now In Atlanta
One of the advantages of a side job is that you can set your own schedule and work at a pace you’re most comfortable with. Of course, that will have a major bearing on your earnings.
I’m going to show you some positions that mostly anyone can do here in Atlanta. Here are the best side jobs in Atlanta right now:
Atlanta Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta is hosting an ATL Airport Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m..
Here’s what you need to know:
- Dress up for the interview.
- You can register for live video interviews
- Must pass a 10-year federal background check
United Site Services
United Site Services in Alpharetta is hiring service technicians. The pay is between $15.50 and $19 an hour plus commission. There is also a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
- To apply, RSVP to United’s virtual hiring fair being held from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Remote Positions Hiring In Atlanta
If you’re looking to work-from-home, there are several options for stay-at-home moms and others in Atlanta.
Randstad
Randstad is hiring for a Sales Engineer in metro Atlanta. This is a stay at home position that pays up to $100,000+ a year. See more work-from-home jobs here.
Apply Here To Get a Job At Randstad
Aerotek
This global staffing agency has plenty of work from home jobs as well, especially in Atlanta. Positions range from customer service rep to underwriter to designer and more. See more work-from-home jobs here.
Apply Here To Get A Job At Aerotek
CVS Health
CVS Health has announced that it is hiring 50,000 people in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The company is awarding bonuses to employees who are required to be at CVS facilities to assist patients and customers in this time of unprecedented need. Bonuses will range from $150 to $500 and will be awarded to pharmacists and certain other health care professionals on the frontlines, store associates and managers, and other site-based hourly employees.
KForce
KForce is a staffing agency with jobs in several occupations that are hiring right now. You can find jobs in technology, E-commerce, marketing and more fields. See more work-from-home jobs here.
Apply Here To Get a job at KForce
Warehouse Associate
TRC Staffing is hiring for a Warehouse Associate in Austell right now.
TRC Staffing is currently seeking warehouse/disassembly candidates for our client in metro Atlanta. This company is looking for someone who can lift 50 pounds and it includes shipping and receiving furniture & pulling orders.
The position’s hours would be Monday-Saturday between 6am-8pm (staggered shifts/flexible end time)
See open positions at TRC Staffing.
Amazon Warehouse Shopper
Amazon has a steady number of part-time positions for warehouse / shopper team members. Many of these jobs are seasonal positions that are both part-time and full-time. Amazon pays $15 and $16 an hour for these jobs.
The company also has positions in the following areas of metro Atlanta: Atlanta, Duluth, East Point, Fayetteville, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville and Smyrna.
Get a job at Amazon in Atlanta – Apply here
DoorDash
Doordash is another company that allows you to earn money with your vehicle. Doordash workers typically make at least $10 an hour, which is pretty good for a side job. Also “Dashers,” as they’re called, get to accept tips!
How to work for Doordash – Apply here
Grubhub
Grubhub is another delivery service that pays you to bring food to people and businesses. The pay ranges from around $10 an hour for Driver (Independent Contractor) to about $19. Again, you get a fee for each delivery and you get to keep 100% of your tip.
How to work for Grubhub – Appy here
Instacart
Grocery delivery service Instacart is hiring more than 250,000 people because of increased demand.
The company says it will especially focus on shoppers in the following states: California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Toronto. The company is also hiring in Atlanta.
Apply To Become An Instacart Shopper
Lyft
Lyft lets you earn money by taking passengers to and from around the Atlanta area. Lyft drivers can average around $17.50 an hour. All you need is a car, insurance and the Lyft smartphone app to start earning.
How to work for Lyft in Atlanta – apply here
Uber
Uber is the most prevalent ridesharing company in the Atlanta area. Uber pays its drivers anywhere from $10 – $25. All you need is to be 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and four-door vehicle.
How to work for Uber – Apply here
UPS
UPS is a number of part-time jobs in metro Atlanta right now. One of them is Package Handler. Part-time employees usually work 3 ½ – 4 hours each day and approximately 17 to 20 hours a week.
Related: Here Are The Best Work-From-Home Jobs In Atlanta
The company also has the Earn and Learn program, which allows student employees to earn paid benefits, plus education assistance of up to $2,625 per semester / $5,250 per year.
- How to get a job at UPS – Apply here
- UPS – Package Handler – Apply here
- Foot Locker – Sales Associate – Apply here
What Are The Major Industries In Atlanta?
Atlanta is home to several different industries, which is why it’s economy is so sturdy.
That diversity is best signified by the following companies with headquarters in the metro area: Arby’s, Chick-fil-A, Earthlink, Equifax, First Data, Foundation Financial Group, Gentiva Health Services, Georgia-Pacific, NCR, Oxford Industries, RaceTracPetroleum, Southern Company, SunTrust Banks, Mirant, and Waffle House.
Looking for more side jobs in Atlanta? Try Google’s Job Search feature.
What Companies Are Hiring In Atlanta Right Now?
Here are the career pages for the major companies hiring in Atlanta right now:
- Chick-Fil-A
- City of Atlanta
- Coca-Cola
- Delta Air Lines
- Emory
- Georgia-Pacific
- Home Depot
- Porsche
- Southern Company
- WarnerMedia (Turner)
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