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Jimmy Jazz

Sales Associate Seasonal

Champaign, IL · On-site

$13.50 - $16/hr

Seasonal Sales Associate Reports To: Store Management Team Overview: The Seasonal Sales Associate is the Customer Service specialist of the store. They are responsible for exceeding customer service ...

IFSI

Seasonal Packager

Tolono, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Seasonal Packager Seasonal Packager IFSI is seeking a highly motivated Seasonal Packager with primary responsibilities in Tolono, IL. This position will assist with seed conditioning, packaging ...

GameStop

Seasonal Sales Associate (Store 6283)

Champaign, IL · On-site

$14 - $15.50/hr

The Seasonal Sales Associate will participate in the day-to-day operations of the store during peak sales days, with a primary focus on sales, store maintenance, and customer service activities. The ...

Illinois Foundation Seeds

Seasonal Packager

Tolono, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Seasonal Packager IFSI is seeking a highly motivated Seasonal Packager with primary responsibilities in Tolono, IL. This position will assist with seed conditioning, packaging, warehousing and ...

Agricruit

Seasonal Truck Driver

Hoopeston, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Seasonal Truck Driver Location: Hoopeston, IL Employment Type: Seasonal Date: March through June Pay: $18-20/hr + overtime pay About the Role We're looking for a dependable Seasonal Class A/B CDL ...

Ace Retail Group

Seasonal Sales Associate

Rantoul, IL · On-site

$11/hr

About Ace Retail Group Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema's Ace, Outer Banks ...

WINDSOR FASHIONS LLC

Stylist-Seasonal

Champaign, IL · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Windsor is now hiring for Seasonal Stylists to join our Windsor Family. The Stylist clearly understands and effectively implements The 4-Step Selling method, using to it achieve personal sales ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal in Rantoul, IL is $16.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.37 and $16.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is seasonal work?

Seasonal work is any position that is for a finite period for a certain reason, such as holidays or popular vacation times. Seasonal jobs have defined end dates, but often recur each year, so there may be a chance for longer-term working relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a seasonal worker?

To thrive as a Seasonal Worker, you typically need reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to quickly learn new tasks, with some roles requiring prior experience or specific training. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, or basic equipment relevant to the industry (such as agricultural tools or retail scanners) is often beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility are standout soft skills for adapting to changing schedules and diverse work environments. These abilities ensure seasonal workers can efficiently support business operations during peak periods and provide excellent service or productivity.

What are some common challenges faced in seasonal roles and how can I prepare for them?

Seasonal positions often require employees to quickly adapt to fast-paced environments and learn new tasks efficiently, as training periods may be short. Workloads can fluctuate greatly, especially during peak times like holidays or special events, which may lead to longer shifts or irregular hours. To prepare, familiarize yourself with the company's busiest periods, practice time management skills, and remain flexible in your availability. Demonstrating a positive attitude and strong teamwork abilities will also help you thrive during demanding periods.

What is the difference between Seasonal vs Retail Associate?

AspectSeasonalRetail Associate
CredentialsNo specific certifications requiredHigh school diploma or equivalent often preferred
Work EnvironmentTemporary, often during holidays or peak seasonsFull-time or part-time year-round retail settings
Employer & Industry UsageRetail, hospitality, logistics during busy seasonsRetail stores, malls, shopping centers
Search & Comparison IntentTemporary roles during peak seasonsOngoing retail employment

Seasonal jobs are temporary positions filled during specific busy periods, such as holidays, while retail associates work year-round in retail stores. Seasonal roles often require minimal credentials and focus on short-term staffing, whereas retail associates typically have ongoing employment with more consistent responsibilities.

What are some seasonal jobs?

Seasonal jobs are temporary positions that typically occur during specific times of the year, such as retail positions during holidays, agricultural work during harvest seasons, or tourism-related roles in peak travel periods. These jobs often require flexible schedules and may involve skills like customer service, manual labor, or operating equipment. They provide opportunities for extra income and work experience during busy seasons.
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Infographic showing various Seasonal job openings in Rantoul, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 45% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,229 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0943)

Target

Champaign, IL

$16 - $24/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Target rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 7,000 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

The Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial is $16.00 USD per hour. The Pay Range / Rango salarial is $16.00 USD - $24.00 USD per hour.

ALL ABOUT TARGET

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision tolife through our values and culture.Learn more about Target here.

ALL ABOUT SEASONAL JOBS

Seasonal Specialty Sales Roles: A sales force of specialized consultants who provide tailored suggestions and solutions through active selling and compelling visual merchandising presentations that inspire guests and build the basket.

Seasonal Service & Engagement: Advocates of guest experience who welcome, thank, and exceed guest service expectations by focusing on guest interaction and recovery.

Seasonal General Merchandise & Food Sales: Experts of operations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is set, in-stock, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor.

At Target we believe our team members have meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. These roles canprovide you with the:

  • Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest first culture across the store
  • Experience in retail business fundamentals: department sales trends, inventory management, and process efficiency and improvement
  • Experience executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

  • Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited.... We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
  • Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you.... That's why we love working at Target
  • Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing... That's the core of what we do.
  • You aren't looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day... We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Work both independently and with a team
  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
  • Attention to detail and follow multi-step processes

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:

  • Accurately handle cash register operations
  • Climb up and down ladders
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

Roles Include:

  • Seasonal Guest Advocate
  • Seasonal General Merchandise Expert
  • Seasonal Fulfillment Expert
  • Seasonal Style Consultant
  • Seasonal Inbound Expert
  • Seasonal Food & Beverage Expert
  • Seasonal Tech Consultant

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond athttps://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline is : 11/06/2026

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We're here to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Target is a general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store. We employ 400,000+ Our tagline is "Expect More. Pay Less." We've been using it since 1994! The Target Corporation also owns Shipt and Roundel. More to love! Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its hometown since the first Target store opened in 1962 under The Dayton Company.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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