What Is a Weekend Part Time and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

Part-time weekend jobs include positions that extend from weekdays into the weekend due to the company’s business hours, such as retail sales associates, security guards, delivery truck drivers, or customer service representatives. Other jobs may have weekday hours but are more commonly done on the weekends, such as DJs, nightclub bouncers, and day-of wedding coordinators. Restaurants are often busier on the weekends, so they may schedule extra employees to cover lunch and dinner shifts. Those seeking part-time weekend jobs are typically only available Saturdays and Sundays, though some employers consider Friday or even Thursday as part of the weekend, and may schedule part-timers early in the morning or late at night, depending on need.

The qualifications to obtain a part-time weekend job depend on the position. Entry-level positions, such as retail sales associates, may only require a high school diploma or equivalent. Restaurant servers have no formal education requirements, but employers prefer candidates who have experience in the food industry. Highly-skilled positions, such as software programmers or graphic designers, may need an associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a substantial portfolio. Many part-time weekend jobs have specific requirements, such as being able to work early in the morning or late at night, and some also require you to wear a uniform. These are often—but not exclusively—customer-facing roles, so customer service skills are essential to success in this field. Fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of a part-time weekend job requires excellent communication skills and a flexible weekend schedule.