Paris Short-Term Work

Many travelers try their hand at odd jobs for a few weeks at a time to help pay for another month or two of touring around. Seasonal work can be found in the hotel and restaurant businesses, in markets, and in agriculture. Another popular option is to work several hours a day at a hostel in exchange for free or discounted room and/or board. Most often, these short-term jobs are found by word of mouth or by expressing interest to the owner of a hostel or restaurant. Due to high turnover in the tourism industry, many places are eager for help, even if it is only temporary. Look in the “Positions Vacants” section of papers such as the “Guide du Job Trotter” for job listings, or visit www.jobs-ete.com for a summer job search engine.

Easy Expat (www.easyexpat.com/paris_en.htm). Provides a wealth of opportunities for those seeking summer, seasonal, or short-term jobs in Paris. The website lists positions in everything from teaching ski lessons to working at Disneyland Paris. Also has information about discount cards and student benefits.
Fédération Unie des Auberges de Jeunesse, 27 rue Pajol, 75018 Paris, France (☎01 44 89 87 27; www.fuaj.org). Offers short-term work in member youth hostels, from catering to reception. Submit application to individual hostel.
Transitions Abroad, (☎866-760-5340; www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work). Provides accurate and up-to-date information about everything from au-pairing to farm jobs. Subscribe to the monthly magazine for how best to live (and make money) like a local while traveling, and to get some extensive resources for doing so. Website offers a comprehensive database of opportunities for short-term employment abroad, sorted by location and type of job desired.

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