Summer Jobs in Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau, Wisconsin can be an extremely difficult area in which to find a summer job. The market is competitive, and in industrial-leaning Central Wisconsin, there aren't all that many employers that feel the need to create a lot of seasonal positions. Three high schools (and that's not counting Mosinee, Merrill, and other nearby schools) along with North Central Technical College and UW Marathon County means that Wausau sees a lot of students scrambling to grasp a limited number of summer jobs.

Don't lose hope. It may take some work; it may involve some frustration; you might need to lower your standards a little bit. But if you're in Wausau, WI and willing to put in some effort, you can find a rewarding, worthwhile summer job... or at least a lame, boring job with a crappy paycheck. Here are a few places to start.

Summer Jobs in Wausau, WI: Temporary Agencies / Staffing Agencies
Wausau staffing agencies like Kelly, Westphal, and ABR (located in Schofield at the Metro Center) are an excellent place to start the search for summer employment. Wausau's excellent temporary agencies are constantly looking for people who want to work in call centers and offices for insurance companies or financial institutions (there are plenty of each in Wausau.)

While most temporary agencies will put you in positions that involve a lot of low-level "dummy" work, it's a great chance for business and finance students to experience their prospective fields from the bottom up. Besides that, it's a paycheck. Some staffing agencies even offer benefits!

Before accepting a position, make sure your staffing agency understands that you're only looking for a 3-month contract to get you through the summer months. If everything goes well this summer, you'll have built a strong relationship with a dedicated staffing agency that will be able to get you a summer job next year, or maybe even place you in a decent permanent position upon graduation.

Summer Jobs in Wausau, WI: Health Care
Two of Wausau's largest employers are hospitals: Aspirus Hospital and Marshfield Clinic both have entities in Wausau and Weston with tons of job opportunities.