13 high-paying summer jobs for college students

PayScale pay range: $9.81 — $20.42

Sample job description: Conduct vegetation surveys including rare plant clearances. Experience/coursework in botany, knowledge of rangeland ecosystems and soils, extensive travel, and plant taxonomic skills required. Part-time, seasonal temporary role.

PayScale pay range: $10.10 — $33.94

Sample job description: Promote and run classes and activities, make sales, and monitor activity and compliance. First-aid certification required. Flexible hour, temporary position.

PayScale pay range: $8.96 — $14.73

Sample job description: Work in a team environment and ensure the speed of play for rounds of golf and operations of the driver range. High school diploma or GED and golf operation knowledge required. Summer seasonal position.

PayScale pay range: $8.56 — $15.06

Sample job description: Responsible for developing menus and cooking meals for campers. High school diploma and at least one year of related experience required. Full-time, temporary, seasonal position.

PayScale pay range: $9.01 — $16.75

Sample job description: Respond to incoming calls and work to provide customer service and resolve problems. High school diploma or GED and customer contact/computer experience required. Full-time, seasonal position.

PayScale pay range: $10.66 — $17.47

Sample job description: Provide assistance to company with migrating electronic management record system. Review electronic and paper documents. Work with vendors on coordination of scanning and physical storage. Strong communication skills required. Temporary position.

PayScale pay range: $9.16 — $18.68

Sample job description: Develop curriculum and create activities for children. High school diploma or GED and one year of experience required. Full-time, temporary position.

PayScale pay range: $9.83 — $19.80

Sample job description: Plan and host events, as well as general administrative duties. Experience required. Full-time, temporary position.

PayScale pay range: $9.81 — $20.42

Sample job description: Work out in the field taking samples, performing lab tasks, processing samples, and preparing samples for shipment. High school diploma and ability to work independently and as part of a team required. Full-time, seasonal position.

PayScale pay range: $8.84 — $18.49

Sample job description: Provide tours of travel destination. Flexible schedule, leadership abilities, strong customer service skills, personality and professionalism, ability to memorize tour script required. Reservations management system experience preferred. Part-time, seasonal position.

PayScale pay range: $11.02 — $20.83

Sample job description: Manage scheduling, oversee inventory, and ensure safety compliance. Computer proficiency and strong customer service skills required. Full-time, temporary position.

PayScale pay range: $12.60 — $28.48

Sample job description: Perform research and create content relating to public relations for a website. Take photographs as needed. Writing/photography skills and work samples required. Part-time, temporary.

PayScale pay range: $9.30 — $18.45

Sample job description: Provide assistance to camp directory and coordinator with planning and organizing summer youth classes. Must adhere to guidelines. CPR certification and high school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred. Part-time position.