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10 Side Gigs for Retirement with No Skills Required

June 14, 2023 · By Retirees in USA Editorial Team · RETIREMENT INCOME
A professional senior man greeting guests at an event reception desk.
A smiling man shakes hands at a registration desk, highlighting a social side gig for active retirees.

Staffing Events

Event staffing may be a fun side job for retirees if they like exciting events and have good customer service skills. You may make money and enjoy the excitement of event staffing by helping events succeed.

Skills needed: Event employees must connect with guests and meet their requirements. Therefore, customer service skills are essential. Communicating well, being courteous, and handling enquiries and concerns professionally is vital. Event setup and teardown abilities may be needed, including organizing furniture, decorating, and equipment installation.

Pay range: Event workers earn between $10 and $25 per hour. The pricing depends on the event’s kind and size, your expertise, and your degree of responsibility. Meals or event admission may be included at certain events.

Platforms to locate gigs: There are platforms and services to find event staffing jobs and interact with event organizers. Event staffing is one of StaffMeUp’s specialties. Event staffing jobs are regularly posted on Indeed. Event staffing firms in your region may provide information and career possibilities.

Joining event staffing teams helps people enjoy the event and ensures seamless operations. It is a chance to work in unforgettable situations, including conferences, festivals, weddings, and athletic events. If you love events and have great customer service skills, try event staffing after retirement.

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