Jobs for Senior Citizens in Roseville, Minnesota

Jobs for senior citizens in Roseville are not hard to find. Because of the many businesses in and around Roseville, there are a wide variety of job opportunities to match any ability and interest.

The City of Roseville has many summer jobs available that are appropriate for senior citizens, and some of the facilities require year-round maintenance as well. Parks and Recreation positions include light cleaning and maintenance of shelters, sound system staff, as well as facility supervisors and other jobs as necessary. These jobs require flexible availability and good customer service skills. Shelter maintenance jobs do tend to be physical, so seniors with physical handicaps or inability to lift things like garbage bags would not be appropriate candidates. Sound staff jobs require comfort with operating technical equipment, training is provided so prior knowledge is not necessary.

There are also many temp agencies in and around Roseville that hire people of all ages and backgrounds. These would make excellent choices for seniors looking for something small to fill in their time, or for part-time jobs to generate a small amount of extra income. The only caution with these jobs would be for senior citizens receiving Social Security (to avoid having benefits reduced) or senior citizens who are unable to drive themselves. Top Temporary, Aerotek, and Prime Staff all have offices in or very close to Roseville. Jobs at these places may take place in manufacturing, clerical, business, or childcare settings, or more. Staffing representatives with these companies carefully tailor experience, abilities, and limitations with the job opportunities that come up to ensure a good fit. With the wide variety of job opportunities available through these sources, any background is sure to find a fit. The advantage to these types of agencies is that employees do not need to go through the legwork of finding placement. It is also easy to request a transfer if a placement is not a good fit, and it's easy to set desired hours.

Roseville's bustling retail sector offers many opportunities for part-time employment. Target, the many stores at Rosedale Mall, Cub Foods, Rainbow, and other sites provide ample opportunity for seniors looking for a people-oriented job. Retail clerks, inventory specialists, and supervisors are always in demand at these types of stores. Seniors who are unable to do light lifting would not find these jobs appropriate, and good interpersonal skills are a must for any retail work. These jobs require good customer service. Some require mild physical activity - most require the ability to stand for longer periods of time, at a register or while working in various departments.

The Gibbs Museum is located just west of Roseville and just north of the University of Minnesota - St Paul Campus. This site, along with those operated by the Minnesota Historical Society, would be interesting opportunities for anyone interested in history. Being a guide at a historical site is a relaxed way to interact with people and share an interest in the past. These types of positions are not always open, but the historical societies around the city of Roseville also have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, for those who are interested in the social aspect of jobs more than the financial side. These jobs require daytime availability, good people skills, an interest in history, and the ability to move around the historical grounds.

www.cityofroseville.com
www.aerotek.com
www.toptemporary.com
www.primestaff.com
www.rchs.com/jobs.htm
http://www.mnhs.org/about/jobs/