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#23) Instawork: Find Event, Food, & Warehouse Gigs

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  1. Instawork is a staffing company that can help you find local hourly gigs in the event, food, and warehouse industry.
  1. This is a great option for people who are looking to pick up flexible work in their area.
  1. Instawork has a network of 3 million staffers.


Find Local, In-Person Jobs

Instawork is a staffing company that specializes in event, food, and warehouse gigs. If you are looking for work in one of the following areas then you should definitely check them out:

  • Bartender
  • Event server
  • Busser
  • Concessions
  • Dishwasher
  • Runner
  • Cook
  • Sanitation
  • General labor
  • Packer
  • Merchandising
  • Warehouse

Here’s an idea of how Instawork’s platform works:

  1. Businesses post a shift with details on how long the gig will last, the gig itself, and how much you’ll be paid.
  1. You can pick shifts that fit your schedule.
  1. Instawork will handle all insurance, scheduling, and payments.

Instawork operates in most major US cities and a handful of Canadian cities. Its biggest markets are Atlanta, Chicago, LA, New York, San Diego, and Austin.

How Much Can I Make?

This will depend on your hourly rate and the number of extra shifts that you pick up per week. The average rate on Instawork’s platform ranges from $15/hour to $30/hour. 

With this in mind, you can expect to earn a couple hundred bucks per week depending on how much you work. However, you might be able to earn more for specialized work. Instawork also advertises that you can get paid more for working during peak work hours. 

You will get paid weekly via direct deposit to your bank account.

Getting Started

You can get started on Instawork by creating a profile. From there, Instawork conducts a low-pressure interview to get an idea of your expertise. If all goes well with the interview then you’ll be able to start signing up for available shifts.

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