In a time of inflation and an imminent recession, it can be hard to stretch your dollar, especially in cities with high rent.  

If you’re looking for an income boost, there are plenty of open positions that pay $80 or more than an hour, writes Selena Fragassi for the website GoBankingRates. 

Corporate Video Writer, Remote 

Pay: $70-100/hour 

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s  

Grand Street Media is hiring a Part-Time Temp to craft stories for their client, which is a business services firm. Experience with scriptwriting for video is preferred. 

Twitter, TikTok & Meta Ads Expert, Remote 

Pay: $80/hour 

This position is for an LA-based Startup that assists clients with popular digital tools.  

Museum Curator, Washington, D.C. 

Pay: $78-83/hour 

Education Requirement: Degree in Museum Work or related education & experience  

The U.S. Smithsonian Institution is looking for an individual to work on short and long-term projects of the Division of Political and Military History.  

Senior Copywriter, New York City 

Pay: $80-87/hour 

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s  

A luxury beauty brand is looking to contract a creative individual who can write engaging copy for product launches. The position requires working with the Marketing, PR, Product Development, and Education teams.  

Store Development Manager, Hybrid (Remote & Costa Mesa, CA) 

Pay: $61-$108/hour 

Education Requirement: Real Estate Experience Highly Preferred  

Starbucks is looking to hire someone to manage the marketing and business development of the chain in Southern California.  

Search Engine Optimization Consultant, Remote  

Pay: $75-95/hour

This position requires experience in SEO and an availability of 10 hours per week minimum. Typical projects for this job would include developing SEO strategies for clients, resolving tech issues, or providing technical consulting.  

Read more about remote or in-person jobs that pay $80 or more on GoBankingRates.com.  

---

Newsy documents a Day in the Life of a Museum Curator for the National Building Museum.

---

Wilmington University, the sponsor of VISTA Today — Career Corner, is a private, open-access institution that serves more than 20,000 adults, including those seeking advancement through higher education and traditional-age students who aspire to become successful global citizens.

One of the most affordable private universities in the Delaware Valley, WilmU is committed to the idea that finishing an undergraduate degree or obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree can be affordable and accessible.

The University offers over 200 accredited and career-relevant degree and certificate programs in flexible online and hybrid formats designed to accommodate adults of all ages who work full- or part-time or juggle demanding career, family, and personal schedules.

Learn more about WilmU here or register to attend one of the University’s webinars. You will find information about academic programs, flexible scheduling options, tuition, admissions, student services, athletics, and more.