Summer 2026 · Northridge, CA 91330
Available now through mid-August · Part-time · Seasonal
Has a job starting mid-August. Looking for part-time or seasonal work until then. Full-time roles are held for later.
Best pay, closest to home, and most likely to hire quickly.
Louis Vuitton
Best pay on the entire list. Part-time at a luxury retail brand — strong customer service experience for any resume. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park.
Express
Literally in Northridge — shortest commute on the list. Fashion retail with a wide pay band and room to grow on hours.
Nespresso
$21/hr flat. Listing says "often replies in 1 day" — faster hiring cycle than most. Westfield Topanga area.
Amazon
Amazon's same-day / Prime Now retail operation. Reduced-time listing means flexible hours. "Lead" title looks good on a resume at an entry wage.
T-Mobile
Base pay plus commission potential. T-Mobile offers full benefits access even for part-time associates. Store on Sepulveda Blvd in Mission Hills.
Target (Starbucks)
Starbucks licensed store inside Target. $20+ is the floor — tips stack on top. Fast hire cycle. Four years of customer-facing work at Santa Rosa Cinemas is a strong application story here.
Jack in the Box
Multiple franchise locations within 6 miles. Above-average fast food pay. Flexible scheduling is the norm. Apply to the nearest location — Canoga Park is closest.
Vons (Starbucks)
Wide pay band — ceiling is $23.60. Licensed Starbucks inside Vons. "Easily apply" on Indeed. Cinema experience translates directly to food service roles.
Great Big Game Show
8–35 hrs/week — very flexible. Hosting and performance work is a natural fit for a film student. Looks good on a creative resume too.
Savory Pho
In Northridge. Tipped role — base plus tips will clear $20+ on most shifts. Direct cinema-to-hospitality experience story. Easy apply on Indeed.
Spirit Halloween
Seasonal retail — ramps up July through Halloween. Perfect match for a mid-August end date; you can work the peak summer hiring window and leave on schedule.
JD Finish Line
Westfield Fashion Square at Hazeltine and Riverside. Streetwear / athletic retail. Furthest on the list — confirm it's worth the drive before applying.
Foot Locker
22 people have clicked apply — move early. External apply via company website. Confirm the store location is near Northridge before applying.
Chuck E. Cheese
On Reseda Blvd — close to home. The "Cast Member" framing is a nice touch for a film student's resume. Fun environment, easy application.
Pandora Jewelry
Westfield Topanga — same mall as Louis Vuitton and Nespresso. Could apply to all three in one trip. Early applicant window still open.
Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies
New listing. Verify which store location is nearest to Northridge before applying. Good environment if you like animals — independent local chain, not a big box.
Tillys
Seasonal hire — natural fit for a summer window. Casual/surf/skate retail. Confirm store location is near Northridge before applying.
Five Below
Low-friction application. Discount retail, fast hiring cycle. Confirm store location near Northridge before applying.
Most require a BA or specific camera gear. Strong targets post-graduation.