World Cup 2026 Jobs Paying Up to $25/Hour in NY & NJ – How to Grab One Before They’re Gone

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is turning the New York–New Jersey area into a massive short-term job market, especially around MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

For locals willing to work nights, weekends, and match days, these temporary roles can pay from about $18 up to $25 an hour, depending on the job and employer.

Most of the work is short-term, but that’s exactly what many people want: extra cash for rent, groceries, and summer expenses without a long commitment.

 

What Kinds of World Cup Jobs Are Available?

You’ll see a surge in hiring across several areas tied directly and indirectly to the World Cup:

• Event staff and stadium operations

• Food service and concessions

• Security and crowd control

• Guest services and fan support

• Hospitality (hotels, catering, restaurants)

Pay often starts around $18 for entry-level service roles and can reach $25 an hour or more for security, bilingual guest services, or higher-responsibility positions.

Bilingual workers (especially English plus Spanish, Portuguese, or French) are in strong demand to help international fans navigate transportation, food options, seating, and local services.

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Where to Look First for World Cup 2026 Jobs

Your best starting points are in and around MetLife Stadium and major hospitality hubs in the region:

• MetLife Stadium event staff and part-time roles listed on its official hiring or partner pages

• FIFA-related event jobs and tournament operations postings for East Rutherford–based roles

• Hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and transportation providers preparing for fan traffic

• Temporary staffing agencies serving large events in the NY/NJ area

Workers with experience in hospitality, cleaning, cooking, bartending, security, or customer service will often have an edge.

 

Basic Requirements Employers Are Looking For

Many event and stadium roles share similar baseline requirements:

• At least 18 years old

• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to speak and understand English

• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and match days

• Comfortable standing or walking for long periods

Security roles may require additional screening, training, or licenses, while some food-related positions might require a food handler certificate depending on local rules.

 

How to Apply Before the Hiring Window Closes

Most employers want staff in place before the busiest match days, so speed matters. Here’s how to move quickly and improve your chances:

1. Search the right job platforms. Look on major job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and event-focused boards such as TeamWorkOnline, along with staffing agency listings and the careers pages of hotels and event contractors in NY and NJ.

2. Prepare a short, clear resume
   Highlight any experience with:

   • Customer service or hospitality

   • Handling crowds or events

   • Food handling, cooking, or bar work

   • Cleaning or janitorial tasks

   • Cash registers, ticketing, or POS systems

   • Driving or transport support

3. Emphasize your availability
   Make it very clear you can work match days, late nights, and weekends—these are the shifts employers are scrambling to fill.

4. Call out language skills
   If you speak another language in addition to English (especially Spanish or another widely spoken language), feature that prominently on your resume and in applications, since international visitors will be everywhere.

5. Apply broadly and follow up
   Don’t wait for the “perfect” role; apply to multiple event, hospitality, and staffing postings, then follow up politely if you don’t hear back quickly.

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