A free afternoon is one thing. Committing to a set weekly work schedule is another.
Target’s On-Demand jobs let you choose available shifts instead of going on that regular weekly schedule. Useful! But read the minimum commitment before you decide this is the job your calendar can handle.
Target normally requires at least one four-hour shift every four weeks. Its official On-Demand guide also explains when flexibility may be available and the separate five-month limit for keeping your employment active.
Where the flexibility comes in
On-Demand team members choose from open shifts at their store through myTime, Target’s scheduling app and desktop tool. They are not placed on the regular weekly schedule. New hires first attend Target Welcome orientation and complete a short structured training schedule.
In its On-Demand job description, Target says hours depend on available shifts and store needs. Once you accept a shift, you are expected to show up reliably and on time.
The two deadlines are not interchangeable
- Normal commitment: Work at least one shift of four hours every four weeks.
- Possible flexibility: Target may grant flexibility for personal circumstances, but you must respond when the company contacts you about your availability and interest.
- Separate employment limit: Target says anyone who does not work at least one shift within five months will be administratively terminated.
That last deadline does not replace the usual four-week requirement. If your availability is about to change, speak with your store about what flexibility it can approve.
Check the pay for your store
Check the starting hourly rate in the specific posting you are considering. The New York City posting we checked and this Milltown, New Jersey listing show different rates. Use the listing for your store when deciding whether an opening works for you.
Before accepting, ask about available shifts, training hours, the work involved and the benefits you would qualify for. A flexible calendar is helpful only if the actual opening fits your life.
Start with the actual opening
- Start with Target’s official On-Demand job search.
- Look for an opening near you and read that location’s pay, duties and requirements.
- Use the posting’s application link and follow the steps in Target’s application system.
Already work at Target? Its careers FAQ says current team members should speak with their leader and apply through the internal careers site. The FAQ also says a resume is encouraged but not required; applicants can enter their skills and work history instead.
Extra money is useful. A shift you can’t actually work is just another problem with a name tag.
