
We know that finding temporary work can be a hassle. Applying for temp jobs and waiting to hear back is time-consuming, and often unsuccessful. And even in places like Minneapolis, where the unemployment rate has been dropping recently, people throughout the region are still recovering from the recession. With personal finances stretched tight, some unemployed or underemployed folks will be looking for supplemental income.
That’s exactly why we’re excited to announce that we’re launching hundreds of Gigs in the Twin Cities. Gigs are a new way to work on-the-go: simply browse the app to find work in your area, complete the required tasks at the Gig’s location, then submit your Gig and get paid via PayPal when the client approves it. Gigwalk differs from online classifieds since it doesn’t require you to sit behind your computer. Also, each time a Gigwalk user (or Gigwalker, as we call them) successfully submits a Gig, the user earns Streetcred to build up his or her reputation in the Gigwalk community — and to help find his or her next Gig.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 20, Gigwalkers in Minneapolis will find hundreds of Gigs right in their own neighborhoods. For these jobs, Gigwalkers will complete field research tasks for a leading Fortune 500 brand. Gigwalkers will be asked to visit a local store, collect in-the-moment, in-store data about various products using an iPhone, then provide feedback through Gigwalk on the products. This first round of Gigs will run for three weeks, and the payment for each Gig will be $8 to $20 per hour.
To get started, simply download the Gigwalk app in Apple’s App Store and check out the map to find Gigs near you. Once you’ve completed a Gig, we’ll send your payment to you via PayPal. When you’ve completed a Gig, you can earn Streetcred for the work you do and show off your skills with endorsements from your Gigwalk network. If you want to practice Gigs before we officially launch in Minneapolis on the 20th, check out some of our practice Gigs. You’ll see just how easy it is to complete a Gig while you’re out running errands around town.
Happy Gigwalking!








