The holidays are quickly approaching, and the Postal Service is looking for holiday assistants to help sort mail and packages. We are looking to fill about 120 temporary holiday positions with eager elves in post offices from San Bernardino to San Diego and eastward to El Centro.

Temporary elf assignments are available from Nov. 15 to Dec. 26. Duties include sorting and distributing mail and packages within a post office. Pay is $20.59 per hour. Positions are posted from Friday – Tuesday until positions are filled. Check for a location near you.

USPS is hosting special hiring events to provide information and application assistance to interested candidates. Stop by to meet with our friendly staff to learn about the job position, how to set up your hiring profile, and how to apply.

Join a fast-paced, exciting team in your area during the busiest time of the year for Santa and the Postal Service.

Thursday, October 23, 2025; 10 am – 12 pm at the following locations:

Bonita Post Office
5073 Central Ave
Bonita, CA 91902

Carlsbad Post Office
1700 Aviara PKWY
Carlsbad, CA 92009

Escondido Post Office
1157 W Mission Ave
Escondido, CA 92025

Applications are also accepted online at www.usps.com/careers. To search: go to usps.com/careers, select “How to apply” in the upper right corner, scroll to the new application section (with the assistant and PSE positions listed) and click “apply on USPS Careers,” select “United States” and “California”, then enter keyword “holiday” to see available positions and locations of the posting.  Positions are posted on Fridays and online until the following Tuesday.

Other job postings, with requirements, are also available and updated weekly, so check back frequently for additional opportunities (see the application system screen for application paths).

The United States Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer offering a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement.

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