Are you searching for work at home jobs for moms? You’ve come to the right place!
I’ve worked from home now for almost four years, and it’s been an incredible blessing to me and my family. I have my own business, but owning a business isn’t necessary when you want to work from home. You just need to find the right remote job that’s flexible enough to work around your family’s schedule.
Fortunately, there are plenty of work from home jobs for moms offered by companies you know and trust, like Amazon, Apple, and U-Haul! Put your skills to work, enjoy what you do, and continue to spend time with those you love the most.
I created this guide to give you some ideas of the best work at home jobs for moms to balance their personal lives and careers without sacrificing money or family time.
*This post was originally published on July 9th, 2016, and has been most recently updated on February 29th, 2020.
Work at Home Jobs for Moms
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As a mom myself, I know how important it is to spend as much time as you can with your children. Luckily, there are tons of work at home jobs for moms with no experience or with experience. You just have to know where to look because they aren’t always as easy to find as on-location jobs are.
To help get you started on your journey to find jobs to work at home for moms, here is a list of some of the best. These are excellent work at home jobs for moms with newborns or any age child because they’re flexible. That means you’ll still have time for your little ones!
A handy tip: Begin by bookmarking the following awesome websites that provide work from home job listings frequently so you can apply for those that interest you.
- Rat Race Rebellion
- FlexJobs (search Remote or Work from Home in location box)
- Indeed Jobs (search Remote or Work from Home in location box)
- WAHM
- Work at Home Woman
- Right here on my blog! I have a Remote Jobs for Moms series that you should definitely bookmark and follow. Every so often, I’ll outline one of the top remote jobs for moms and how to get started.
Call Center Representative
If you have a customer service background, becoming a work at home call center representative could be the perfect job for you. At-home call center representatives are very much in demand right now for many companies, such as U-Haul, Home Shopping Network (HSN), and even Apple. There are several places, like Convergys and LiveOps, that create a team of call center representatives and match representatives with clients needing them.
A quick search with FlexJobs and Indeed brings numerous results. Remember, though: Call center jobs require a dedicated, quiet work space free from distractions and background noise, so this requirement should be considered, especially if you have young children or pets.
Etsy Seller
If you’ve ever browsed around Etsy, you know how incredibly talented its sellers are! If you have a creative side and are into crafting or making things, then you, too, could start your own business as an Etsy seller. Look around the site to get an idea of some of the products other people sell, like wedding or bath and beauty products, and what you might be able to do. Etsy shops do cost some money each month to run, but it’ll pay for itself once you start getting customers.
Freelance Writer
If you enjoy writing about a variety of topics and have exceptional grammar and punctuation skills, freelance writing is one of the best work from home jobs for you. Freelance writing, along with blogging, has been my personal chosen path to success for work jobs at home. I have been freelance writing for over four years, and it can take a while to build your income. But once you hit your stride, you can make a steady, awesome income.
You can start with freelance websites like Guru and Upwork where you can view writing jobs posted by clients and create proposals for them to consider. Several types of writing jobs are posted daily, from technical articles to eBook creation to simple blog articles, so you can take comfort writing within your niche and proving your expertise so you can create long-term client relationships with higher payouts.
Once you create a writing portfolio of successful articles, you can even begin selling your work to content selling websites or in Content Buy/Sell Facebook groups. However, the best way to grow your business is to find writing clients off freelancer platforms. Check out this beginner’s guide to freelance writing and how to create a freelancer profile. I also wrote a guide about pitching your freelance business to clients.
Baby Gear Renter
Do you have a lot of baby gear that you don’t need anymore or don’t use all the time? Instead of selling it and only getting a one-time fee from your sale, you can rent it to others. When people rent your baby stuff, they’ll keep paying you for each rental. You could realistically get paid 100 times or more for the same piece of equipment instead of just once if you were to sell it!
How do you do it? With BabyQuip. You can sign up for free by filling out the online application. Once BabyQuip approves you, you’ll go through training and onboarding to learn more about how to use the system and list your gear. According to the BabyQuip website, the average renter makes more than $600 per month!
Search Engine Evaluator
Search engine evaluating is basically a rating system for search engine results based on a query. You should definitely have some technical experience before trying to attempt this job, such as knowing the basics of how Google searches work and what constitutes a legit webpage.
Most search engine evaluation companies, like Lionbridge and Leapforce (now Appen), will require a pretty extensive qualification system with exams before you are accepted as an evaluator, but this is because they take their jobs and workers seriously and want you to have proper knowledge of the job before giving you a contract.
However, if you make it past the exams, this is actually a really cool work at home job to have and requires no phone calling. You can usually choose what hours you’d like to work and evaluators typically make at least $10 per hour, with more experienced evaluators earning upwards of $18 per hour.
Moderator
A moderator is another work from home non phone job perfect for those who are active on forums and/or social media. Moderators typically work for clients who need an extra set of hands to frequent their forums or social media accounts to engage with their audience. You will also need to monitor forums for spam or malicious comments.
Most moderation jobs require a minimum hour commitment each week, but these hours are usually flexible. Find out more about moderation jobs with ModSquad and ICUC.
Social Media Manager
Do you have a lot of experience with social media channels, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest? Many business now realize the importance of engagement with these channels, as customers often reach out to customers through social media to ask questions or provide feedback.
Social media management can be one of the best work at home jobs for moms because it usually does not require any phone calling as the job is typically internet-based, requiring you to complete tasks like scheduling social media posts, responding to direct messages, and engaging with the community through posts and photos.
Check out Indeed for tons of social media management listings, remembering to include “Remote” in your location search.
Stella & Dot Ambassador
Love fashion? Stella & Dot has an ambassador program where you can sell the jewelry you love most from the company and earn a commission on everything you sell. All you need to do is sign up and pick a starter kit starting at $199. You’ll even get 50% off everything you purchase in your first 30 days to get your business up and running!
Transcriptionist
Transcription work is abundant in the work from home jobs world, but it does take a little bit of time and research to find the best work at home jobs that are not scams. Some transcription work pays so little that it might not be worth your time unless you are highly skilled and have a very quick turnaround time.
Many transcriptionists choose to take transcription courses and invest in a transcription kit that includes a foot pedal and headset to boost their skills and productivity, making them more desirable to potential clients. TranscribeMe and Rev are two popular places to find transcription work and allow you to work at your own pace as long as work is available.
Data Entry
Data entry is one of the best work at home jobs for moms because of its flexibility and ease if you are savvy with a computer and programs like Microsoft Office and Excel. Businesses hire data entry workers for a variety of purposes, like keeping track of income and expenditures, contact information, tracking shipments and inventory, etc.
To land a job in the data entry field, you should be a fast typist, have an understanding of computer office programs (the more, the better!), and be able to understand the desires of your client and the information you will be entering.
Check out SimplyHired, Guru, and Upwork for work at home jobs for data entry.
Customer Service Chat/E-mail Agent
Many moms might be interested in a customer service position but lack the noise and distraction-free workspace needed to be a call center representative. Luckily, many companies have a strong need for more internet-based customer service representatives, like e-mail response agents or live chat agents.
These work at home jobs are more scarce to find than call-center representatives, possibly because there is such a huge demand from employees searching for these jobs. So, take into consideration that companies will probably also be a bit more picky when interviewing potential employees for these positions.
Apple and Amazon sometimes have openings for chat agents, but they seem to be few and far between. Your best bet is to check work from home jobs listings daily, like those from Rat Race Rebellion, that post these jobs when available. You can even check Guru and Upwork daily as clients sometimes request short-term chat or e-mail agent help.
Direct Sales
If you are a born saleswoman, you might want to consider direct sales opportunities. These are more of an at-home business venture rather than employment and they do often take a lot of time to build into a profitable business. However, if you have sales experience and many points of contact, this could be right up your alley.
Completing a quick Google search can bring up tons of direct sales opportunities. But really do your research to find the best direct sales opportunities that are not scams – some require a monthly purchase of products to stay within their system as a representative, so you may end up paying more than you’re making.
Also, be sure to only join a company with products you are truly passionate about. How else will you succeed in selling those products? Personally, I chose to become a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA Essential Oils. I swear by these oils daily for myself, my children, and my household cleaning and health. Because I am passionate about the company and oils, I have success in selling its products.
Search Facebook for Work at Home Opportunities groups, and within the groups you will find many opportunities to join.
Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant is one of the most popular work at home jobs for moms and includes several general administration tasks for clients, like scheduling appointments, making phone calls, handling e-mails or social media, writing blog content, and more. If you’ve had experience in an office setting as an administrative assistant, virtual assisting could be the work at home job for you.
Upwork and Guru are good places to start to look for clients in need of virtual assistants. You can also check out the Virtual Office Temps job board for plenty of virtual assistant work from home jobs.
Dropshipper
Dropshipping is one of the best work at home jobs for moms who want to sell stuff they love without having to worry about inventory, shipping, and all the stuff that goes along with selling. When you dropship, you’ll list products you want to sell on a website. When someone orders from you, you’ll order the product from a wholesale company that sells it. That company sends it directly to your customer and you’ll get to keep the profits. It’s a total win for you.
Travel Consultant
Many travel companies now offer remote job opportunities for travel consultants! If traveling is one of your passions, then you can help others plan their trips, all from the comfort of your home. BCD Travel and Rollinglobe are two companies that often have travel consultant jobs available.
Online Tutor
I know a lot of moms who have been working with VIPKID for years. You can earn $22 per hour tutoring kids over the internet whenever you have spare time to work. VIPKID teachers can also earn money through the company’s affiliate program when they get new students or teachers to sign up. (Side note: I am in no way affiliated with this company, but I’ve heard amazing things about it). You can also try other online tutoring sites like CourseHero and Wyzant.
Graphic Designer
Graphic designers need excellent design skills, of course, but you don’t need to know how to make every kind of graphic. Some graphic designers focus on graphics for websites while others create only logos for businesses. Either way, you can turn your skills into a full-time job. Seek out clients on your own or use a freelance marketplace (Upwork or Fiverr, for example) to find clients to work with. You can also participate in logo creation contests with Logo Design Guru.
Business or Life Coach
Coaching is perfect for anyone who has expert knowledge or a skill to share in just about any area. Online coaches are making thousands of dollars per month by chatting with clients over the phone or on video calls. You can coach clients in a personal area, like relationships or parenting, or help them with their business or career. Just be sure you can prove that you know what you’re talking about through a resume, testimonials, degrees, etc. Having a website or LinkedIn profile to showcase your personality and expertise can definitely help.
Bookkeeper or Accountant
You can also find work at home jobs for moms with bookkeeping or accounting experience. Many online business owners look for remote bookkeepers or accountants to handle the financial part of their business, help them pay independent contractors, and help with financial decisions. These jobs are also prevalent on job search sites like Indeed.
Tips to Find the Best Work at Home Jobs That Aren’t Scams
Unfortunately, work at home job scams are very real. Some people make a living off of taking other people’s hard-earned money, often preying on those they deem as desperately searching for at-home employment. The FTC names these types of at-home jobs and businesses as most likely to be scams:
- Envelope stuffing
- Internet businesses asking for money up-front
- Rebate processing
- Assembly/craft work
- Multi-level marketing (commonly referred to as MLM)
- Mystery shopping
- Medical billing
Of course, this is not to say that ALL of these jobs will be scams. The FTC simply warns that these are ones to really keep an eye out for and do plenty of thorough research on.
How to Research Work From Home Jobs for Moms
To really understand if a work from home job is a possible scam, you have to know some warning signs to look out for. One of the biggest red flags is having to pay money upfront. Do on-location jobs ask you for money before they hire you? No. The same should hold true for legitimate work at home jobs for moms.
Before starting with any company, consider the following:
- Who will be paying you and when?
- How will you be paid (salary or commission?)
- Are there ANY start-up costs for business opportunities, and if so, what will you get in return?
- Do you know the actual name of the company, where it’s located, and how long it has been in business? If this information is difficult to find or non-existent, it could potentially be a scam.
- Have you read reviews from past or current employees? (Check Glassdoor; its insight can be very helpful!)
- Have you checked with the BBB for any complaints against the company?
If you do have concerns about a company or if you’ve been scammed, file a report with the FTC or contact the Attorney General’s office of your state or the company’s state.
Work at Home Jobs with Amazon
I also suggest searching Amazon’s list of virtual jobs to find one that interests you. The online retailer offers various remote jobs throughout the year, from customer service representatives to Amazon delivery drivers. Depending on the age of your children and the type of job you’re looking for, you may be able to find a remote job with Amazon.
Find the Best Work at Home Jobs for Moms
That wraps up my list of the best work at home jobs for moms! I’d love to hear what jobs you think sound the most interesting or other ideas for jobs you might have for other moms. Please leave me a comment below with your thoughts.
If you consider yourself an introvert, you should also check out The Best Jobs for Introvert Moms!
Amy is a mom of two, freelance writer, and blog manager who works with family-focused businesses to improve their content strategies. You can find her published work on Reader’s Digest Online, MSN, Niche, Frugal For Less, and other lifestyle publications.
