Looking for some ideas of realistic jobs for homemakers? Check out these work-at-home jobs that stay-at-home moms can do!
Being a homemaker can be hard and is a job in itself!
Maybe you are looking for a life outside of your kids or you feel a need to do something beyond being a mom.
Even if you are not sure you want a job, having one can be very helpful. You never know when you might need extra income:
- an unexpected divorce (this happened to me!)
- surprise medical bills
- funding a retirement account
- taking a much-needed vacation
You can make preparations for your and your family’s future by getting a job now – even if you only work part-time.
Today, there are so many options for stay-at-home moms to work from home and still be a homemaker.
Here are some real, simple, flexible jobs for homemakers that can help you to make some extra money and still maximize your time with your family and kids.
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Work-at-Home Jobs for Homemakers
Check out these ideas for work from home jobs for homemakers!
Two things to note: Be sure to check and make sure you meet the qualifications of each job before applying.
Also, while I have found several real paying jobs (short and long-term) on Upwork, I did come across a few odd situations that felt scammy and quickly ended contact with those companies. Just be aware!
Freelance Writing
Freelance writing is a wonderful job opportunity for almost anyone. If you have an excellent command of the English language and enjoy writing, this could be a great job for you.
Benefits of freelancer writing:
- great job for beginners
- always in need
- you can have flexible hours
- writers are needed for a wide variety of topics
Where to find freelance writing jobs:
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Fiverr – popular platform for showcasing your portfolio and looking for gigs
- TextBroker – connects authors with companies who need written content (free to sign up)
- Writers Domain – platform for writers to connect with work and resources (free to sign up)
- Writers Access – showcase your portfolio and get connected with jobs (free to sign up, but need to be approved and submit professional samples)
Proofreading or Editing
If you don’t enjoy writing, but would rather edit documents and have excellent grammar and proofreading skills, then you might try working as a proofreader or editor.
Companies need editors to proofread all kinds of documents – blog posts, books, papers, advertisements, etc.
Where to find proofreading or editing jobs:
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- Scribbr – help students as an academic editor
- ProofreadingPal – proofread and edit documents of all kinds
- ProofreadingServices.com – part and full-time jobs for proofreaders
- Scribendi – apply to work as a freelance editor
- Editor World – work remotely as an editor (independent contractor)
- Polished Paper – register for a user account and complete a editor test to join and have access
If you want to brush up on your proofreading skills, you can take a course through Proofreading Academy.
Copywriting
Copywriting is writing for marketing and advertising to persuade people to take action (buy something, for example).
As with freelance writing and proofreading, copywriting is needed in every genre!
Where to find copywriting jobs:
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Fiverr – popular platform for showcasing your portfolio and looking for gigs
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- Scripted – apply to become a writer and find copywriting jobs
Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants offer administrative services to companies remotely.
What are some things that a virtual assistant might do?
- schedule appointments
- manage emails
- make calls
- set up travel arrangements
- organize and keep up a calendar (like Google calendar)
- draft documents
- type up meeting notes
- order items or groceries for delivery
And the list goes on!
I found a great job as a remote VA on Upwork.
Where to find virtual assistant jobs:
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- 24/7 Virtual Assistant – send a resume to get connected with job matches
- Vasumo – email to apply
Tutoring
Tutors can help students in any area of academics. If you have a talent or skill in one area (like math), then you can offer tutoring services locally or online. You will most likely need a BA in your field, but one of the benefits is that the hours are flexible. You can work as much or as little as you want.
Where to find tutoring positions:
Apply online to teach classes or tutor with one of these companies:
Academic Test Scoring Jobs
If you have great academic skills, but are not interested or able to teach or tutor, you can try an academic test scoring job.
Where to find academic test scoring jobs:
Apply online to become a test scorer with one of these companies:
Teaching English to Children Overseas
Thanks to the internet, you can now teach English to children in other countries from the comfort of your own home! The most popular companies require you to have at least a BA (in any field), with tutoring experience as a bonus.
You don’t need to come up with elaborate lesson plans and the hours for teaching are helpful for moms because they are often during the times when your kids are asleep.
Where to find jobs teaching English to children overseas:
Two of the most popular companies are:
Here are some other places you can look for online teaching jobs:
- italki
- Rosetta Stone
- Open English
- iTutorGroup
- Cambly – get paid to chat with people in English, no degree or teaching experience needed
Travel Agent
Are you a whiz at finding cheap travel deals (flights, hotels, etc.)? Do you enjoy booking travel arrangements? Then, try working as a travel agent.
Where to find travel agent jobs:
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Cruise companies – like Cruises Inc.
Translator
Are you bilingual? If yes, there is always a need for a translator somewhere! Put those language skills to use!
You can find formal jobs (translating documents or helping companies) or even more informal jobs (verbal translation for people who need occasional help – accompanying them to appointments, etc.).
Where to find translation jobs:
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Gengo
- Smartling
- One Hour Translation
- Translate.com
- Unbabel
Or, teach another language online with one of these companies:
Social Media Management
Social media managers take care of a company’s social media accounts, like Facebook, Twitter, etc.
This might include:
- writing blog posts
- setting up social media profiles
- responding to messages
If you have a lot of experience with social media, you might enjoy this job!
Where to find Social Media Management jobs:
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- LiveWorld
Testing Websites
Companies need users to test their websites and provide feedback on their experience. If you enjoy perusing the web and offering your opinions, this might be a good fit.
Where to find testing jobs:
Apply online to become a website tester with one of these companies:
Transcription
Transcribers type up a document of an audio recording.
If you type fast and think you might enjoy this type of work, you can become a transcriptionist.
You might need some additional equipment to help you with this job: like, a headset, foot pedal, and transcription software, or a kit with all three.
Where to find transcription jobs:
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- Transcribe Me
- GMR Transcription
- Daily Transcription
Surveys
While I wouldn’t recommend taking surveys to make a lot of extra money, if you like answering questions about products and have some extra time, then you can certainly make a little bit of extra money each month.
Where to take surveys:
Selling Crafts Online
If you enjoy making crafts or digital products, you can sell your products online. It may take some time to set up and promote your items and your shop, but with determination and perseverance you can do it!
Where to sell crafts or product online:
- Etsy
- your own website
Technical Support
Technical support specialists are needed everywhere. If you have technical skills, you can assist customers with technical problems or questions.
Technical support positions can be via the phone or online chat.
Where to find technical support jobs:
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Amazon
- Apple
- Onesupport
Moderating Groups or Forums
Group or forum moderators are responsible for keeping an eye on group members’ posts in order to keep things respectful and make sure everyone adheres to group policies. Moderators also watch out for spam.
Where for find moderator jobs:
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- LiveWorld
- Social Element
Internet Analysis or Research
Are you a search engine pro? You can get a job as an internet researcher and find answers and information on just about any topic.
You might be required to find:
- contact information (emails and phone numbers)
- look up data
- find specific details
Where to find analysis jobs:
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- Fiverr – popular platform for showcasing your portfolio and looking for gigs
- Clickworker
- Fancy Hands
- JustAnswer
- Appen
Virtual Recruiting
Virtual recruiters hire candidates while working remotely. They focus on using technology and virtual interviews to connect candidates with hiring managers.
Where to find virtual recruiting jobs:
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Remote OK
Chat Online
A chat operator’s job is to answer a customer’s questions and concerns online via the chat feature on their website.
You may answer questions about:
- products
- hours
- shipping
- company details
Where to find chat jobs:
- Mod Squad
- Sitestaff Chat
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
Paid Expert
If you have a specific skill or knowledge, you can share this knowledge with others online by answering their questions.
Where to find expert jobs:
Search Engine Evaluation
Search engine evaluators review and rate search results from an online inquiry, in order to ensure that the search results are accurate, prompt, and relevant.
Where to find search engine evaulation jobs:
Data Entry
Although data entry jobs can be repetitive and not necessarily very exciting, they are quite common and many companies need people to do this job. This means these kinds of jobs are generally easy to find quickly.
Where to find data entry jobs:
- Flexjobs – a comprehensive website that offers access to remote, work from home, and flexible job postings (weekly or monthly fee to sign up)
- Upwork – a platform connecting freelancers with companies who need help (free to sign up)
- Amazon MTurk
- Clickworker
Daycare
Working parents will always need childcare.
If you have room, you can open a small daycare in your home. Even if you don’t open a full-fledged daycare, you could watch one child a few times a week for a bit of extra money.
One friend of mine had a friend watch her child in their home several days a week while she worked at the office.
Many nannies bring their young children with them when working as a nanny.
You can look for child care jobs on:
Sell Photography
Do you love taking photos and have a knack for it? You can sell photos online.
Where to sell photos:
Other Jobs for Homemakers
If you are not limited to just working at home, here are a few other great jobs for homemakers:
- catering meals
- driving – try HopSkipDrive, Uber, Lyft, or Doordash
- party planner
- real estate or insurance agent
Think outside the box and find ways to make extra money!
Related: Great Side Hustle Ideas for Single Moms
If one of these options doesn’t work out for you, don’t give up.
Finding a good job can be tough, but if you are willing to put in the time, you will be able to find something that will work out for you and your family.
If you also want to look for ways to save money check out:
You can make extra money from home as a stay-at-home mom! Do you have any other great ideas of jobs for homemakers?
