Telecommuting Moms

Work At Home: Social Media Project Manager

2013-04-04T07:30:00.000-06:00

LKR Social Media is a company that creates training courses for small businesses to learn how to use

social media and online marketing. Right now they are hiring a social media project manager. They are looking for someone who is very organized, great with people, a great problem solver and extremely resourceful. This is a full time position starting as a contractor and developing into a salaried position. Here is a job description;

"That you’ll be grand central station for all of our projects. You’ll break down our goals into deliverables, hand them off to the right people then make sure everything is on track and getting done on time. You’re the go-to person for questions, resources, or whatever our team needs to get the job done. You are excellent at translating big ideas into projects, from figuring out the master plan to figuring out exactly which details need to be executed when. You’ll also be our “virtual office manager” doing HR type of tasks like managing employee credit cards, paying vendors, and interfacing with our bookkeeper to keep tabs on finances. Some of your tasks will include: - translating big ideas into projects, deliverables, & timelines - working with everyone our team to determine their top 3 monthly goals, then track progress/success on those goals - monitoring our task management system actively look for roadblocks and make sure everything is progressing - overseeing all of our sites and working with our team to make sure they’re up to date - overseeing course content creation - work with our team to break down the course, put together the materials, & make it live and functional for customers - facilitating weekly & daily team meetings"

For more information visit the job posting here.

Work at Home: Online Chat

2013-04-04T07:15:00.000-06:00

Dealertrack Technologies is currently hiring an online chat customer service representative. This

person will respond to the company's incoming chat requests from their clients in the auto industry and their customers. Previous customer service experience preferred along with a high school diploma. You must possess a personal computer running Windows XP/OS X.4 or greater with broadband internet connection. Must also possess strong internet Searching skills and the ability to type 30 WPM.
You can find this job posting on the DealerTrack website under "Customer Service" and then "Managed Chatter" -- http://go.dealertrack.com/careers/

Work At Home: Customer Service Reps

2013-04-02T07:30:00.000-06:00

BabyList helps parents discover and share everything they need for their new baby. They are

currently hiring for a work-from-home position. Customer Service Representatives are paid hourly and will work part-time 15-20 hours a week. The hours need to be spread out over 3 times a day/5 days a week (for example 9-10am, 1-2pm, 4-5pm). Previous experience in customer service and knowledge of help desk software a plus. You can apply for the job here -- https://www.smartrecruiters.com/BabyList/71778877-customer-service-rep

iTunes Advisor: Work At Home

2013-04-02T07:15:00.000-06:00

At-Home Advisor for iTunes means you will take inquires from customers to assist with diagnosing

issues and handling account and product questions. You will resolve issues addressing both hardware and software issues. You will be responsible for reporting/escalating issue and problems through appropriate channels.
Key Qualifications

1-2 years experience in customer service/support environment or equivalent experience
Ability to problem solve
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Typing, minimum of 40 WPM Strong technical aptitude
Apple product knowledge preferred
Discipline to work remotely from home
Availability to attend approximately 2 to 4 weeks of online training on a fixed schedule that may include weekends
Flexibility to work shifts between the hours of 6:00 a.m. CST and 11:30 p.m. CST including weekends
Successful completion of a pre-employment assessment and criminal background check
Successful completion of initial training

For more information and to apply, visit the Apple job posting.

Work at Home: Online Math Tutor

2013-01-04T08:30:00.000-07:00

Elevate K12 Learning is currently hiring an online math tutor. This position is a great fit for math teachers and instructors of all varieties seeking a part-time, flexible position working with students in new and inventive ways. With Elevate, you decide the number of hours you will tutor.
Requirements:
Have previous tutoring or teaching experience.
Be skilled and comfortable not only with math subjects, but also in teaching practice.
Be enrolled or graduated from an accredited university.
Be able to schedule your work hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.
Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and a quiet environment.
To apply, email your resume to careers@elevatelearning.net with "Applying for: Tutor position" in the subject line.

Work at Home: Writers Needed

2013-01-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

PR Brigade is currently hiring additional writers. The description includes;

"Responsibilities will be to login to our system, choose a project, and then write a 400-500 word blog based on the transcripts provided. You get to choose the amount of work, the type of articles and even move up in the company if you prefer to do other things like micro blogging, editing, performing the technical aspects of posting, or even handling administrative tasks. You’ll be writing blog articles for a diverse group of clients on every subject ranging from cooking to chemicals – there’s no way to be bored. If you’re interested in becoming part of our team, you can start by forwarding three writing examples that show your ability to write in different voices/perspectives. If you don’t have something readily available, feel free to use our writer’s test found here: http://prbrigade.com/WritersTest.html When you’re done, please submit your articles along with your preferred rate and your contact information to writer_applications@prbrigade.com."

Work at Home: Online Technical Support

2013-01-02T08:30:00.000-07:00

Best Buy is currently hiring online work-at-home technical support agents. This job description includes someone who will connect and communicate with clients using online or phone portal, and recommends appropriate solutions based on the client's description of the situation and their own diagnosis. You must have a strong desire and ability to inform clients of offers and overcome objections and you must be flexible in both schedule and work load. Qualifications include;

PC Maintenance, repair, and client facing experience
Advanced manual malware removal skills
Networking proficiency - Including gaming, home theater systems, and mobile phones
Ability to diagnosis and repair basic issues in the Mac OS environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Can work a dynamic, flexible schedule, that includes Holidays, overnights, and weekends
Ability to work with limited or no supervision and in physical isolation, as this is a REMOTE, work from home position
Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where living through challenge and change is a daily requirement
Must have a quiet work environment to make and receive phone calls to clients
18 or Older

Formore information on the job and to apply, visit the Best Buy website.

Work at Home: Part Time Customer Service Agents

2013-01-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

Guthy Renker is currently hiring part time work-at-home customer service agents. Virtual call center agents answer inbound customer service and inbound sales phone calls. You must have a typing speed of 45 words per minute and working knowledge in using computers including experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred. Previous customer service or prior work experience dealing with the public required. Experience in Call center environment preferred. This position requires three to six months training to become proficient in all phases of the job. For more job requirements and to apply for the job, visit the job posting.

NetZero 4G Hotspot Giveaway

2012-12-13T08:30:00.000-07:00

Many of you who follow this blog are fellow work-at-home Moms. I work very part time right now from home as my day is full of homeschooling and such but it wasn't that long ago that I dragged my laptop around town with me fitting in work when I could. We would stop by the library for the kids to pick out books and I would jump on their Wi-Fi to get a half hour of work in. Run the kids down to gymnastics class and fit in 45 minutes of work while they had fun. The problem with all of that was I was at the mercy of places that had Wi-Fi. Sure I have a smartphone and can check email and such but I can't work on spreadsheets and such on my phone. Last week when I was lucky enough to receive a NetZero 4G hotspot in the mail, this all changed.

When I pulled the hotspot device out of the box I was in the middle of making dinner and thought I would have to take the time to read the directions and fiddle with it later but it was so simple I had entered the password on my laptop and set it up literally within minutes. The device works for up to 8 devices within 150 ft. The NetZero hotspot has really fast 4G speeds and can be used with laptops, netbooks, tablets and more. One of the best parts about it? No contract required. They also have a NetZero 4G stick for laptops and netbooks and it is even smaller. Prices for service range from a free trial to $49.95 a month. You can check out more about the devices and the plans at the NetZero website. Also make sure you stop by the NetZero Facebook page as well as following them on Twitter.
Last week we had beautiful weather here in Colorado and the kids were playing outside at the park across from our house most afternoons. Sometimes I go over with them but if I have work to do then I usually sit outside on the bench in front of our house and watch them because our Wi-Fi does not reach all the way over to the park. But this week I just grabbed my little 4G hotspot device and got to go over to the park and sit and watch them play while I got some work done. I can imagine how much easier this would make working from home and being able to take the kids to fun places without worrying about if they have Wi-Fi or not. I am also looking forward to having it this summer when we are traveling. We travel a lot during the summer and most places we go to are out in the middle of nowhere, not at a hotel with Wi-Fi. My husband and I try not to work at all on vacations but there are definitely times when we need to drive somewhere to get Wi-Fi to check in on something for work. This little 3 1/2 inch device seems like it will be making my life a lot easier this year and lucky for all of you, it will also be making one of your lives easier too. I am giving away $300 worth of product/service (includes the 4G hotspot and 3 mos. of platinum service) from NetZero! You must be a U.S. resident and 18 years of age or older to win.

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Disclosure: NetZero compensated me for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Work at Home: Website Testers

2012-12-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

There are a couple other website testing services that hire telecommuters that I have posted about before. Analysia is a new company doing the same thing; asking website testers to give reviews on websites. You will be asked to read some instructions and complete certain tasks on a website. The session is recorded and your screen and audio will be saved. Most tasks take around 15 min. The pay is $10 per test through Paypal. To sign up visit the Analysia website.

Work at Home: Telephone Data Collectors

2012-12-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

Westat is hiring once again, this time for telephone data collectors for social science research projects. This position entails asking questions on a variety of subjects, such as education, the environment, health, and transportation. All telephone data collectors must have a clear speaking voice. Candidates must be able to work 15- 40 hours per week during the following times:
• Monday – Friday 6PM to 10PM, Eastern time;
• Saturday 10AM to 6PM, Eastern time; and
• Sunday 2PM to 10PM, Eastern time.

For more information on the technical requirements and to apply, visit the job posting.

Work at Home: Rent Surveyors

2012-12-10T08:30:00.001-07:00

Pierce-Eislen is a real estate research firm that provides apartment industry professionals information on specific apartment communities. Surveyors place phone calls to various apartment communities for such information as current rental rates. Here is the job posting;
Pierce Eislen, a real estate research firm is now accepting applications for their upcoming Winter 2013 seasonal rent survey (set to begin Monday, January 7th and last 4 – 6 weeks). This is an independent contractor, telecommute opportunity that requires a commitment of approximately 10-15 hours a week for the length of the survey, yet surveyors may work as many hours as they wish. The position pays $10 - $11 per hour. Interested applicants should e-mail their resumes to Rent Survey Administrator with “RENT SURVEYOR” in the subject line to mmcrae@pi-ei.com to learn more about the position.

Work at Home: Amazon.com Hiring

2012-12-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

Amazon.com has built a name as a trusted Fortune 100 Company. Currently they are hiring work from home customer service associates in several US locations. Unlike many work at home companies that hire you as an independent contractor, Amazon will be hiring you as an employee. Base pay is $11.00/hour with the opportunity to earn a cash bonus. More details about the position and requirements can be found on the Amazon.com job posting.

Work at Home: KGB Hiring Support Representatives

2012-12-06T08:50:00.000-07:00

KGB is a company I have posted about several times before here at Telecommuting Moms. I worked for them many years ago too. Basically they are a text answer service where users can text questions regarding pretty much anything. KGB agents research the question and send a message back to the user's cellphone. Here is where you would normally check for openings in the US for this position but they are not currently hiring in the US. They are hiring in Canada and the Philippines currently for the work at home agent positions.

The support representatives position is for another sector of KGB. This position answers incoming phone calls to provide technical support for the fiber optic TV, Internet, and phone service. For more information on this position and to apply, visit the KGB job posting.

Lap Desk Review and Giveaway

2012-12-06T08:30:00.000-07:00

All of you that follow my blog here know that I have worked from home for years and some of you know that we also homeschool our four kids. All in all that makes for a busy day and sometimes more hours sitting down than I would like. Recently, I had the chance to review a couple of lapdesks from Lapgear. We have never used lapdesks around the house before but now that I have them, I am not sure why I didn't get them sooner. Using a lapdesk is not only more comfortable but it also allows your laptop to stay cooler.

The first lapdesk we tried out was the Lapdesk Platinum Series 500. It looks really small but it can hold up to a 17.3 inch laptop so our little 10 inch netbooks fit on there easily. The bottom of it is really cushioned and feels a lot nicer than a laptop sitting on your lap. The bright colors it is available in make it a great choice if you have a college student that works on their laptop a lot.

The other lapdesk we had the chance to review was the Multi-Purpose Euro-Style LapDesk. It is larger and can hold up to a 20 inch laptop. The top of it is wooden so it is a much more classic look to it. The padding on this one has a little bit different feel to it with micro-beading that conforms to your lap. The nice thing about the large size is that the kids can fit a book and a pad of paper on it while they are working on homework but yet it still fits on their lap nicely.

They are both great products and if you other work at home Moms sit on the couch like me a lot with that laptop propped on your lap, you definitely need one. Luck for you all, I am also giving away a lapdesk from LapGear to one lucky reader. The lucky winner will receive a Platinum series lapdesk in a color of the winner’s choice.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 and over. Use the Rafflecopter entry form below to enter.

I received two lapdesks as compensation for this post but the opinions represented within are 100% my own.

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Updates on Writing Jobs at Home

2012-10-17T08:45:00.000-06:00

My newest guest post over at Money Saving Mom is up now. This week I am talking about how to get started writing for revenue sharing sites. Here is a portion of the article;

Freelance writing may sound like it’s only for the pros. However, on many writing sites that pay by revenue-sharing, anyone can share their knowledge and get paid for it. Get started now and you may have enough time to earn some cash before the holidays. What Are Revenue Sharing Writing Sites? Revenue-sharing sites are websites that pay freelance writers based on page views or page clicks. They are often referred to as revenue-sharing sites because the amount they pay is based on the amount of money they are earning from traffic to your articles. They pay you a portion of that money, thus, sharing their revenue with you...

Finish reading the article over at- 31 Days to Earn Extra Cash Before Christmas: Write for Revenue-Sharing Sites.
Also check out the updated list of writing sites on the list of companies page.

Work at Home: Research Assistant

2012-10-17T08:30:00.000-06:00

This is a part time 20-25 hours per week work from home research/correspondent position for Richmond Shared Services. The job includes providing clerical, office and administrative assistance to the Support Services Department, Visit the job posting to apply.

Work at Home: MTV Site Monitor

2012-10-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

MTV is hiring for their site monitor position once again, this one is a swing shift 4pm-1am PT. The job includes monitoring the administrative filters designed to flag inappropriate content.Experience with computers, internet, and sending e-mails required.Candidates with customer Service experience preferred. For more information and to apply for this position, visit the MTV job posting.

Work at Home: Online Chat Agent

2012-10-12T09:00:00.000-06:00

Needle is an online live chat sales platform. They work with different brands by offering live chat assistance to customers shopping on the brand's website. They hire online chat agents who have the knowledge to match their brands. Agents offer live chat sales assistance and usually make between $9-$12 an hour. If you are a big fan of a certain brand or have a lot of knowledge in a certain subject, you might be able to become a "needler". The position they are currently hiring for is for the Norton brand. If you are tech savvy, knowledgeable about the Norton products or just a fan of the Norton brand, then you might be a good fit for this position. Even if you are not, you can fill out the Needle online application in hopes you area of interest might be a match for future positions. To apply, you can visit the application page.

Work at Home Tutoring Online

2012-10-12T08:45:00.000-06:00

I am guest posting today over at Money Saving Mom. Crystal at Money Saving Mom is running a great series on 31 Ways to Earn Extra Cash Before Christmas. My post is on Becoming an Online Tutor. Here is an excerpt for you;

Working as an online tutor is a great way to make extra cash in your free time, and it doesn’t take much to get started. Check out the different options available and you may be able to start earning in time for the holidays.

What Is an Online Tutor?
Local tutoring centers have been around for many years, offering a place for children of all ages to be tutored in a variety of subjects either after school or in the evening. Many families are now turning to a more flexible alternative for their children by using online tutors. This has opened up another telecommuting option, especially for those with a background in education or tutoring. The position can include everything from helping a child with their homework to tutoring college-level subjects.

Continue Reading over at Money Saving Mom.

Work at Home: Seasonal Call Center Agent

2012-10-12T08:30:00.000-06:00

Teleflora is currently hiring 500 seasonal call center agents for the holidays. This is a great way to get your foot in the door with one of these companies. They are accepting applications through Nov 1st. Working as a call center agent for Teleflora includes helping customers choose & order the perfect flower arrangement. Pay after training is $8-$11 with commission. To check out the computer requirements and to apply, visit the job posting on the Teleflora website.

Work-at-Home; Technical Support

2012-10-10T09:00:00.000-06:00

Kelly Services is currently hiring for a work-at-home customer service technical support person. The client is a well known hardware/software provider. For this position you must have strong customer service skills and a passion for technology. It also requires a High School Diploma or GED and strong sales skills in order to up sell the customers protection plan. This is a full time position and may include overtime. Apply at the Kelly website.

Work at Home: Tutoring Online

2012-10-10T08:30:00.000-06:00

Connections Academy, one of the public school at home programs is currently hiring online tutors. In addition to being an accredited K-12 virtual school, Connections Academy offers evening tutoring hours for its students. Working out of their home, the tutors will manage a virtual classroom utilized by pre-screened students from Connections Education schools across the country. The virtual Tutoring Center will operate every evening from 6:00 pm Eastern time and will cater to students seeking help in all Elementary courses, Grades K-5. You must be available to work the following hours weekly: Monday/Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 Eastern Standard time; Tuesday/Thursday from 1:00-6:00pm EST; and Fridays from 9:00-5:00pm EST; for a total of 24 hours per week. For this position you can apply here. They are also hiring for a variety of other online teaching positions, to check out those visit their job listings.

Virtual Call Center Agent Job Updates

2012-10-08T09:24:00.000-06:00

Just a few updates for everyone. I had a guest post over at Money Saving Mom on Friday about finding a job as a virtual call center agent. Many of the virtual call center companies are hiring for the holiday seasonal positions. Check it out- 31 Days to Earn Extra Cash Before Christmas: Become a Virtual Call Center Agent and feel free to check out the rest of her 31 Days to Earning Extra Cash series.

Also, I just updated the list of virtual call center companies on the List of Companies page. Any unworking links have been removed and a few new companies have been added so feel free to go check that out as well. Happy Monday everyone!

Work-at-Home: Seasonal Call Center Position

2012-10-08T09:00:00.000-06:00

One of the well known virtual call centers, VIPDesk, is currently hiring for seasonal positions. They are hiring brand ambassadors for the brands Skullcandy and Bluefly. For the Skullcandy seasonal positions they are hiring either part-time 9am-5pm ET or part-time 1pm-9pm ET. The Bluefly positions are part time either Monday - Sunday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time or Monday - Sunday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Part time employees work up to 34 hours a week. Training classes are starting in November so apply now if you are interested and check out the VIPDesk website for more info.