Recently terms like "digital nomad " have entered the vocabulary of professionals and freelancers everywhere. The phrase, which refers to people who work remotely from foreign countries, often in digital and creative industries that afford flexibility, sounds great in theory. But how do you make it work?
According to FlexJobs' annual survey wanting to travel is number four in the top reasons people work. Even so, most employees are lucky to get 10 vacation days a year, which, for someone with a travel bug, simply doesn't cut it. And a lot of people have jet-setting on their mind lately — whether they're looking to escape the current administration or live on a tropical beach (or both).
Though working remotely isn't reserved for any specific industry, there are certain types of jobs that make it a lot easier to travel frequently or live abroad. Increasingly, employers are offering more flexible options, from unlimited vacation time to work-from-anywhere offerings. Many of these arrangements mean that, basically, it doesn't matter where you work as long as you get your job done. But where can one find these elusive jobs that allow nearly unrestricted travel?
Remote.co put together a list of current job listings that offer some or complete freedom to travel. These positions will get likely get filled quickly, but they offer some insight into the types of gigs you may want to look into if you're thinking of trying the digital nomad lifestyle on for size.
This remote job requires experience with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets. Generally, bookkeepers manage the finances of a business and oversee billing and invoicing. Additionally, bookkeepers track income and expenses, manage payroll, file taxes, and more. Bookkeepers must be familiar with accounting software.
A bookkeeper's responsibilities vary depending on the nature and size of the business and so educational requirements and training vary greatly. Depending on the nature of the work, clients may be willing to consider applicants with a high school or college education that will undergo on-the-job training. If a client's needs are more complex, they may require someone with a more formal education, such as an associate's or bachelor's in accounting or finance.
This digital project manager job requires only 15-20 hours of work each week and involves managing project scope and timelines, and overseeing the budget. Generally, these sorts of jobs require the use of project management programs and software, cloud file storage systems, and more. Online project managers make sure all the deliverables for a project are completed properly and submitted on time and within budget.
Projects can include websites, mobile apps, events, videos, social media, and more. Project manager skills are mostly acquired through work experience and through team collaboration. Like any other type of manager, these professionals must be skilled in communication, time-management, organisation, and delegating tasks. Though there is no explicit degree for this career, there are a number of courses and certificates available online to help individuals excel in this work.
This fully remote customer support specialist job is for candidates who want to live on the East Coast, the UK, and central Europe. Customer support job responsibilities vary depending on the company, but are often offered by companies with remote work options.
Responsibilities may include answering customer queries and supporting customers through live chats, emails, or phone calls; providing general customer service; and providing customer data and feedback to internal teams.
This finance and administration assistant job involves working internationally for an environmental organisation. Responsibilities are mainly administrative and the job is short-term.
Most financial and administration assistant jobs include responsibilities such as preparing financial and business forms, monitoring bank balances, performing calculations and producing analyses and financial reports. Depending on whether the position is geared more towards finance or administration, the duties will vary. In terms of educational background, candidates may require an associate's or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a similar field. Additionally, interested applicants must have strong math, communication, and customer service skills.
This graphic designer position is seeking a candidate with an “outstanding portfolio” and demonstrated design experience on various platforms, including web, print, and email. The position is remote worldwide, and it's not the only job of this nature that is remote-friendly.
Most graphic designers have an associate's or bachelor's degree in graphic design, but a candidate's eligibility is also largely dependent on their portfolio and industry experience. Depending on the nature of the job or project, the designer may be expected to be familiar with print production, digital illustration, animation, or more.
This contract article writer position requires a bachelor’s degree, along with experience researching, writing, and editing online content. The chosen candidate will craft original content for the online educational platform's 'hub articles' to help users make college and career decisions.
For this position, a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required, which is often the case for other writing positions. Candidates will likely be required to present a portfolio of written content.
This remote human resources coordinator position is looking for an “organised, affable HR expert” with an eye for top-notch talent. According to the hiring manager, the chosen candidate will not be “shackled to one desk, one office, one city, or even one country."
Though this job may be unique, generally HR specialists and coordinators help to recruit, screen, and interview, and eventually place workers. They also usually deal with employee relations, benefits, and payroll and serve as resources for employees. Many employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, certification, internships, and other training.
This company is looking for an online English teacher who can provide “loveable language learning experiences" to students. Qualifications include related teaching experience or certification, and a background using technology in online language instruction. They must have native fluency in English, and are preferred to have prior experience teaching English or hold a teaching certification. Since the classes take place online, experience using technology in an online language instruction classroom is necessary.
There is an increasing global necessity for command of the English language and many international people are looking to learn the language by interacting with native speakers. Online teaching jobs usually don't require teachers to live in the same city as their students; they can live wherever they want so long as they have access to the internet.
This 10-month, work-from-home marketing communications contract position is for an individual who will oversee a global event program from beginning to end. Though location is flexible, the worker must live within the US.
Marketing communications managers generally require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, or advertising. On top of this, experience in the field is usually required for higher-level positions. Specific duties, salaries, and focus areas depend on the nature of the company and the marketing strategy.
This newsletter writer position will curate a top 10 list for a growing list of newsletters. The writer is able to work from anywhere but must come from a writing or journalism background. They must also have a connection to the topic they are covering.
As companies increasingly depend on newsletters for marketing and community engagement, newsletter writers are becoming a sought-after commodity. And often they're able to work remotely. Though there is no specific degree necessary, usually a bachelor's degree and a proven writing ability as demonstrated in a portfolio will suffice, though requirements vary depending on the company and the specific needs outlined in the position.
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