Finding the right job that can offer work-life balance takes some effort but it’s worth it to be emotionally and mentally available for your family.

If you’ve been a full-time stay at home mom (SAHM) for a few years, chances are you’ve thought about working again or picking up a side hustle to make some extra money.

It’s definitely crossed my mind. In fact, after five years at home with my children, I’ve decided to rejoin the working world outside of my home.

It’ll be just like riding a bike right? I’ll just drop back into the workforce after five years with no problem, right?

Well, I’m finding the rat race of work life… is still the rat race. Three months into my job search, I’m finding it exceptionally difficult to find LEGITIMATE POSITIONS that advertise remote and telecommute jobs– even though I’ve written about several websites and search firms that actively promote hundreds of these jobs.

But I haven’t given up yet. I believe finding a flexible work arrangement will actually help balance the transition back to work-life and allow me to still spend time with my family. I want to be able to fit in swim lessons for my four-year-old and gymnastics classes for my toddler without worrying if I’ll make it in time because of a crazy work commute.

I believe there is a way to find a happy balance between work and home life–even if it requires spending more time looking for the right job and some creativity to make it work.

In my search, I’ve finding that some positions and industries are more flex-friendly than others. I even found this cool list of companies that offer remote jobs among their staff positions.

Most of these jobs aren’t entry-level and quite a few require a bachelor’s degree, major technical skills, and experience. But if you’re flexible with salary requirements, even some of the generalist positions may offer opportunities to get your foot back in the working door and closer to home.

So here’s my list of 7 Jobs You Can Work From Home:

Social Media Manager
This role may also fall under marketing and communication descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain social media calendar to promote products, events, and brand initiatives that encourage engagement.
• Experience with social media management across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr
• Ability to transform complicated website and social media analytics data into clear, intelligent insights for clients
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business/ marketing, or relevant experience.

Content Specialist
May also include social media functions

• Work remotely managing content strategies for clients, analyzing opportunities and recommending strategies.
• Write original, engaging articles and content for targeted audiences.
• Experience with content management systems, including WordPress and Drupal.
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization(SEO) principles and keyword research.
• Experience creating content for campaigns, projects, and websites.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred
• Experience preferred, some entry-level accepted.

Technical Writer
May include general communication and writing responsibilities.

• Writing monthly batches of content that may include blogs, resource pages, category pages, and product pages.
• Drafts and edits other documents including reports, articles and memoranda, concept papers, and work plans.
• Coordinates closely with subject matter experts to draft documents for operations manuals and standard operating procedure (SOP) actions.
• Utilizing SEO best practices in body of content, headings, and titles.
• Strong command of the English language, with a proven track record of producing professional, clear documentation throughout a complete project cycle.
• Must have previous experience writing manuals and brochures, along with proficient-level skills using Adobe products and InDesign.

Customer Service Representative

• Answer calls, respond to inquiries, resolve issues, compose correspondence and provide general customer support.
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must have Microsoft Office proficiency, and typically some customer-service based experience.
• Respond to customer inquiries, in this full-time role.
• Develop relationships, maintain files, enter information, prepare invoices, and work to ensure project deadlines are met.
• GED or High School Diploma accepted in most cases.

English Instructor

• Work with students one-on-one online or small groups of students remotely to provide instruction on English language skills and cultural norms.
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.
• Teaching experience, a plus.

Virtual Assistant

• Maintain the calendar and appointments for executives by scheduling meetings and conferences, handle email management and responses on behalf of the client.
• Answer customer inquiries, schedule, coordinate events, travel and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Field and direct phone calls, handle various administrative and clerical tasks, and provide assistance to managers and employees.
• Must have experience as an administrative assistant or virtual assistant.
• Some college with a Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Resume Writer

• Write resumes with client provided data, edit and rewrite existing resumes, provide resume critiques, and interact with clients via phone and email.
• 5+ years’ related experience, solid English communication skills, and strong customer service skills.
• Solid understanding of various industries and job functions including entry level, technical, professional, and executive roles.
• Knowledge of various resume formats, ATS capabilities, and the ability to determine the best formats for each individual.
• Certification from one of the major career organizations (NRWA, CDI, CPRW, CRS etc.) preferred.

Keep the Faith!!!