While there are many work-at-home jobs that hire nationwide, some companies get very specific about the locations of their remote workers. This often isn’t necessarily by choice, but instead due to local laws and tax requirements. Some companies may even require onsite training.
We have covered a number of states already in our work-at-home jobs by state series. Next up is how to work at home in Washington State.
This isn’t an all-inclusive list, and you may find a lot more flexibility and opportunity if you opt for independent contractor positions as opposed to employee roles. If you are a FlexJobs member, you can easily filter these jobs out in the Advanced Search section by choosing “Freelance” in the Job Type field.
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1. American Express
American Express hires phone-based customer service representatives to work from home. The main duty for this job is answering a variety of customer questions and helping customers with their accounts. Proper phone etiquette and customer service skills are needed for this position. This position provides paid training.
United Health Group hires employees for a wide variety of telecommuting jobs in the medical field. Opportunities are available all around the country, including Washington! Employees must be U.S citizens. Some commuting may be required for certain positions. Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including medical, paid time off and 401k. Employees must have experience in the position they apply for.
Experienced workers can find a variety of paid at-home jobs through Worldwide101. Executive assistants, marketing managers and editors are just a few positions offered. Highly experienced and trained applicants are preferred. Ideally, candidates will have 7 years of experience in their field. Applicants must be U.S Citizens and live in the U.S. Benefits include paid vacation and parental leave. Worldwide101 offers flexible scheduling which varies per project.
K12 is hiring at home educators for US-based K-12 schools. Applicants must have valid teaching certification for the state in which they apply. Benefits are provided and include medical, paid time off and life insurance. Technical requirements vary but will at least include designated quiet workspace, high-speed internet and an up to date computer.
Pearson hires at-home tutors around the United States for a variety of subjects. Tutors must provide professional and friendly service and commit to their weekly set hours- usually between 8-19 hours per week. Previous tutoring or education experience is required and some positions may include higher education degrees. Work can be completed completely online and workers must provide their own equipment such as a computer and high-speed internet.
Education First provides work from home opportunities around the world. A variety of work is available, from teaching English to children to business people. Education First offers part-time and full-time positions. Depending on the position a bachelor’s degree and other certifications may be required. Education First provides its online teachers with all the material they will need, all you need is to bring your own teaching style!
Independent contractors from around the world can find remote work through Appen. Work available through Appen is varied and each job has different requirements. Being bilingual is an asset at Appen as they have work in many different languages. Positions include social media evaluations, transcriptions and data analysis. Work is part-time the required hours vary per project. Workers can complete projects from anywhere in the world they have internet and a computer.
Sykes is hiring at-home workers to join their customer service team. Positions include customer service representatives, team leads and support positions. Sykes connects their workers through a variety of method so you can still feel like part of a team even if you are working from home. Applicants with prior customer service experience are preferred.
Travel lovers and experienced sales professionals can find work as a home travel sales professional through World Travel Holdings. Workers will help customers book their upcoming holidays and travel getaways over the phone. Benefits for this position include paid time off and travel discounts. Paid training and continuing education is offered to workers. Before starting at World Travel Holding employees agree to submit a refundable $250 in exchange for a work computer, headset and keyboard.
VocoVision provides specialized therapy and education services to children around the U.S and seeks at home workers. Most positions require advanced education and specialized skills and certifications. Experienced workers will use cutting edge technology to help provide services such as speech therapy to children all around the country. VocoVision offers part time, full time and temporary work.
As stated previously, this list does not include every company that hires people to work from home in Washington. But, it is a good place to start. And don’t forget to stop by the jobs page for the latest work-at-home leads.
