Fewer Americans may be starting side hustles than in recent years, but part-time jobs that offer remote work and flexible hours are still in demand.
According to a recent FlexJobs survey, the top three industries offering remote, part-time jobs are education and training; medical and health; and project management.
Taking on a part-time role is a great way to upskill and explore your career options, says FlexJobs career expert Toni Frana.
“If you want to build skills, or if you’re interested in trying something new, a part-time job can really give you the opportunity to try that without fully committing to a full-time role,” she says.
Money is another major motivator for workers seeking part-time gigs: according to a FlexJobs report from March, 61% of workers say that they have side jobs to supplement their primary income.
“Overall, there are still many opportunities for part-time remote work for people who are looking for that, which is great,” Frana says.
FlexJobs analyzed job listings from over 60,000 companies in their database between January and July to find roles that offer part-time, remote work. Each job title on the list requires less than 30 to 35 hours per week and allows employees to work from “anywhere with an internet connection.”
These are the top 10 job titles with the most remote, part-time postings this year.
- Licensed Therapist
- Career Consultant
- Nurse Practitioner
- Graphic Designer
- Translator
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Copywriter
- Video Editor
- Marketing Specialist
Mental health, project management and administrative roles saw the most year-over-year growth: the number of remote, part-time jobs available in these industries increased by 27% since last year.
Frana theorizes that the rise of telehealth services during the Covid-19 pandemic led to the current popularity of remote therapy and nursing roles.
These roles “can work very well to still give patients the quality standard of care that they need and desire” in a remote setting, she says.
Creative, “computer-based” roles like copywriter and graphic designer are also well-suited to a part-time, remote structure, Frana says.
“Depending on what the company’s or the client’s needs are, you can do this type of work on a freelance, contract basis or as an employee,” she says.
Beyond flexibility and extra income, there are several benefits to taking on a part-time, remote role, Frana says.
For those hoping to change careers, finding a part-time role in your desired field can be a great stepping stone, according to Frana.
Taking on a part-time role is also a good option for full-time workers who are looking to pay off debt, pad their savings accounts or prepare for a big purchase.
Most of the listed jobs have fairly flexible schedules, Frana says, but she cautions full-time workers to evaluate their other time commitments before taking on another job.
“This is something that you’re adding to your life, in addition to your full-time job and any other activities you have,” she says.
“You are able to do it on your own time, but you have to have that time,” Frana continues.
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