17 Virtual Assistant Jobs You’ll Love As A Stay At Home Mom

Did you know how crazy-in-demand working from home as a Virtual Assistant is right now? The demand for Virtual Assistants is sky-high. And what’s even better… Did you know, that as a Virtual Assistant, you can work 100% doing what you already love AND get paid for it, like good money? No? Then you need to check out my post because I’ll share with you 17 of the most in-demand Virtual Assistant jobs you’re going to love as a Stay At Home Mom. I hope that reading my post will make you realize that you could be earning serious money helping clients do something you are already good at and love to do. Ready?

After reading my post you will likely have a whole list of ideas for Virtual Assistant jobs and I hope they inspire you to take the next step and watch this free training that teaches you how to become a booked out Virtual Assistant.

But first, what is a Virtual Assistant? Maybe you’ve seen this term being thrown around on Facebook or maybe a friend of a friend of a friend is doing it. But you’ve been too embarrassed to ask what exactly do Virtual Assistants do… hands up…I was the same. But it’s actually really simple.

What is a Virtual Assistant

As a Virtual Assistant (VA) you are your own boss and work remotely from home for clients, offering a service you’re skilled in. You can either charge hourly or offer packages. How much money you can make depends on how many clients you take on, how many hours you can work, and how much you charge. But we’ll talk about this in more detail.

What do Virtual Assistants do 

Typically, Virtual Assistant jobs used to only include scheduling meetings, setting up appointments, replying to emails, and general admin stuff.

BUT… with social media and digital marketing booming, the Virtual Assistant jobs you can do now are literally endless.

That means as a Virtual Assistant you could do all kinds of things such as making Pinterest pins, Pinterest SEO, writing emails, creating Printables, email marketing, SEO, website design, social media management, accounting, graphic design, video editing, freelance writing and so much more.

And in my opinion, this makes being a Virtual Assistant one of the best stay at home mom jobs you can do to make extra money.

Are you still not convinced?

Then let me give you an example.

Let’s say you enjoy creating pins in Canva and could see yourself doing this all day long. Then why not offer your pin design services and get paid to do it? My mom friend Megan makes an average of $5-$7K per month as a Pinterest Virtual Assistant working from home (with two kids).

Virtual Assistant jobs for beginners

When you’re just starting out as a beginner Virtual Assistant you’ve got two options:

Option 1: You can either start being a VA and offering any service to anyone, like scheduling meetings, doing a bit of research, email marketing or social media managing just to get the ball rolling and money coming in.

Option 2: Or, you can pick a niche that you’re not only interested in but also good at, for example designing Pins in Canva, posting Instagram stories, or writing blog posts. Because the more niche you are the more money you can charge your clients. But having a niche makes getting your next client a lot easier too.

The choice is entirely up to you, but both options allow you to set your own schedule, work your own hours, and do so from the comfort of your own home.

The best part about starting your own Virtual Assistant business is that you can do it as a flexible job or turn it into a full-time job.

Which gets us to your next question: “How much money can I make as a Virtual Assistant?”

Virtual Assistant Salary

I touched upon this already briefly but what you earn depends on how much time you have and how many hours you can work, as well as how much money you want to earn.

But the average Virtual Assistant makes around $50K a year whereas if you specialized your services and worked with a few higher ticket clients you could earn a full-time income of $100K+ per year.

But like I said, it also depends on:

• how much money you want to earn or
• how many hours you can work or
• how much work you want to do with everything else you’ve got going on in your mom life.

What qualifications do I need to be a Virtual Assistant?

You might be wondering “What qualifications do I need to be a Virtual Assistant?” or “How do I become a Virtual Assistant with no experience?” and this is a legit question.

So let’s look at the 2 most important skills you need.

Virtual Assistant Skills

The two most important skills to have as a Virtual Assistant are: Passion and expertise.

You want to be passionate about what you do, but you also want to have a level of expertise that gets results for your clients.

Personally, I have worked with and hired Virtual Assistants both in the advertising agencies that I worked for and in my own business.

And I know the best Virtual Assistants are those who are specialized in a particular niche that they are passionate about.

I’ve always preferred a Virtual Assistant who is an expert in their niche and insanely passionate about it over a Virtual Assitant that does everything, even if they had much lower rates.

So, just ask yourself this simple question. How crazy passionate are you about the service you’re going to offer to your clients? For example, if you’ve got a really strong Pinterest account and love to design new pins then maybe this could be a clue.

Besides passion and expertise here are some traits you should have. Which ones do you have?

Some of the Virtual Assistant skills include:

• Great communicator
• Positive “can-do” attitude
• Willingness to go above and beyond to meet your clients’ goals
• Ability to listen to what your client really needs
• Being resourceful with the budget you’re given (the same goes for timeframes)
• Able to stick to deadlines
• Being the initiator rather than the client having to chase you
• On time for meetings
• Always thinking a step ahead for your clients
• Strive for brilliant results not just settle for second best
• Trustworthy
• Keeping your clients’ details confidential
• Spinning more than one plate at once
• Managing skills
• Basic design skills
• A love for Canva
• Basic computer skills
• Know how to use Google Drive, Docs, spreadsheets
• just to name a few.

And… if you want to learn from one Virtual Assistant momma who is killing it with her business, check out Abbey Ashley’s free webinar Become a Booked out VA, totally free.

The only thing left to do is to pick which Virtual Assistant job is right for you.

Here are the different types of most in-demand Virtual Assistant Jobs you can do as a stay at home mom.

1. Social Media Virtual Assistant

As a Social Media Virtual Assistant, you’re managing your clients’ social media accounts and helping them get more eyeballs on their brand. Depending on your skill set, you could be managing multiple accounts across different social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook or TikTok, or simply pick the one you’re most passionate about, that you enjoy using yourself the most.

Social Media Virtual Assistant Jobs include:

• Creating and managing social media posts like Instagram stories or Facebook posts
• Writing caption copy
• Researching hashtags and trends
• Engaging with followers
• Replying to comments and direct messages
• Scheduling posts

Your writing should be on point. Clients are usually looking for native English speakers, so keep that in mind when looking for clients.

Are you more of a marketing kind of person? Then definitely check out the next Virtual Assistant role.

2. Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant 

In your role as a Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant, you create marketing strategies for your clients.

You either help improve your clients’ marketing tactics or create new ones for them with a fresh set of eyes to help them reach their goals.

Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant tasks include improving your clients:

• Email marketing by crafting better email newsletter copy
• Content strategy
• Research relevant keywords your client should target
• Improve their SEO (search engine optimization)
• Create lead magnets like opt-ins or tripwires
• Networking and direct outreach
• Analyze the competition and see how you can stand out
• Create social media campaigns
• Run Facebook ads (only if you’re an expert at them)

Do you love YouTube videos? Maybe the next VA role might interest you.

3. YouTube Virtual Assistant

Help your clients grow their YouTube channel.

If you love YouTube video content and spent a lot of time on YouTube, then maybe this could be something to focus on for your VA business? 

This one is a lesser-known niche but I reckon it will take off big because more content is headed for video.

As a YouTube Virtual Assistant, you help your clients’ channels with:

• Editing and uploading YouTube videos
• Creating end frames
• Designing video cover
• Keyword research and SEO (search engine optimization)
• Marketing to promote the videos
• Engaging with comments
• Coming up with fresh content ideas based on trends

Do you have a knack for writing and simply love copy? You could be in high demand. Check out this next Virtual Assistant job.

4. Copywriter Virtual Assistant

Every business needs good copywriters. Copywriting is one of the most sought-after and highly paid niches because good copy can make or break a business.

Actually, good copywriters are difficult to find. When you’re a good copywriter, clients will grab on to you with both hands and never let you go – as long as the results are good.

You’re even harder to replace once you’ve learned the tone of voice and writing style of the brand you’re writing for, and you know the demographic you’re writing for inside and out. If you’re really great at copywriting then you can charge premium rates because your clients know that you will help make them a lot of money.

As a Copywriter Virtual Assistant you’ll be helping your clients:

• With content creation
• Writing magazine articles
• Blog posts
• Presentation copy 
• Sales funnel
• Ad copy like Facebook ads
• Social media copy
• Brochure copy
• Sales page copy
• Email marketing campaigns
• Sales letter
• Landing page copy

I know how high in demand copywriters are because I used to work with a copywriter for over 7 years in London’s top advertising agencies and we were constantly booked. And our rates weren’t cheap! (We were charging $450/day and $920/day on weekends, EACH!)

A good place to start: If you already have a passion to write about a certain topic then this niche would be a good place to start focusing on.

Are you already interested in the real estate market? Maybe this could be the right niche for you to focus on.

5. Real Estate Virtual Assistant

Are you curious as to how to become a Real Estate Virtual Assistant?

Becoming a Real Estate Virtual Assistant is a lucrative niche and one of those where the more experience you have, the better.

As a Real Estate Virtual Assistant you’ll need basic computer and software skills so that you can:

• Keep the database up to date on new listings or clients details
• Setting up appointments for home inspections, key handovers, or repairs
• Social media management
• Generating new leads
• Designing marketing materials for “just sold/ listed” properties
• Managing the distribution of marketing materials in the local area
• Know how to use Dropbox or Google Drive to share documents
• Answering comments or chat questions prospects have.

The main task however is to help keep the listings online up to date with the right images of the property, description, price, and property details as most buyers look online to find their new place.

Do you have an eye for graphic design? Then I think you would enjoy the next Virtual Assistant job I’ve got lined up for you. Ready?

6. Graphic Designer Virtual Assistant

What does a Graphic Designer Virtual Assistant do?

As a Graphic Designer Virtual Assistant, you work remotely and help clients design graphics on demand whenever they need help with a project.

Typical tasks for a Graphic Designer Virtual Assistant include designing:

• Flyers
• Social media posts
• Pinterest pins
• Lead magnets
• Sales pages
• Landing pages
• Logos
• Newsletter headers
• Events
• Web graphics
• Ads
• Ebooks
• Printables

Unless you agree to work full-time for a client, you can take on multiple clients on retainer.

What is a retainer fee?

A retainer fee means you’re getting a certain amount of money paid upfront in exchange for doing an agreed-on service.

There is no limit to the number of clients you can work with on retainer, which means the sky is the limit on how much you can earn. 

That means you can work with numerous smaller clients to reach your monthly income goals. Working on this side hustle gives you the flexibility to work around your kids and family life as long as you meet your deadlines.

Are you good at managing many things at once while staying calm and collective? Then I am sure this VA role sounds like you. Check it out.

7. Administrative Virtual Assistant

As an Administrative Virtual Assistant, you do all the tasks an Administrative Assistant would do, but you do it from a remote location like from the comfort of your own home. You’re providing your clients with assistance in a number of tasks that help keep their business running smoothly and help them save time.

Depending on who you work for, as an Administrative Virtual Assistant, you could help your clients with tasks such as:

• Setting up appointments
• Making phone calls
• Organizing travel arrangements
• Social media managing
• Updating software
• Inventories
• Renewing licenses
• Updating databases or client details
• Researching
• Preparing documents
• Even buying gifts or presents on behalf of your client could be part of your job.

Do you love numbers, stats, and financial statements? Your services could be a great valuble asset to your clients (including myself).

8. Virtual Bookkeeping Assistant

Let’s be honest – Most clients are good at running the business but are lacking an understanding of their finances but at the same time don’t have the money to hire someone full-time. And that’s where Virtual Bookkeeping Assistants come in.

As a Bookkeeping Virtual Assistant you help your clients with:

• The day-to-day finances
• Understanding complicated financial matters
• Remind to pay bills
• File taxes accordingly
• Inform about tax overloads
• Keep track of bills, expenses, credit cards, bank transactions
• Calculate taxes
• Organize financial data (balance sheets, financial statements)
• Inflow and outflow of money
• Using accounting software
• Prepare tax reports
• Help with writing goods off
• Tax exemptions
• Applying for loans and government business bonuses
• Managing money

Money is all about trust. So the more experience you have in the financial sector, the better. And be sure to keep your clients’ data safe.

Do you always feel like you could improve someone’s copy? Then you’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a VA job for you. Read on!

9. Virtual Assistant Proofreading

Do you have a really good eye for spotting grammar and spelling mistakes?

Then maybe VA proofreading could be for you.

As a Virtual Assistant Proofreading, you’ll help your clients proofread their copy before it goes live or to print. Typically your client will send you a document for you to read and correct errors like spelling or typing mistakes.

But as a professional Proofreading Virtual Assistant, you’ll do more.

Your tasks as a Virtual Assistant Proofreading include:

• Proofreading documents, sales pages, email marketing, social media posts, ebooks
• Editing
• Correcting spelling mistakes, typos, and punctuation
• Re-structuring copy
• Researching facts
• SEO (search engine optimization) for titles
• Keyword research

How much money can you make? Caitlin from WorkFromAnywhere does it full-time and in this FREE 45-minute training she reveals how proofreading can be your ticket to work from anywhere.

Do you literally spend all day scrolling through Pinterest? Then let me show you how to turn this into cash with my next Virtual Assistant job. Curious?

10. Pinterest Virtual Assistant

Wondering how to become a VA for Pinterest?

A Pinterest Virtual Assistants works with their clients to grow their Pinterest accounts to drive traffic to their websites and blogs.

Therefore if you want to work as a Pinterest VA you must have a strong Pinterest account yourself and a good pinning strategy to grow your account.

As a Pinterest VA you help your clients:

• Manage their Pinterest account
• Create pins, fresh pins, story pins, or video pins
• Do keyword research
• Pin scheduling (either manually pinning or using a Pin scheduler)
• Using software like Canva
• Pinterest board creation
• Board titles
• Pin titles
• Pin descriptions
• Keeping up with trends (where possible)

I talked about my mom friend Megan, who is a Pinterest VA making seriously good money, and just wanted to give you the link to the interview I did with her if you want to find out how she got started as a Pinterest Virtual Assistant. In the interview she also covers the question “How do I find a Virtual Assistant job for Pinterest?”, so be sure to check it out.

Do you have a passion for blogging and would love to offer it to some bloggers? Here’s how you can do that and make money.

11. Blog Virtual Assistant

Blog Virtual Assistants assist business owners, such as bloggers, in improving their blogs. You will need a deeper understanding of how a blog works, your client’s target audience, their objectives, and SEO (search engine optimization).

We could all do with a blog VA, couldn’t we? (I know I do).

Your main role as a Blog Virtual Assistant involves helping bloggers improve their blogs by implementing the right strategies.

Your tasks as a Virtual Assistant to bloggers could include:

• Coming up with a blog strategy
• Monetization strategy
• Content strategy
• Keyword research
• Writing blog posts
• Placing affiliate links
• Checking all links still work
• Creating blog post graphics
• Connecting with other bloggers
• Organize guest posts on other blogs
• Help with all the tech stuff like connecting your blog to email marketing software (this one here is the best)
• Manage guest posts on your clients’ blog

Each blog is individual, so you need to create unique strategies for each of your clients.

How do you find a blogger to assist? Post in Facebook groups where bloggers hang out.

If you’re one busy mommy, don’t forget to download the VA Checklist and Starter Kit that helps you get clients within a week.

If you like dealing with customers then this next Virtual Assistant job you can do from home might be ideal for you. Check it out.

12. Customer Service Virtual Assistant

What is a Customer Service Virtual Assistant?

As a Customer Service Virtual Assistant you help your clients manage their customers. You help keep your clients’ customers happy allowing your client to solely focus on growing their business. Your clients will most likely come from the e-commerce niche with online shopfronts.

The main tasks of a Customer Service Virtual Assistant include:

• Handling customer concerns
• Responding to customers’ emails and messages on social channels
• Handling Returns
• Processing Refunds
• Order tracking
• Transaction issues
• Order status
• Screening feedback

The best thing about Customer Service jobs is that instead of sitting in a call center you can do it from home.

As a Customer Service Virtual Assistant you’ll need: A passion to communicate in a friendly and helpful way, the ability to come across as genuinely interested in the product you’re representing, 110% knowledgable about the product you’re representing, empathy towards the customer you’re speaking to in case they have a problem or a complaint, a headset to take calls (and a quiet room without your kids’ noise in the background would be ideal).

To get started, pick a niche, brand, or product you’re passionate about and check platforms like Shopify and Oberlo.

Do you love nothing more than to sit somewhere quietly and focus on entering data into your computer? Then you’re going to love the next job.

13. Data Entry Virtual Assistant

As a Data Entry Virtual Assistant, you help your clients maintain a clean and up-to-date databases or CRM systems by manually entering and updating data electronically.

Data entry Virtual Assistant is one of the most in-demand remote jobs.

Below is a list of tasks that you would get assigned as a Data Entry Virtual Assistant:

• Manually entering data into electronic forms, like databases
• Organizing data that needs to be entered
• Checking data for accuracy (extremely important!)
• Clear the clutter in your data management system
• Updating outdated data and deleting unnecessary data
• Checking existing databases are up to date
• Presenting data in required formats

Data Entry Virtual Assistant jobs are great stay at home jobs because you only need a quiet corner of your home where you won’t be interrupted so you can concentrate without making any mistakes.

As a Data Entry Virtual Assistant, you can work flexible hours at your own pace. You might even find data entry therapeutic and enjoy a little break away from your family life.

Do you just love doing research and getting lost on the internet for hours? How about you get paid to do it with this next Virtual Assistant job.

14. Virtual Research Assistant

Do you love doing online research on the internet?

Then maybe you’ll love spending your time working as a Virtual Research Assistant and get paid to do it.

• Searching the internet for ideas
• Product and Market Research
• Trend Research
• Competitor market analysis
• New trends in the market
• SEO (search engine optimization) and keyword research
• New marketing ideas
• Preparing your research data in a presentation for your client

As a Virtual Research Assistant, you help clients find new ideas, strategies, and trends to grow their business online.

As a Virtual Research Assistant you do the following online research tasks:

If you love planning and organizing trips and all things travel excite you, then you should check out the next Virtual Assistant job.

15. Travel Agent Virtual Assistant

Do you love traveling and all things regarding planning a trip? Then maybe becoming a travel agent is for you. 

As a Travel Agent Virtual Assistant, you could work for travel bloggers or small agencies and help them organize trips for a certain budget. Your job as a Virtual Assistant for travel companies includes researching flights and accommodations and getting quotes. But you could also work for one-on-one clients to help them put together the ultimate travel package (think Wedding Travel Agent Virtual Assistant or Honeymoon Travel Agent Virtual Assistant).

Your tasks as a Travel Agent Virtual Assistant include:

• Researching and comparing
• Book flights
• Putting together a travel itinerary
• Travel insurance
• Making reservations at venues
• Buying tickets
• Change travel dates and itinerys
• Arrange visas
• Organize shuttles

Do you love helping people solve their problems? Then the next Virtual Assistant job sounds right for you!

16. Virtual Customer Support Assistant

Do you love talking to customers directly and are you good at staying patient? Then maybe you would be a good fit to work as a Customer Support Virtual Assistant?

As a Customer Support Virtual Assistant you’re answering customer questions on different social media platforms, by email, live chat and phone. You’ll make sure all customer complaints and questions are handled as quickly as possible.

You’ll communicate with customers directly by doing tasks such as:

• Answering questions via email
• Handling customer questions on the phone
• Chat to customers in Live chats
• Upselling your clients’ products and services
• Making sales calls to a client base
• Direct messaging on social media channels (Instagram, Facebook messenger, WhatsApp)

Did you always want to work as an Interior Designer but never got to it, because… life happened? Then maybe NOW’s your time with this Virtual Assistant job.

17. Virtual Interior Design Assistant

You might be wondering “What is a Virtual Interior Design Assistant?”.

As a Virtual Interior Design Assistant, you bring your skillset as an interior designer to the table to help bring your clients’ interior projects to life.

Maybe you’ve always dreamed of becoming an interior designer but now that you’re a mom this dream doesn’t fit your mom life anymore. How about you don’t give up your dream completely but pivot a bit so that you’re still getting to follow your passion, by helping other people? As a Virtual Design Assistant, you can literally still do the things that light you up but get paid to do them. Say you love designing mood boards, then offer your Virtual Assistant services on helping people create mood boards. If you love doing renders, focus your VA services exclusively around that.

As a Virtual Interior Design Assistant you’ll help your clients with:

• Mood boards
• 3D renderings
• Color schemes and material concepts
• Collecting fabric samples
• Sourcing of materials
• Use software to prepare plans
• Make presentations
• Concept renderings
• Photo retouching

I told you in the beginning that by the end of this post your head will be spinning full of ideas. And I hope yours is spinning like crazy right now, in a good way.

So let’s look at the things you need to get started.

What do I need to get started as a VA?

A blog or a website. Check out my free tutorial here on how to start a blog and the exact steps to take.

To get started as a Virtual Assistant, you’ll need a:

• Package that outlines your services and what you’re able to provide to your clients
• Service agreement that outlines your fees
• Pricing structure: how much do you charge
• (optional) Portfolio of the previous work you’ve done in your niche (use client testimonials if you have)

It will take time to get used to your new client and what they need, how they work, and so on. But the main thing is that you understand the problem you’re there to help them solve. Although it is important that you really listen to your client it is also important for your client that you’re confident enough to lead the way. Because ultimately you’re the expert they hired to get them the results they want.

Where to find Virtual Assistant jobs

The first things you should try are Facebook groups. Because chances are your potential clients are hanging out there. I hired my last VA’s straight off Facebook. Just be specific about what you can do really well and what your clients can expect. Don’t bend over backward just to get the job, unless you’re seriously interested in getting into a specific niche. Because you’ll end up getting a job you don’t enjoy doing. Rather go for the things you love because when you love what you do, its shows and you will enjoy it so much more.

Who hires VA’s?

Your clients can come from literally anywhere, whether those are big companies, corporate companies, small businesses, local businesses, bloggers, or other stay at home moms setting up an online business.

There is a lot of work going around for you if you work as a VA. In essence, as a Virtual Assistant you’re helping clients do the work they lack the time or skills to complete and are looking to you for help in achieving their goals.

How to get your first client 

To get started: Post on Facebook that you’re offering Virtual Assistant services and get your first clients.

Just take a look at this screengrab I took here. This lady is saying that she’s thinking of starting a VA business (which means she doesn’t have any experience yet). However, two people are interested straight away in her services. Doesn’t that blow your mind to what you could do?

Additionally, you can set up a Facebook page and post about your services. Let people know what you do and give them a good reason why they should hire you.

What you’ll need:

• A niche
• An offer
• A package/ pricing plan
• Testimonial of some sort would be helpful but not mandatory
• Social media posts to put out
• Service agreement

To get your first clients, consider offering your services at a reduced rate to give potential clients an irresistible offer they can’t refuse before you charge a higher price to get a testimonial in return that will help you attract more clients. (I did that when I was working as a business coach. I offered my 3-month coaching package for $2K to my first clients and later raised my prices to $5K).

Don’t forget to check out Abbey’s free webinar for new Virtual Assistants.

Closing thoughts on the different Virtual Assistant jobs you can do as a stay at home mom to earn extra cash

I hope my article has given you plenty of great ideas about the best jobs to help you make extra income from home as a stay at home mom. Working as a Virtual Assistant is a great option because it allows you not only to work remotely (hello pajamas) and on a flexible schedule around your kids. And you don’t even need a bachelor’s degree to get started. All you need is PASSION.

Good Virtual Assistants go out and beyond their own ways to help their clients.

And you can only do that when you’re passionate about something. So pick something you’re passionate about and start there. You’ve got this, mommy!

If this has gotten you curious then definitely don’t forget to check out Abbey’s free webinar for new Virtual Assistants, before the spots fill up.

What about you? Are you thinking of starting your own VA business and which job did you like the most from my list?