13 Surprising Remote Jobs, Hiring Now--The Sky May Be the Limit

So often when we think of gig-economy or remote work, we think of jobs in creative industries or drivers of ride-share services. .
The following article written by Flexjobs.com provides another viewpoint to remote work and gig economy jobs. 

Remote work has grown 159% since 2005, but some people still think that remote jobs are only in customer service and sales. To showcase the true variety of jobs that are compatible with remote work, FlexJobs has identified 13 surprising remote jobs that are currently hiring. Check out these unusual jobs that can be done from home!

Agricultural Economist
The remote agricultural economist will design and conduct economic research projects, complete cost-benefit analyses of animal advocacy tactics, and present research at conferences.
 Assistant Development Chef
A remote chef job is definitely a surprising remote job. This role will assist with recipe testing, recipe creation and updating, and sharing and distributing information. Food or hospitality industry experience is required.
 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Working 100% remotely, a teacher is needed to teach a deaf/hard of hearing course. A master's degree in special education is required. Teletherapy experience is desired, but not required.
Digital Librarian
Even librarians can now work remotely! This role will serve as a liaison between the organization and vendors, agencies, and freelancers, and will develop the overall DAM organization system and metadata/tagging framework.
 Digital Painter
This unique role will work to bring interactive stories to life. You must be a master in Adobe Photoshop, have exceptional painting skills, a strong sense of color and dramatic lighting, and a strong sense of volume and three-dimensional space.
 Investigator
Job duties for the remote investigator include investigating fraudulent or abusive health insurance payments/practices, preparing reports and financial analyses, and working with law enforcement on cases.
 Outdoor Gear Tester
This remote job opportunity is seeking outdoor gear testers to test and photograph gear during testing trips, research products, and prepare detailed reviews. Significant outdoor experience is required.
 School Culture Coach
If you have education experience, this role could be a great fit. The school culture coach will lead planning and training sessions with school leaders to help create safe and happy schools. Travel will be required.
 Senior Local Trial Manager
A trial manager is needed to manage clinical trial activities to deliver quality data. Maintaining trial management systems, monitoring progress, and conducting meetings is also required. An associate's or nursing program completion is needed.
 Spaceship Physics Developer
This surprising remote job will develop rigid body simulation, write fast multi-threaded code using Unity DOTS, and integrate features. Experience is needed with physics engine development.
 Teleradiologist
A remote teleradiologist will read cases and take care of patients. Board certification by the ABR or AOBR and U.S. residency program completion required. You must hold at least one state license and have general computer knowledge. 
Veterinary Cardiologist
An animal cardiologist is needed to facilitate online and phone-based client consultations, make recommendations, monitor care, and answer inquiries. DVM degree, DACVIM certification, and computer proficiency are required.
Vietnamese Video Medical Interpreter
This work-at-home role will provide medical interpreting services in a video format. Must be fluent in Vietnamese and English. Appropriate skills, education, and home office equipment are required.

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