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Need extra cash? Amazon is hiring and you can work from home

If you're looking for a job, Amazon is once again hiring for its virtual customer service center!

The e-commerce giant needs part-time customer service associates who will work from home to troubleshoot issues that customers may have through phone, chat and email.

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Amazon is hiring for remote positions

According to a job posting that went up August 31, the gig pays $12 an hour after paid training.

Being able to work a flexible schedule is a requirement for this position. The average employee works 20 to 29 hours a week, with the opportunity to work more during the holiday season.

You must also live in one of these states to apply for the position:​

  1. Alabama
  2. Arizona
  3. Arkansas
  4. Colorado
  5. Florida
  6. Georgia
  7. Idaho
  8. Illinois
  9. Indiana
  10. Iowa
  11. Kansas
  12. Kentucky
  13. Louisiana
  14. Maine
  15. Maryland
  16. Michigan
  17. Mississippi
  18. Nebraska
  19. Nevada
  20. New Jersey
  21. New Mexico
  22. New York
  23. North Carolina
  24. North Dakota
  25. Ohio
  26. Oklahoma
  27. Pennsylvania
  28. South Carolina
  29. Tennessee
  30. Utah
  31. Virginia
  32. West Virginia
  33. Wisconsin
  34. Wyoming

Basic qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Fluent English language proficiency required
  • Basic typing, phone and computer navigation skills
  • Ability to navigate the internet, multiple browsers, email and Instant Messenger tools
  • 1+ years in a service environment dealing with the public
  • Ability to participate and complete mandatory training (this schedule may be different from your production schedule upon hiring)

If you want to learn more about this job opportunity, click here to apply. Check out Amazon's jobs page for a list of other remote opportunities — full-time and part-time.

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