We often immediately couple “nomad” with “digital nomad”. Perhaps it’s a good idea to keep in mind that the word “nomad” existed way before “digital”. And the nomads from then until today have been roaming around this Earth for years doing a wide range of jobs, from the odd and unique, to the highly skilled and lucrative.
Criteria NON-Digital Nomad jobs:
- No professional online skills required
- Allows you the freedom to move anywhere in the world
- Has a high demand or a high seasonal demand
A large number of jobs listed here will not require formal education or diplomas; some do however require you have formal training and/or industry level certifications. This list is designed to cover as wide a range of disciplines as possible, so you are bound to find more than a handful that apply to you.
The categories are:
- Service sector jobs
- Business
- Education, Coaching, and Personal Care
- Fun & Adventure jobs
- Air and Maritime jobs
- Outdoor jobs
- Transportation jobs
In case you are interested in purely digital nomad jobs, check this article out.
Let’s dive into the list!
Service sector
- Hostel worker
- Au Pair
- Hairdresser, barber
- Chef, Kitchen Assistant
- Tour Guide
- Wedding & events photographer
- House and Pet sitting
- Plumber
- Carpenter
- Waitress, Waiter, Host
Business & Government
- Teaching languages
- Scuba instructor
- Physiotherapist
- Yoga Instructor
- Health & Nutrition Coach
- Fitness Instructor
- Beauty therapists
Education, Coaching, and Personal Care
- Tour operator
- Import and Export
- Call center associate
- Translation work and services
- Interpreter
- Foreign Services and IGOs (Inter Governmental Organization)
- NGOs (Non Government Agencies)
Fun & Adventure jobs
- Comedian
- Tattoo artist
- Ski resort assistant
- Ski & Snowboard instructor
- Bartender
- Barista
- Athletic recruiter, Talent Scout
- Forest fire fighter
- Archaeologist
- Voice actor
- Stagehand
- Singer, Musician, Busking
- Street performer, Mimes
- Volunteer work, Peace Corps
- Surfing Instructor
Air and Maritime jobs
- Yacht crew, hand deck
- Boat captain
- Boat engine mechanic
- Diver
- Oil rig worker
- Travel nurse
- Pilot: Airline, Private Jet, Charters
- Flight attendant, Purser
Transportation jobs
- Long haul truck driver
- Local delivery driver
- Bicycle delivery
- Auto mechanic
Outdoor jobs
- Fruit and crop pickers
- Construction worker
- WWOOFer (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)
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