Virtual Assistant

Are you a creative and organized virtual assistant who is comfortable working in a digital environment? If so, join our dynamic media team and play a pivotal role in the growth and management of our blogs Bagels and Lasagna (Upgrade to see actual info), On and Off Keto (Upgrade to see actual info), Cost of Shopping (Upgrade to see actual info) and other online properties we have in development.

We’re looking for a virtual assistant who is proficient in speaking, reading and writing English and knows English grammar — for example, what an Oxford or serial comma is — and online publishing formatting, such as the difference between an en dash and an em dash.

You’ll be handling a wide-array of tasks in an online environment, including:

* Working with text and images in Wordpress and Canva
* Updating pre-formatted spreadsheets using Google Sheets
* Sharing content on social media, including Flipboard and MSN.
* Using prompts I create for Chat GPT (or another AI program) to generate headlines, text and other information you’ll use to update blog posts
* Discussing tasks and communicating via Slack
* Taking on new tasks by watching Loom training videos and working in corresponding Google Docs.


Skills and equipment needed:

* Experience with Google Docs and Sheets.
* A Gmail address
* High-quality written English skills.
* Basic html understanding
* Ability to do Zoom calls
* Computer with a VPN
* Desire to learn new skills
* A great eye for detail.
* Be a keen and quick learner.
* Self-motivated.
* Positive, no excuse attitude.
* Good communication.

Work commitment:

* 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, preferred but would consider fewer hours each day if you wanted a Monday through Sunday schedule.
* Must be able to be online with me between 7 am and 10 am Eastern Time Monday through Friday. Other than that three-hour time commitment each weekday, as long as the work gets done, you can choose your best working hours.

Consider the first week a training period to test the workflow and see how we work together. If all goes well, you will be hired on a three-month trial basis.

The pay starts at $2/hour sent via Wise.

If you successfully complete the three-month trial, your pay will rise to $2.50/hour. You will be eligible for a $.50 per hour raise after one year from your hire date.

How to apply:

Please note that you will not be considered if you do not follow these directions.

1. At the top of your message, add a link to your CV or resume and, if applicable, a bulleted list of the blogs, websites or companies/universities where you’ve done similar work.
2. Follow with 2-3 sentences about why you would like this position and why you are a good fit. Do not write more than that.
3. Finish with a final paragraph detailing your availability (I will consider part-time hours for the right person) and how you think you can best help me.
4. Your message will be immediately archived if it contains low-quality AI-generated text.
5. Include the phrase “Oxford comma” in all caps at the end of your subject line.

Thank you for your interest. I look forward to welcoming the right person to the team.