Awesome Virtual Assistant – Position Filled

Note: The position below has been filled. However, my needs may change, and you’re welcome to send your resume to careers@carolyndaughters.com at anytime. Thank you!

 

I’m looking for an awesome virtual assistant for approximately 6-10 hours per week. The ideal candidate is a Jill or Jack of many trades, a voice of reason, and a problem solver. S/he is also organized, detail-oriented, reliable, business-savvy, and coachable. The ideal candidate does not need to excel in every single area listed below; however, the ideal candidate should excel in many of the areas listed below and should be a fast learner.

Administrative Support Tasks

• Manage and update client lists and prospect lists
• File documents in accordance with company conventions and clean up Dropbox and Google Drive accounts
• Convert files into different formats and compress files, as needed
• Transcribe podcasts, audio files, and meeting recordings
• Schedule tasks and appointments
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and set deadline alerts
• Manage purchase lists and make online purchases
• Research and book travel (flights, hotels, rental cars, etc.)

Content and Social Media Tasks

• Create document templates
• Format and design decks, proposals, and training materials
• Upload client blog posts, select blog images, and schedule blogs for publication
• Engage with commenters and leads on social media
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and reports
• Draft email newsletters
• Perform web research and create succinct summaries and recommendations
• Repost and share content across platforms
• Proofread documents, emails, and website copy

Prospecting and Lead Generation Tasks

• Perform LinkedIn outreach using provided templates
• Send connection requests and messages to new LinkedIn contacts
• Compile lists of competitors’ followers
• Download target lists of clients from Facebook groups
• Draft press releases
• Pitch articles using provided information

Audio and Video File Management Tasks

• Perform basic editing of audio and video files
• Create audio snippets that can be shared on social media
• Edit images in Canva
• Insert podcast episodes on website pages

Media and Tools
Experience with some or all of the following media and tools: Canva, Dropbox, Facebook, Google Analytics, Google Suite, Instagram, LinkedIn, Mailchimp, MailerLite, Pinterest, Slack, Twitter, WordPress (Elementor), YouTube, and Zoom

 

Time Commitment

6-10 hours per week to start. Hours may increase over time if we determine we’re an excellent fit for each other.

 

How to Apply

If you’d like to be considered for this role, please respond to careers@carolyndaughters.com by July 22 with the following information in one email:

• Cover letter that explains why you think you’re a good fit for this position and for my business in particular
• PDF of your resume
• PDF of your completed Virtual Assistant Survey

 

Candidates are also welcome to include the following optional items in that same one email:

• Myers-Briggs Personality Type
• 2-3-minute video that explains why you think you’re a good fit for this position
• Testimonials or work samples

 

What Happens Next

I will respond to everyone who applies in accordance with the criteria above. I’ll ask the strongest candidates to set up a 30-minute Zoom meeting so we can get to know each other a bit and see if there might be a mutual fit. If one or more candidates look like a great fit, I’ll ask them to complete a one-hour paid project to get a better sense of how they work. I’ll make a decision from there.

 

Got Questions?

Reach out by emailing careers@carolyndaughters.com with “VA Question” in the subject line.

 

Thank you!