Personal Virtual Assistant / Research & Operations Assistant

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Personal Assistant to a Busy CEO Hours: 3-6 hours per week initially (with potential for additional hours over time) Location: Remote About the Role A dependable and highly organized Personal Assistant is needed to support a mix of business and personal projects. This role includes research, administrative support, lead generation, organization, task tracking, project support, and day-to-day operational responsibilities. Some tasks will be business-related, while others may involve productivity tracking, fitness goals, learning initiatives, and miscellaneous personal projects. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable handling a variety of responsibilities. Responsibilities: Conduct online research and gather information Perform lead generation and lead scraping tasks Organize and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and databases Assist with administrative and operational tasks Track action items, deadlines, and ongoing projects Summarize findings and provide clear recommendations Organize documents, notes, and business information Support productivity, planning, and accountability systems Assist with miscellaneous business and personal projects as needed Requirements: Strong written English communication skills Excellent organization and attention to detail Ability to follow instructions accurately Comfortable using Google Docs and Google Sheets Strong internet research skills Reliable internet connection Consistent communication and responsiveness Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments Nice to Have: • Previous Virtual Assistant or Administrative Assistant experience • Lead generation or prospecting experience • CRM experience What We're Looking For: The most important qualities for this role are: Reliability Follow-through Communication Attention to detail Organization Experience is valuable, but dependability and execution matter most. To Apply Please answer the following: • Tell us about your experience as a Virtual Assistant or Administrative Assistant. • Have you performed research or lead-generation tasks before? Please provide examples. • How many hours are you currently available per week? • What do you believe makes someone a dependable assistant? Selected candidates will be invited to complete a paid trial assignment. We look forward to hearing from you.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $3.00

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    $6.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Virtual Assistance
Email Communication
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    2
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Aug 14, 2024
  • United States
    Cumming2:10 PM
  • $28K total spent
    87 hires, 53 active

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