Remote Virtual Assistant – Content, Research & Operations Support
Worldwide
About the Role I am hiring a remote Virtual Assistant to support a small but growing business with a mix of operational, administrative, research, and website-related tasks. This is a role for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling different assignments without needing constant oversight. The right person for this position is not just someone who “finishes tasks.” I am looking for someone who thinks carefully, checks their work, follows written instructions closely, and takes responsibility for the quality of what they submit. Position Details • Fully remote • Flexible work schedule • Task-based / output-based role • No time tracker • Workload may vary based on business needs • Up to 10 hours per week • $3 per hour Examples of Work You May Handle This role may include a variety of support tasks such as: • online research and information gathering • entering, cleaning, and organizing information in spreadsheets or CRM systems • property-related research and comparable property review • updating content or making edits in WordPress • following SOPs and written procedures for recurring tasks • helping with website or blog-related support tasks • assisting with SEO-related tasks (training can be provided) • using tools such as ChatGPT and other software to complete work more efficiently • general administrative and support work as needed The Type of VA I Am Looking For This role is best for someone who works with an owner-minded / manager-minded approach rather than a basic operator mindset. What I mean by that: I want someone who: • reviews their own work before turning it in • catches mistakes, inconsistencies, or missing information • asks questions if instructions conflict or something is unclear • follows SOPs carefully instead of making assumptions • thinks about whether the final work is actually correct, useful, and complete • can manage tasks responsibly without needing repeated reminders I am not looking for someone who simply completes a task as quickly as possible and submits it without checking the result. What Will Help You Succeed in This Role You do not need to know everything in advance, but you should be someone who is: • highly organized and careful with details • dependable and able to respond professionally • comfortable learning new tools and workflows • able to work independently and stay on top of assignments • strong in written English • willing to ask clarifying questions instead of guessing • comfortable working across different types of business support tasks • familiar with the basics of WordPress or willing to learn quickly This Role Is Probably Not a Good Fit If You: • often miss small but important details • need repeated reminders to finish tasks correctly • prefer to be closely managed every step of the way • rush through work without checking accuracy • ignore written instructions or skip parts of SOPs • are not comfortable handling a mix of tasks from week to week Important Applicant Requirement – Individual Freelancers Only This position is for one individual Virtual Assistant only. I am not hiring: • agencies • teams • staffing services • applicants who subcontract, outsource, delegate, or pass work to another person If hired, you must personally complete all assigned work yourself. I am specifically looking for one reliable person who will communicate directly with me and be personally responsible for the work submitted. Before You Apply Please apply only if you are comfortable with: • flexible weekly workload • task-based work rather than a fixed daily schedule • handling a variety of support tasks • personally completing all work without delegation • being accountable for detail, quality, and follow-through Application Instructions To confirm that you read this posting carefully, begin your application with this sentence: “I personally complete my own work and do not subcontract tasks.” Send your resume when applying. Work Location Remote
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$3.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Complex projectProject Type
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- United StatesOrlando2:37 AM
- $5.4K total spent66 hires, 1 active
- 116 hours
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