Virtual Assistant – Brand Partnerships, Research & Social Media Support

I am building a family and lifestyle brand and am looking for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Virtual Assistant to help manage research, partnership opportunities, social media support, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates clearly, moves quickly, and can independently identify opportunities while maintaining high standards of professionalism, organization, and privacy. Responsibilities Research & Opportunity Identification • Research legitimate family, parenting, baby, and lifestyle brands for potential partnership opportunities. • Research reputable agencies, ambassador programs, casting opportunities, and brand collaborations. • Review application requirements, deadlines, and eligibility criteria. • Verify the legitimacy and reputation of opportunities before presenting recommendations. Submission & Opportunity Management • Organize information and materials needed for applications and partnership opportunities. • Track outreach efforts, submission deadlines, responses, and follow-up activities. • Maintain accurate records of all opportunities and communications. Social Media Support • Assist with content planning, scheduling, and organization for a family/lifestyle-focused social media presence. • Research trends, engagement opportunities, and content ideas. • Help maintain consistency across social media platforms. Administrative Support • Provide daily updates through our project management/dashboard system. • Track completed tasks and maintain organized records. • Communicate progress, roadblocks, and recommendations proactively. • Assist with general research and administrative projects as needed. Product & Market Research (Preferred) • Research products, suppliers, clothing vendors, and related opportunities that align with our brand goals. • Identify potential partnership, affiliate, and business development opportunities. • Compile findings into organized reports and recommendations. Ideal Candidate You are: • Highly organized and dependable. • Skilled at online research and information gathering. • Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines. • A strong written communicator. • Proactive and solution-oriented. • Experienced with social media support and digital organization. • Able to work independently while providing regular updates. Important Notes • Protecting family privacy and personal information is a priority. • All opportunities should be researched and vetted before recommendations are made. • Selected candidates may be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement (NDA). Success Metrics Within the first week, I would like to see: • A researched list of relevant partnership and collaboration opportunities. • Organized tracking of opportunities and deadlines. • Consistent dashboard updates. • Recommendations for next steps and areas of growth. Screening Questions 1. Describe your process for researching and verifying legitimate partnership, ambassador, or collaboration opportunities. 2. Tell me about a research-intensive project you have completed and the results achieved. 3. What tools do you use to stay organized and manage ongoing tasks? 4. Have you supported social media growth, content creators, brands, or online businesses before? Please explain. 5. How do you prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail? To Apply Please include examples of research, virtual assistance, social media support, project management, or partnership-related work you have completed. If you have experience supporting brands, entrepreneurs, content creators, or family-focused businesses, please share relevant examples.