Part Time
$800 USD + Benefits
25
Dec 3, 2024
Part-Time Virtual Operations Assistant (US-Based Businesses) - 25 hours/week
Competitive Pay: $8/hour with guaranteed increase to $9 after 6 months + Benefits
About the Role:
I am an economist at a leading consulting firm in the US. In addition to my consulting work, I own and manage two growing businesses: a premium ski equipment brand and a health supplements company.
I'm looking for a smart, proactive assistant who wants to learn about business while helping me grow these ventures. This is an opportunity to work directly with and learn from someone with extensive experience in economic analysis, business strategy, and entrepreneurship. This would start at 20-25 hours a week with opportunity to grow into full time work.
Compensation / Benefits:
• $8.00 per hour with guaranteed increase to $9.00 after 6 months
• 13th Month Pay
• Annual merit + inflation adjustments
• 5 days paid time off annually (40 hours)
• Monthly internet stipend ($25).
o Fast and reliable internet will be critical to the performance of this job.
• Monthly Fitness / Gym Stipend ($30)
o Exercise is very important to peak mental performance and overall wellbeing.
What Makes This Role Different:
• Work directly with me (no middle management)
• Learn about economic consulting, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship
• Emphasis on intelligence and ability to learn rather than specific skills
• Real opportunity to grow with my businesses
Key Responsibilities:
1. Digital Marketing & E-commerce
• Manage Amazon PPC campaigns
• Set up and monitor Google/Meta ad campaigns
• Website management
• Social media content and strategy
• Support product launches (i.e. interfacing with suppliers + freelancers)
2. Business Operations
• Supplier and freelancer communications
• Customer service
• Basic bookkeeping
• Research projects
• Basic tax filings
3. Personal / Administrative Support
• Calendar management
• Personal task management
• Online purchasing/logistics
• Special projects as needed
• Assisting my family members as needed
What I'm Looking For:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written English
• Self-starter who can learn independently
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Experience using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) for task optimization
• Digital marketing experience preferred but not required
• US business experience preferred but not required
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree (Economics, Business, or related field preferred)
• Available during US business hours
• High-speed, reliable internet connection
• Proficiency with business software (Excel, Gmail, etc.)
• Experience with AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT
• Attention to detail
To Apply:
1. Send your resume
2. Write a cover letter explaining:
o Your approach to learning new skills
o Why you're interested in this role
3. Include your available hours and preferred work schedule
Notes:
**Your application should reflect the attention to detail you plan to bring to this job.
**Candidates will be subject to background check, testing, and paid example tasks at my expense.