Part-Time Virtual Personal Assistant – Flexible Hours

Job Title: Part-Time Virtual Personal Assistant – Flexible Hours, Ongoing Work, Fully Remote Hourly Rate: $6.67/hour Hours: - Total: 8-15 hours / week - Must be available to meet for 3 - 6 hours each week on Zoom at flexible weekday times between 6:30pm to 8:50pm ART (Argentina Standard Time - ART) - Flexible 5 - 9 Hours Weekly: You Select Between 7am ART to 9pm ART (Monday to Friday) - Days Off: Saturdays and Sundays (ART) - Position Duration: 2 months (8 weeks), the position renews every 8 weeks Description: I'm looking for a reliable, detail-oriented virtual personal assistant to help me with the logistics of my personal life (scheduling cleaning appointments, finding home repairs, online grocery shopping, planning social events, etc.). The assistant will help me plan life goals, create life work systems and achieve tangible outcomes by helping me organize my life. I live in Long Beach, CA (PST - Pacific Standard Time). This position can be filled by a virtual assistant from anywhere in the world who meets position requirements. The assistant will meet with me 1-3 times weekly (3 to 6 hours/week) to organize my weekly schedule and identify needed tasks for that week. You’ll be assigned another 5-12 hours of work to complete tasks (ex. online shopping, schedule planning, database management, emails, phone calls) that will help me with the weekly logistics of my life. Other tasks assigned can include excess work tasks from my professional job when I need extra help. I’m looking for someone who meets the following schedule, technology and skill requirements: Schedule Requirements: - Does not have a full-time job elsewhere - Does not have a part time job that conflicts with the expectations of this position - Must be available for the 1 to 3 Zoom meetings each week (meetings will typically take place weekdays between 6:30pm ART to 8:50pm ART) - Meetings will be scheduled on a regular basis to work with the assistant's schedule as well as with that week's work plan - Must be able to complete additional hours of work between flexibility scheduled between 7am to 9pm ART (weekdays) - Cannot multitask during the 15 hours of work (ex. another job, household tasks) Technology, Office Space Requirements: - Must have a stable internet connection (15 mbps download speed / 10 mbps upload speed - Google Internet Speed Test) for all work meetings - Must have a modern computer that possesses the hardware to run Zoom software - Must have a quiet and private office space with a table, chair and office stationary - Must ensure there will be no interruptions during work hours (ex. family interruptions) Skill Requirements: - Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree / Licenciatura in any field - Familiarity with online tools (Notion and ChatGPT) is highly preferred - Must be fully fluent in written and spoken American English - Must possess an advanced understanding of American work culture, pop culture, books, movies, music and lifestyle - Must possess an advanced understanding of communication, organization and interaction within American society - Basic familiarity with Google Drive, GSuite, Gmail, and other basic online office tools - Must be highly confident with phone calls (ex. Calling gas company, scheduling laundry); an online service we will implement will allow the calls to be made directly to US numbers through the internet at no cost to you - Must have experience with online research and online shopping (ex. Amazon) - Experience with scheduling and calendar management - Experience with basic data entry and file organization - Email monitoring and light inbox management - Is available for quick communication and task updates - Strong communication and time management - Able to work autonomously and meet deadlines - Wants a steady, long-term opportunity with room to grow Examples of Tasks: - Use Doordash to order meals, Use Instacart to order groceries - Use the calendar app Structured to organize my week - Use Notion to organize databases of local restaurants, music, movies and other life items - Research social activities and events that I can attend - Manage a specific email address by helping draft correspondence and reading replies - Use Taskrabbit to find local handyman for home repairs - Use Care.com to find a home cleaner - Call the city gas company to turn on/off the heater - Use Amazon and Walmart.com to order online items like clothes, look for the best deals/coupons - Help complete life journaling worksheets - Help draft professional and social communications - Text me reminders about important tasks and deadlines - Other similar tasks as needed Compensation: $6.67/hr at 8 - 15 hours a week ($53 - $100/week). For 17 weeks ($900 -$1700). Must meet all schedule, technology and skill requirements for the 15 hours a week to be assigned. Hours assignment will have to be lower if you cannot meet the stated requirements (ex. computer failure for several days). Apply On Upwork: Answer the 4 sets of questions on Upwork briefly but completely. There is no need to write more than few sentences.