Part-Time Virtual Assistant (Social Media & Operations)

Part-Time Virtual Assistant (Operations & Social Media)

I'm the owner of a boutique marketing agency and am looking for a detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with social media experience to help support client accounts and agency operations.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, systems, project management, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

Social Media Support

• Schedule content across social media platforms

• Upload content into scheduling tools

• Format captions and hashtags

• Assist with content calendar management

• Organize and maintain content assets

Operations Support

• Organize Google Drive folders and files

• Maintain client records and project trackers

• Assist with monthly reporting

• Follow up on missing client assets

• Help document processes and create SOPs

• General administrative support

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting social media accounts

• Strong attention to detail

• Highly organized and proactive

• Excellent written communication

• Comfortable working independently

• Experience with Canva

• Familiarity with Google Drive, Google Sheets, and project management tools

Bonus Skills

• Loomly experience

• Basic graphic design

• Social media reporting

• Agency experience

What This Role Is NOT

This is not a social media strategist role.

I'm not looking for someone to create marketing strategies or manage client relationships. I'm looking for someone who enjoys organization, systems, and execution and can help ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Hours

• Approximately 5–10 hours per week to start

• Flexible schedule

• Remote

• Potential for increased hours over time

To Apply

Please answer the following:

1. What social media platforms and scheduling tools have you worked with?

2. Describe your organizational style.

3. Tell me about a time you improved a process or created order from chaos.

4. What types of tasks do you enjoy most?

5. What is your hourly rate?

To confirm you've read the entire job description, please include the word **Emerald** in the first sentence of your proposal.

Applications without the keyword will not be considered.

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