Virtual Assistant- Edit Templates in Canva for Batch Creation

Virtual Assistant & Content Coordinator (Remote, Part-Time)

Location: Remote

Hours: Approximately 5 hours per week to start

About the Opportunity

I am growing a coaching business transitioning to clinical mental health therapy serving a unique population of BIPOC women healing from specific forms of childhood trauma. My content focuses on mental health, trauma recovery, personal development, and cultural empowerment.

I am are seeking a reliable, creative, and highly detail-oriented Virtual Assistant & Content Coordinator to support our social media presence and monthly newsletter. This position is ideal for someone looking for flexible side income while contributing to meaningful, mission-driven work.

This role starts at approximately 5-10 hours per week, with significant room for growth for the right person.

Weekly expectation would be:

4 carousel posts

12 single-slide text posts

12 text-overlay reels

What You'll Be Doing

Content ideas, messaging, scripts/prompts, and source materials will be provided. This is not a content strategy role. Instead, you will help transform existing concepts into polished, professional posts and newsletters using templates and design guidance that are aligned with our brand voice and audience.

Responsibilities include:

Editing and updating Canva templates using provided notes and content

Creating social media graphics and carousel posts

Formatting and scheduling content

Publishing content across:

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Reddit

Assisting with the preparation and formatting of a monthly email newsletter

Maintaining content calendars and scheduling systems

Supporting occasional administrative and content-related projects

Required Skills

Advanced Canva experience (this is a core requirement)

Experience using Google docs/sheets

Experience posting and managing content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Reddit

Strong written communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to follow brand guidelines and instructions closely

Reliable, organized, and self-directed work habits

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys taking existing ideas and turning them into polished, engaging content.

I am looking for someone who understands that effective content should feel authentic and human. While AI tools may be used for support, it is essential that final content does not sound robotic, generic, or AI-generated. Attention to tone, voice, formatting, and audience connection is extremely important.

The ideal candidate is:

Consistent and dependable

Detail-oriented

Creative without needing constant direction

Comfortable receiving feedback

Interested in mental health, coaching, healing, and community-building work

Growth Opportunities

This role offers growth potential. Team members who demonstrate initiative, reliability, and strong results may become eligible for:

Additional hours

Performance-based bonuses tied to audience growth and engagement

Expanded responsibilities

Sales, creative and admin opportunities within the business

Commitment to Representation

Our audience is primarily composed of women from a specific BIPOC background. Candidates who understand and can authentically communicate with these audiences are strongly encouraged to apply. BIPOC women are especially encouraged to submit an application.

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