Virtual Assistant Job Description template
Virtual Assistants (VAs) are freelancers who perform a wide range of administrative tasks for businesses. VAs usually complete their work online, although they may also work in an office environment.
A virtual assistant is an online administrative assistant. Virtual assistants perform a variety of tasks, including social media management, customer service, appointment setting, and data entry. Virtual assistants are often used by small businesses and entrepreneurs who need assistance with day-to-day tasks but do not have the time or resources to hire a full-time employee.
Virtual assistants are usually independent contractors who work remotely, which means they can often set their own hours and work around their own schedules. However, some virtual assistants are employees of a virtual assistant agency or company. In either case, virtual assistants typically need to have strong
Virtual Assistant Responsibilities
- Manage email, calendar, phone, and task lists
- Perform research, generate reports, and schedule meetings
- Create new documents and presentations
- Manage social media
- Optimize web pages
- Develop presentation material
- Uncover company information
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Objectives
- Perform administrative duties including scheduling, responding to emails, and document organization
- Assist with basic accounting, invoicing, and bookkeeping
- Assist in daily operations by following company procedures and protocols
- Draft correspondence and memos
- Process incoming and outgoing mail
- Manage projects, events, and other miscellaneous tasks
- Perform basic data entry
Virtual Assistant Skills Needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous administrative experience
- Previous experience in working with a team
- Previous experience in taking/editing/providing meeting notes
- Previous experience in providing customer service
- Previous experience in document drafting and formatting
- Previous experience in scheduling meetings