We’re hiring: Virtual Assistant | Contract position

Phoenix Gate Studio is expanding and we need to hire a virtual assistant on contract to help with day-to-day activities.

Our growing group of clients requires the assistance of a clever, detail oriented, and driven individual for a variety of work that could expand over time.

In addition to helping add and edit content on a number of websites, we’re looking for someone who can update social media accounts, manage small details, and assist with documents from time-to-time.

Our hours are flexible, however our deadlines will be firm, and you’ll generally have a day, or sometimes two, to complete most tasks.

Ready to learn more? Here’s the full story.

The Role

• Maintaining social media accounts and replies, including on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
• Add content to WordPress websites, including text, images, data, and general information
• Manage contact lists
• Handle confidential information
• Schedule some meetings and calendar appointments
• At times, arrangements may need to be made for work outside of normal business hours

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Three or more years of experience using WordPress with an excellent understand of overall use, and how to add content, edit pages and posts, and making other changes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including via computer, smartphone, and text
• Highly organized and able to multitask and work well with sometimes fast-paced directions and instructions
• Able to manage time effectively and efficiently
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Experience handling assistant or administrative responsibilities, or experience in customer service or related field preferred
• And a positive attitude

Who We Are

Phoenix Gate Studio is a Toronto-based WordPress developer and social media marketing company supporting small businesses with expert tools for managing their websites and content. Our range of clients, in a number of fields, depend on us to keep their sites running, up-to-date, and increasingly manage their social media presence.

Schedule

Approximately 5+ hours per week, and generally flexible timing. The role is on a trial basis, however if it goes well, the role could expand into more work and hours.

Compensation

$20 per hour, on contract.

Location

Virtual, but we prefer someone based in Canada, and ideally in Ontario.

Application

Please fill in the following form for consideration. I’ll respond to all qualified applicants.