Administrative Assistant
The Defining Difference
**This is an Independent Contractor Role - Not an Employee Position**
We are seeking an admin assistant who is a proactive self-starter, highly organized, technically proficient, quick to learn and adopt new platforms, and have great writing and communication skills to support the Director of Project Development for our Mortgage and Success-Based Coaching Company, The Defining Difference. Opportunity to collaborate creatively and grow within a supportive and empowering environment.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
- Seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to help the Director stay organized and complete tasks that allow them to focus on more advanced responsibilities.
- Position is 100% remote and requires candidates to have their own computer with access to high-speed Internet access.
- This is a wonderful opportunity to work for a small company in the personal development space and help with multiple facets of a growing business.
- Must have exemplary organization skills, excellent attention to detail, and possess a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to handle administrative projects and deliver high-quality work under minimum supervision.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coaching client scheduling and communication
- Prepare communications, such as emails, invoices, reports and other correspondence
- Ability to manage a high-profile calendar - Google and Outlook
- Manage and organize client database and client coaching schedules
- Basic graphic design a plus (using templates in Canva)
- Support event planning & execution of high-level client retreats
- Conduct research and organize data - content for social media, trending topics to add to training calls, industry guest experts, etc.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize
- Management and organization of files in Dropbox
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a minimum of 2-year work experience as an Administrative Assistant.
- Must be proficient at client scheduling and communication, customer emails and follow-up (knowledge of Google and Outlook calendars)
- Excellent time management skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong technology skills with proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Dropbox, Zoom, Canva, knowledge of other graphic platforms a plus.
- Great people and professional email communication skills.
- Must be a trustworthy and reliable self-starter that possesses a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of social media channels.
- Basic marketing skills a plus
- Must provide 3 business references.
- Must live within commuting distance to Manhattan Beach, CA, as you will work in person while assisting the director remotely.
Hourly rate: $18-$22
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person