Virtual Assistant for a Health and Wellness Website [CLOSED]

Do you pay incredible attention to detail? Are you good at creating and following checklists and processes for tasks? Do you consider yourself a creative perfectionist? Do you have good English skills? Are you a “foodie” and into all things health?

If you nod in agreement, this could be the job for you.

My name is Holly, and I run the website makesauerkraut.com, a thriving and growing community of fermentation fans and health-seekers with 40,000 monthly visitors and 12,000 plus email subscribers.

Please make sure to read the entire job description. If interested, fill in the form using the link at the end of this job description to apply. I will not review applications without answers to these questions.

ABOUT YOU

I am looking to hire a permanent VA to help me assemble, update, and post content, start a YouTube channel, and pitch guest spots on podcasts.

Are you?

✅ Curious, and do you love to learn?

✅ Good at troubleshooting and figuring things out? Do you use your initiative to find answers and suggest more efficient ways to complete a task or use tools?

✅ Organized and efficient? Are meeting deadlines and completing a task always something you take pride in?

✅ Detail-oriented? The kind of person who checks, double-checks, and… triple checks their work just to be sure everything’s right?

ABOUT THE JOB

You will be doing various tasks, almost all of which I will create video tutorials and train you on as necessary.

Successful applicants would be available 10 hours weekly (Hours to grow, as I see growth in my business), generally 2 hours daily, Monday through Friday, and skilled in using (or ability and desire to learn) the tools below.

Currently, the focus for growing my business is on:

1. Updating my WordPress website to improve SEO and increase Google traffic.
2. Establishing a new YouTube channel to deliver content in a new format.
3. Increasing my reach through podcast interviews and partnerships with other content creators.

Responsibilities

Some things I have in mind for you to do in the immediate future are:

• WordPress Gutenberg editor (Update and format posts to my specifications, upload photos, enter alt text, find and correct spelling and grammatical mistakes.)
• YouTube (Upload videos, thumbnails, and descriptions.) Basic video editing skills would be a BIG plus.
• Google Docs and Google Sheets (content uploading, tracking website and Google traffic stats).
• Canva (Select images for posts. File organization.)
• Zoom call scheduling (Reminder emails, upload call videos to course content platform)
• ConvertKit email management.
• ClickUp project management.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of WordPress and Gutenberg Blocks.
• Experience with email management software such as ConvertKit.
• Experience with Google Docs and Google Sheets
• Experience with ClickUp project management software would be nice but is not essential.
• Must be EXTREMELY detail-oriented.
• Must have excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
• Must have a keen eye for beautiful design.
• Must be able to closely follow directions, yet feel empowered enough to speak up if something is right or could be done better.
• Must have fast and reliable internet speed and a reliable laptop/computer.

Working Hours ⏰: I need a candidate available for a few hours of overlap with my Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm PST work schedule, aligning with Los Angeles time, for any necessary live communication and to reduce turnaround time.

BENEFITS

What’s in it for you?:

• Hourly rate: $7-$10 (USD).* Rate to be evaluated in three months.
• Consistent part-time workload. (10 hours per week. Monday through Friday.) Hours to grow, as I see growth in my business.
• Flexible work hours.
• Remote working.

*Please note that this is gross pay and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

HOW TO APPLY?

This position will be closed as soon as we find the perfect match. So, make sure to read the description carefully and take your time to submit a high-quality application that stands out.

To apply, click on the Apply button and fill out the TypeForm application.

Only applicants properly completing the application will be considered.

After reviewing your application, I’ll contact qualified applicants via email for a second short task. Then, I will reach out to schedule a short Zoom video call between us.

I can’t wait to receive your application and wish you the best of luck.

Thank you,
Holly Howe