The Virtual Assistant handles email management, calendar scheduling, document editing, CRM management, and travel booking to support organizations' operations.
Accordus exists to support growing non-profit and mission-driven for-profit organizations. As organizations grow and accomplish their mission, they reach a critical point when much of their time is focused on doing the office work rather than accomplishing the mission. Accordus handles accounting, HR, donor management systems, and other industry-specific technical systems so the organization can focus on the mission, not the systems. Learn more at Accordus.com.
*We only review and accept applications through our site, Accordus.com. Please apply there directly to be considered for this position.*
JOB TITLE: Virtual Assistant
REPORTS TO: Executive
SCOPE OF POSITION: The Virtual Assistant role is a part-time, contractor position within the WorkrBee team. You chose how many hours you want to work per week! It could be anywhere from 8 to 40 hours/week, depending on your availability and the client's need.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Email inbox management
- Ability to manage an online calendar
- Ability to edit and format documents
- Set up simple email campaigns
- Manage reimbursement requests
- Pay bills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Simple CRM management skills
- Book travel (airfare, rental car, hotel) - International travel booking experience is a plus
- Push tasks to the finish line
- Comfortable working with ministry leaders & pastors
- Your favorite line is "how can I help?" :)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Please ONLY apply if you have the following:
- 1-2 years of Virtual or Executive Assisting experience
- Non-profit or ministry experience [preferred]
- Portrays confidence and professional authority
- Ability to anticipate needs
- High level of loyalty and discretion
- Must have some day-time availability (9am-5pm) to receive emails, take calls, and join zoom meetings when needed
- High-level working experience with platforms such as Microsoft Outlook, Google, Zoom, Dropbox, etc.
- Tech Savvy and able to adapt and learn new software
- Forward thinking - you anticipate needs or problems before they arise
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously
*We only review and accept applications through our site, Accordus.com. Please apply there directly to be considered for this position.*
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