Virtual Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW 100% Remote Position. Ongoing contract. Part-time, 20-30 hours per week, long term. Straight4Ward Consulting & Marketing believes in the power of effective marketing to transform businesses. We understand the challenges faced by businesses today, especially when it comes to navigating the complex world of marketing. Our mission is to make marketing easy for our clients, turning their marketing efforts from a money pit into a money-making machine. We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and tech-savvy VA to assist with operations, tech, and client projects. We are following the Strategic Coach, "Who Not How" and "10 x is Better than 2 x" methodology by Dan Sullivan. It is important that applicants consider this role in their zone of genius or unique ability, that they love what they do, and take satisfaction in a job well done. Those who help grow the company will be rewarded for their efforts. To reach our company goals, we are looking for a tech-savvy professional who takes initiative, executes, and is highly detail-oriented. YOU MAY BE PERFECT FOR STRAIGHT4WARD CONSULTING & MARKETING IF: An entrepreneurial spirit—you love to embrace new opportunities and make things happen, and you thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. Are proficient in American English, including a deep understanding of its nuances. Proactive and resourceful—you take the initiative to ask, learn, and make things happen. Personable, energetic, and fun to work with. You’re confident, intelligent, dedicated, and focused on finding solutions and creating results. Able to handle multiple requests, prioritize, and respond quickly and efficiently. You take the initiative to ask, learn, and make things happen. You are a self-starter, dependable, and eager to take initiative and anticipate needs. You are an excellent communicator - proactive in outreach and professional in delivery. You know how to optimize systems for ease of use and efficiency. You can think creatively to problem-solve and navigate through a roadblock. You pride yourself on being resourceful. Before asking a question, you naturally look for ways to find the answer independently. You naturally anticipate needs and wrap up loose ends. You live to solve problems before they even exist. You are interested in growing and being a long-term team member. You are able to accept direct feedback, learn, and grow from it. RESPONSIBILITIES: Email management Set and manage milestones of projects/tasks and communicate with the Chief Marketing Officer / Project Manager and the rest of the Project Team. Refine day-to-day operations, with a high level of efficiency. Ensure that all operational processes are properly documented and that key information is organized, accessible, and secure. Coordinating the owners’ calendars; booking meetings, travel, and accommodation Taking meeting minutes and handling necessary follow-up items Project planning selects initiatives to support the owners Generating reports and other related and ad hoc administrative tasks. You will serve as a chief liaison between the owners and team members or external parties. Editing videos and managing social media calendars. Sending out proposals and invoices. TOOLS: It’s important that learning new technology comes easily to you. You are tech-savvy and have an understanding of online business tools. Google Workspace ClickUp Canva Slack Zoom WordPress QuickBooks FG Funnels Active Campaign WHAT WE BELIEVE IN: The dignity of work. You provide your time and expertise, and we compensate you for it. We believe that there is dignity to even the most mundane tasks, and the work we do together has meaning. Working in your zone of genius. We want you to be able to grow with us and really do what you love. The owner has a “quickstart” type of personality and we need a “follow-through” type of personality to help bring his vision to life. The importance of reliability. We are committed to being reliable in our customer service, in our commitments to each other, and in the high-quality service we offer our clients. MORE ABOUT US: We've seen businesses throw money at marketing strategies that look appealing but fail to convert, leading to lost sales, wasted time, and missed opportunities. Our approach is different. We prioritize clear messaging and engaging designs that drive prospects to take action. Our services range from marketing strategy formulation, design & development, to ongoing consulting. With our guidance, businesses can ensure their marketing remains relevant, consistent, and primed for sales growth. Led by Cassie, our Straight4ward Marketing Guide, we have a proven track record of success. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide clear, concise, and effective marketing solutions that resonate with target audiences. Our clients have experienced significant improvements in their marketing outcomes, from increased engagement to boosted sales. WHEN YOU APPLY: In your cover letter, tell us your go-to coffee or tea order. For bonus points provide the results of at least one personality test you've taken.