Seeking Technical & Admin Assistant
We are a small, professional, independent publisher of a book on a business model for the escort industry. This is sold through our website and other book purchasing sites. We value our team members and offer the following:
- career and compensation growth for long-term contractors
- the ability to work virtually
- professional training
- an intellectual work environment, and
- a fun atmosphere!
WHAT WE NEED
Currently, we are in need of a motivated, talented, and forward-thinking p/t technical admin assistant to the OM & President of the company. You will be doing things like adding jobs to an XML feed, upgrading Word Press & our plugins, setting up VBulletin, creating surveys, upgrading our CMS, etc.
WHAT WE REQUIRE
We will only accept e-mails from individuals that possess the following job-related qualifications:
- Picks up new programs/software quickly (you are willing to either train yourself on your own time, or have us teach you on your own time how to do certain tasks with Word Press. VBulletin & other assorted online software. Once you know what you are doing, you are good to go with work.)
- Min. typing speed of 50 wpm
- Great at researching online (we want someone who lives ONLY in the US) & can provide your results in an easy to read format in Word.
- Detail Oriented
- Internet/Email savvy (VERY IMPORTANT)
- Able to call long distance throughout the States via a real phone, NOT Skype
Additionally, in order for us to consider your bid, you must meet the following requirements:
- The intellect to understand that although we publish a book that serves to educate on how to establish an adult industry related business, it does not diminish our level of professionalism, nor our ability to run an effective, profitable business, and treat contractors, vendors, etc. with respect.
We also build businesses that are mainstream, all geared towards helping the public. - The ability to take responsibility for all of your actions, & not blame others.
- A minimum of one-year experience that can be verified with you working in that capacity as a virtual independent contractor in your field of expertise.
- Be detail-oriented and confident in making suggestions when you see that something may be improved.
- Have the ability to be organized, set and meet deadlines and work independently in a virtual work environment.
- Possess excellent written and verbal English communication skills to include being able to follow explicit instructions via e-mail, instant messaging and on the phone.
- Demonstrate strong ethics and a solid personal commitment to your responsibilities.
- The desire to work in a friendly, down to earth, virtual workplace that applauds innovation and common sense.
Please include the following in your e-mail, & be on the lookout for our online application that is automatically sent to you, as we need you to fill that out as well:
- The keywords "I'm your new technical assistant" at the top of your e-mail.
- Your best “small business” hourly rate.
- A description of your abilities as they relate to our needs, without an accompanying resume, as we award contracts based on the ability for a person/company to sell his/her skills without the structure of a resume. It is your responsibility to sell yourself, please don’t assume that we will assume details about you.
- List how many years you have been working virtually online.
- A list of your professional references that can verify your technical & research abilities.
- List your top three strengths and your top three areas for improvement (everyone has areas for improvement, so you will not be pre-judged by your answer).
Thank you
Updated 26-Nov-08
