Executive Assistant

Virtual Colleague PhilippinesRemoteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

This is a remote position.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Executive Virtual Assistant to provide comprehensive personal and professional support . This role requires someone who is highly organized, tech-savvy, able to work independently, and capable of managing a fast-paced and dynamic workload. You will be a central point of coordination for calendar and email management, travel logistics, family scheduling, project organization, and more.

Scope of Work:

- Email & Calendar Management

- Daily inbox monitoring and management (including flagging important emails, deleting spam, and organizing folders)

- Responding to emails when appropriate and managing correspondence

- Scheduling appointments and meetings via Google Calendar

- Sending reminders and follow-ups via email or text

- Personal & Family Scheduling

- Managing a complex calendar with personal, family (including children’s activities), professional, and philanthropic commitments

- Consolidating sports, school, and travel calendars into one streamlined view

- Travel Research & Itineraries

- Researching flights, accommodations, restaurants, and transportation options

- Booking travel and creating detailed itineraries including confirmation numbers, contacts, and loyalty programs

- Document & Presentation Support

- Creating and formatting flyers, PowerPoint presentations, and other small visual documents

- Maintaining a database of frequent contacts, travel preferences, and key information

- Project & Task Management

- Using project management tools to track ongoing tasks, deadlines, and activities

- Organizing documents, notes, and schedules in a centralized location (e.g., Craft or similar)

- Communication Assistance

- Comfortable using text, WhatsApp, or short calls to stay aligned

- Proactively flag urgent matters and ensure prompt action

Qualifications:

- Proven years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Virtual Assistant

- Excels in multi-tasking and working across domains (family, philanthropic, and professional)

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

- Communicates clearly and reliably

- Ability to work independently and anticipate needs

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Comfortable with personal, family, and professional-related admin

- Interested in both personal support and mission-driven work

- Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of client privacy

- Experience working with fast-paced, multi-project individuals

- Proactive and takes initiative

- Enjoys working with someone who moves fast and values efficiency

Tools Required:

- Gmail / Google Workspace (Docs, Calendar, Drive, etc.)

- Project management : Familiarity with tools like Craft , Trello , Asana , or similar

- Presentation & graphics : PowerPoint, Canva, or similar

- Communication : WhatsApp, text messaging, email

- Travel booking : Research and use of airline/hotel websites or apps

- (Optional) Familiarity with frequent flyer programs and travel logistics

Shift & Hours:

- Starting with the minimum of 10 hours per week with potential to increase as the role grows; semi-flexible shift , but must have availability during U.S. Eastern Time (ET) for real-time communication and occasional tasks during the day

- One weekly check-in meeting required (via Zoom or call)

- Must be responsive via text or messaging during agreed hours

- Target start date: Not urgent, priority to find the best match.