Virtual Assistant for Contracting Company – Research, Sourcing & Admin Support (Part-Time, Long-Term Opportunity)

Company Overview:
We’re a growing home improvement and contracting company based in New Jersey, doing most of our work in New York. Our projects range from residential renovations and handyman jobs to remodeling, repairs, and light plumbing/electrical. As we scale, we’re looking for a highly dependable and resourceful virtual assistant to help us stay organized, efficient, and professional.

Job Description:
We are looking for a flexible, part-time Virtual Assistant who is fluent in English and comfortable handling a wide range of administrative and research tasks. The main focus of this role is research and sourcing, but we’d also love help with:


Email management

Calendar and job scheduling

Customer support

Invoicing & estimates

Project tracking

Procurement/order follow-up

Researching tools, materials, and vendors

Eventually: calling leads and setting up walkthroughs

Tools We Use (Experience is a Bonus, Not Required):

Asana

Slack

ProtonMail

Zoom

Open to adding new tools that help you do your job better

Working Hours:

Part-time and flexible

Ideally available to respond to messages within 24 hours

Weekly Zoom check-ins (1x/week)

Opportunity to expand into full-time if we’re a good match

Requirements:

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Strong communication skills — must be proactive and ask questions

Reliable internet connection

Trustworthy and honest — you will track your hours and tasks daily

Curious, kind, organized, and open-minded

Comfortable working with a growing, evolving business

Nice to Have (Not Required):

Experience with contractors/construction industry

Experience with research, procurement, or CRM systems

Familiarity with tools and systems that help streamline business operations

???? Pay & Perks:

Starting at $2/hour

Pay can increase quickly depending on your skillset, experience, and the value you bring to the company

Bonuses for great performance

Opportunity for raises and long-term growth as the company scales

To Apply:
Please include the following in your application:

A short message introducing yourself and why you’re interested in the role

Your experience with research, sourcing, or any relevant tools

Your typical availability and timezone

Your internet speed (optional — feel free to include a speedtest.net link)

A brief example of how you solved a problem or helped a previous client/team