Virtual Assistant – Research, Business Ops & Social Media (Part-Time)

About the Role

I’m a U.S.-based founder launching a food & beverage business and growing a personal perfume-focused TikTok account. I’m looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to support research, business operations, and social media execution.

This is not a call-center, inbox-only, or customer service role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys researching, organizing information, summarizing findings, and supporting real business projects from the ground up.

This is a long-term role with room to grow in responsibility and pay.

Primary Responsibilities (Majority of Your Time)

???? Research & Business Operations Support

Research vendors and suppliers (food, beverage, packaging, and related services)

Research SBA loans, lenders, and small business resources

Assist with menu research (pricing, trends, competitor menus, formatting)

Support hiring and recruiting efforts, including:

Drafting job descriptions

Finding job boards and posting options

Tracking applicants in Google Sheets

Summarize research clearly in Google Docs or Sheets (not just sharing links)

Secondary Responsibilities

???? Social Media & Content Support (After Launch)

Support business social media accounts (Instagram & TikTok)

Assist with content ideas, caption drafts, and hashtag research

Support TikTok video editing (CapCut preferred)

Repurpose content across platforms

Research brands for PR collaborations and gifting opportunities

Draft outreach messages and track responses and follow-ups

???? Personal Brand Support

Edit perfume-related TikTok videos

Assist with brand outreach and collaboration research

Track outreach progress and responses

Required Skills

Strong English reading and writing skills

Excellent online research abilities

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Comfortable working independently with clear deadlines


Familiar with:

Google Docs & Sheets

Canva (basic)

CapCut or similar video editing tools


Nice to Have (Not Required)

Experience supporting a startup or small business

TikTok or social media experience

Interest in food, drinks, beauty, or lifestyle brands


Work Schedule & Pay

10–20 hours per week

Flexible schedule (deadlines must be met)

$5–7 per hour, depending on experience

Estimated $250–$350 per month

Long-term opportunity with increased hours and pay for strong performance