Virtual Assistant

Full-Time Remote Role | Starting at $6/hour

We are looking for a smart, organized, and detail-oriented person to join our team as a Research & Outreach Coordinator.
This is a remote, full-time position focused on online research, finding contact information, organizing data, and helping with outreach projects.
This is not a traditional sales role. You do not need to be an aggressive salesperson. We are looking for someone who enjoys researching, learning, solving problems, and finding information online.

What You Will Do
Your main tasks will include:

Researching companies, schools, government agencies, and other organizations
Finding the right departments, decision makers, and contact information
Organizing research in Google Sheets, Excel, CRM systems, or other tools
Gathering information from websites, LinkedIn, public records, and other online sources
Helping identify possible business opportunities
Sending personalized emails and follow-up messages
Making occasional phone calls to verify information
Using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms to work more efficiently
Supporting special research and business development projects

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:

Very good at English writing and communication
Good at internet research
Detail-oriented and organized
Able to think critically and solve problems
Reliable, dependable, and honest
Comfortable learning new tools
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable using Google Sheets, Excel, and online research tools
Interested in learning how to use AI tools for work

Experience That Is Helpful
Experience in any of the following is a plus, but not required:

Virtual Assistant work
Online research
Lead research or contact research

Email outreach
CRM systems
Google Sheets or Excel
Data entry and database management
AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar tools

This Role Is a Good Fit For You If

You enjoy researching and finding information online
You are patient when information is not easy to find
You like organizing information clearly
You pay attention to small details
You can follow instructions carefully
You are curious and willing to learn

This Role May Not Be a Good Fit If

You dislike research
You get frustrated easily when information is hard to find
You need constant supervision
You are not organized
You prefer simple repetitive tasks with no thinking required

Schedule and Pay

Full-time remote position
Starting rate: $6 per hour
Long-term role for the right person

How to Apply
Please send the following:
1. Your resume
2. A short video introduction, 2–3 minutes, answering:
Tell us about yourself
Why are you interested in this role?
What AI tools have you used before, if any?
3. A short sample research exercise:

Please spend no more than 15 minutes researching:
Texas Tech University
In one paragraph, please answer:

What does this organization do?
If you were selling promotional products, which department or departments would you contact first?
What job titles would you look for?
Why would you choose those departments or contacts?
You may use AI tools to help with your research.
4. Briefly explain how you completed your research and what tools you used.

Please include the words “Blue Elephant” in the subject line of your application.
Applications that do not follow the instructions may not be considered.

Keywords:
Virtual Assistant, Research Assistant, Online Research, Lead Research, Email Outreach, Data Entry, Google Sheets, Excel, CRM, AI Tools, ChatGPT, Administrative Assistant