Work from home Virtual assistant jobs are becoming more common. A lot of individuals especially startups that are on a budget have realized they can outsource the admin part of their work and focus on growing their businesses. If you are looking for legitimate virtual assistant jobs, we’ve got you covered.

What Exactly Does A Virtual Assistant Do?

A virtual assistant is a self-employed individual who offers administrative assistant services to different clients from a home office.  While a virtual assistant may be based in the same location as their client, this is not a necessity and one can work from anywhere in the world as long as they are able to deliver.

Some of the typical tasks a virtual assistant performs include appointment scheduling, managing email and social media accounts, making phone calls and travel bookings.

What Skills Do You Need To Become A Virtual Assistant?

As a virtual assistant, you’ll need to have some basic skills to get you started. Here are 4 skills that I believe will help you get started and grow your virtual assistant career.

Computer skills. As a virtual assistant most of your work will be performed on a computer. You don’t need to be a nerd to work as a virtual assistant, however, having basic computer skills is a must have.  

Word processing or Google document skills. Word processing is one of the primary roles of a virtual assistant. Knowing how to use Microsoft Office or Google documents will make your work easier.

Writing and oral communication skills. As a virtual assistant, your work will involve a lot of communication on behalf of your client. It goes without saying having these skills is crucial to your role.

Love for ongoing learning. If you hate learning, working as a virtual assistant may not be for you. As a virtual assistant, you’ll get to work with different individuals at different levels, with different needs. And you can only be able to handle your clients’ various needs by learning and adapting to their various ways of doing things.

How Much Can I Earn As A Virtual Assistant?

As a virtual assistant, you’ll most likely be paid per hour. The hourly rate for a virtual assistant is anywhere between $1 to $100 per hour. This is dependent on skill level and the tasks being handled.

	Median hourly pay	Annual average pay
Zip Recruiter	$32	$67,115
Payscale	$16.06	$41,080

How many hours a week do virtual assistants work?

10 to 40 hours a week. The number of hours vary depending on the number of clients you take on and the amount of work allocated to you. Entry level virtual assistant jobs may require you to work less hours.

Can You Make A Living As A Virtual Assistant?

The above data shows that you can make a living as a virtual assistant. Working as a virtual assistant not only offers you a flexible was to earn extra money from the comfort of your house. It also gives you an opportunity to grow your skills. If you put in the work, you can turn this into a profitable career.

What Programs Do Virtual Assistants Use?

As a virtual assistant, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with various programs in order to get your job done and meet your clients needs.

Social Media. You’ll need to have knowledge on some of the most common social media platforms around such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram. Knowing the platforms that are used to schedule content for social media is also a plus: Hootsuite, Tailwind, Tweetdeck, Sprout Social, Planable, Later, and Post Planner.

Storage. More businesses are leaning towards cloud storage. Dropbox and Google Drive are some of the commonly used options.

Websites. You don’t need to be a web developer but having basic knowledge on how WordPress works will be an added advantage. The reason why I say WordPress is because most websites run on WordPress. Squarespace and Wix are other options you may want to familiarize with.  

Office Productivity software. Microsoft Office – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Google Docs are some of the frequently used options.

Project Management Software. While you may argue you are not signing up as a project manager and you don’t need this, knowing how these communication platforms work will make it easier to collaborate with your clients. Examples of communication platforms to familiarize with include: Redbooth, Slack, Asana, Evernote and Trello. Email marketing services such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, MailerLite.

How Do I Find A Virtual Assistant Job?

We’ve looked at who a virtual assistant is. How much they earn and the kind of skills required to be a virtual assistant. Let’s now take a look at where to find virtual assistant jobs. Whether you are looking for freelance virtual assistant jobs for beginners or you are an experienced virtual assistant, here’s a list of 13 places where you can find work at home virtual assistant jobs.

#1. Zirtual Jobs

Zirtual only accepts virtual assistants who are college educated and based in the United States. They currently have openings for virtual executive assistants based in various states.

Pay: $14 – $20 per hour.

Working hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

#2. Byron Virtual Assistant Jobs

If you want to earn money in your spare time without restrictions on number of hours you have to put in, Byron might be the place for you. They allow you to only take on tasks that you like and work as many or fewer hours. To apply, you’ll need to fill in a Google form.

Pay: Every two weeks via PayPal

Working hours: Flexible

#3 Belay Virtual Assistant Jobs

Belay hires U.S based, college educated individuals for their work at home positions. They currently have open positions for work at home virtual assistants, social media strategists, virtual bookkeepers, and web specialists. Some of their positions are location specific.

Working hours: regular business hours

#4 Boldly Virtual Assistant Jobs

Boldly is currently hiring in the UK and in 23 states in the United States. The company gives you an opportunity to work from home in a flexible set up. You get to choose the clients you work with and the number of hours you put in. Some of their benefits include paid holidays, technology stipend and opportunities for a pay rise.

If you are a military spouse, they have something for you.

Pay: £17 per hour

Working hours: Flexible

#5 Time etc Virtual Assistant Jobs

Do you posses 8 years of relevant experience as a virtual assistant? Are you looking for a freelance virtual assistant position?

If you answered yes to the two above, and are looking for long term positions, you may want to check out Time etc.

Pay: $11 per hour

Working hours: During the working day

#6 Delegated Virtual Assistant Jobs

Delegated is a US based company that hires virtual assistants with over 5 years’ experience and a college degree. If you also have experience supporting multiple managers and executives this may be a great fit for you. Some of their preferred skills include knowledge of accounting and email marketing software.

#7 Pepper VA Jobs

Pepper VA is a Philippines based virtual assistant company that hires virtual assistants for businesses and clients across the world. Their VA’s specialize in marketing and executive assistance and project management. They also hire copywriters, online marketers and web designers.

Pay: Competitive salary

Working hours: Weekends off

#8 Prialto Virtual Assistant Jobs

Prialto hires in the United States, Philippines, and Guatemala. If you are passionate about continuous growth, innovation and are a high performer you may want to check them out. Some of their current open positions include productivity assistant, marketing communications specialist and associate engagement manager.

#9 Virtual Assist USA Jobs

Virtual Assist USA hires virtual assistants to work for small startups through to Fortune 500 companies. Some of their qualifications include, being a US citizen, college education, be able to pass a federal background check and a minimum of 10 years administrative experience.

Pay: $15 per hour

Working hours: Flexible time

#10 Task Bullet Jobs

Task Bullet hires virtual assistants in the United States and Philippines. They focus on teaching, educating and inspiring their virtual assistants to be better humans. To sign up, you’ll be required to fill out a form with your details.

#11 Perssist Jobs

Perssist is looking for personal assistants who can work remotely. If you have a great attitude, ability to figure things out on your own and you are passionate about helping others, you may fit into their role of a Perssist assistant. Got what it takes? Email your resume. They hire all over the world.

#12 Fancy Hands Jobs

Fancy Hands is hiring assistants. If your internet research skills are great and you are good on the phone, Fancy Hands work from home jobs may be a good fit. Some of the tasks you’ll handle include appointment scheduling, making phone calls on behalf of people, data entry and finding hotels that meet a certain criterion.

Pay: $3.00 to $7.00 per task

Working hours: Flexible

#13 Upwork Virtual Assistant Jobs

Upwork is the largest freelance marketplace where you can find virtually any job that can be done from home.

While Upwork is not virtual assistant specific, you can find great virtual assistant jobs on the platform. All you have to do is sign up and create an account to get started. The hours and pay are flexible and it all depends on how aggressive you are to find work.

Conclusion

While I may not have exhausted all the places you can find virtual assistant jobs, I hope this list will help you get started in your career as a virtual assistant.

Know any company that is hiring virtual assistants that is missing on the list? Share in the comments below.