Work at Home Virtual Assistant Jobs

Virtual assistant jobs are a great way for stay-at-home moms to earn money. And, if you’ve ever worked in an office before, chances are you probably already have some of the skills needed to work as a virtual assistant. Virtual assistants are in high demand so there’s no shortage of jobs.

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant is someone that offers services, usually clerical or technical in nature, to entrepreneurs, business owners, or executives for a fee. They’re like the equivalent of an administrative assistant and personal assistant rolled into one, but unlike these, virtual assistants do all their work remotely or from home.

Responsibilities of a Virtual Assistant

Virtual assistants can perform a wide variety of tasks. Listed here are some of the duties virtual assistants can perform, but the list is endless.

• Social Media management
• Customer Service
• Lead Generation
• Bookkeeping
• Email Management
• Live Chat Support
• Transcription
• Website Maintenance
• Graphic Design
• Schedule meetings
• Book travel
• Calendar management
• Internet research
• Receptionist duties
• Managing calendars
• Content writing

Skills Needed to be a Virtual Assistant

Here is a list of some of the important skills you should possess.

• Ability to multi-task – You should be able to work on several projects at once and not be easily distracted.
• Ability to work with no supervision – Since you’ll be working alone, you should be able to stay focused and complete tasks on your own.
• Computer skills – Not only should you know how to operate a computer, but you should also have basic knowledge of programs and troubleshooting skills.
• Customer service – Previous experience working with the public.
• Excellent communication and listening skills – You should be able to communicate well in writing and verbally.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation – This is important for typing letters and answering emails.
• Fast and accurate typing and keyboarding skills – You should be able to type at least 60 words per minute with no errors.
• Knowledge of internet research – You should be able to conduct fast and accurate internet searches.
• Knowledge of social media platforms – If you’re going to be moderating any social media accounts, you should have a basic knowledge of them.
• Problem-solving skills – You should know how to solve problems effectively without assistance.
• Sales experience – You should have basic sales experience.
• Self-motivated – You need to be able to complete tasks on your own, even if they are challenging.
• Strong organizational skills – You should be well organized.
• Telephone etiquette – This is important when dealing with customers and clients.
• Time management skills – You should be able to prioritize your work and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of software – You must know how to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Equipment You’ll Need

• A quiet workspace – You should have a work area that is quiet and free from distractions.
• A good computer – You’ll need either a desktop or laptop that has a lot of storage and up-to-date virus protection, along with an updated browser.
• G-Suite or MS Office – You’ll need one of these.
• Internet – You should have high-speed internet service.
• Business telephone – You’ll need to have a dedicated phone line just for work purposes.
• Printer and scanner – These are important to have.

How Much Does a Virtual Assistant Make?

The answer to that question will depend on your skills, qualifications, and the types of projects you choose to work on, but the companies that are listed here typically pay between $10 and $20 per hour. 

Who Hires Remote Virtual Assistants?

24/7 Virtual Assistant

Anyone interested in a remote virtual assistant position with 24/7 Virtual Assistant needs to email their resume to the email address listed. When jobs become available that match your skills, they’ll contact you. The starting pay is $10 to $12 per hour, and you’ll work 20 to 120 hours per month depending on the business needs.

Belay Solutions

Belay Solutions specializes in offering virtual assistant services. They hire remote independent contractors for virtual assistant and bookkeeper positions. They prefer you to have a bachelor’s degree, but it’s not mandatory. You’ll need to be available to work during business hours, Monday through Friday, so no evening hours are available. The pay is anywhere from $15 to $19 per hour.

Boldly

Boldly specializes in offering virtual assistant services and is formerly known at Worldwide 101. This company hires virtual assistants for a variety of tasks, including marketing, social media management, and paralegal duties. These are part-time positions and work is performed Monday through Friday, during business hours. In order to be considered for employment, you must live in CA, CO, CN, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, or WA. The starting pay is $20 per hour. They require a minimum of 7 years’ previous work experience in administration or a specialized field.

Byron

Byron connects virtual assistants with clients for short-term and long-term projects. Virtual assistants are able to choose which projects they want to work on. Byron doesn’t require you to commit to a set number of hours each month, or to only be available during business hours, so they’re a little more flexible than other companies. Tasks and projects can be completed at any time of day.

Delegate Solutions

Delegate Solutions has been in business since 2017 and is headquartered in the Philadelphia area. They prefer virtual assistants to have a bachelor’s degree, but it’s not necessary. You must be available to work Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM and commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Elite Virtual Assistants

Elite Virtual Assistants is a virtual assistant company based in Ohio. This company specializes in offering services to small businesses and law offices across the United States. They hire full-time and part-time virtual assistants and legal assistants to work from home. In order to be considered for a position, you must have at least 2 years of prior experience as a high-level executive assistant.

Equivity

Equivity is based in the United States and offers administrative, bookkeeping, paralegal, and marketing services to its clients. They hire remote virtual assistants and bookkeepers. You must have a bachelor’s degree and be based in the United States in order to qualify for employment. Positions are part-time and you must be available to work Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. They offer a starting pay of $15 per hour.

IdeasUnlimited

IdeasUnlimited is a virtual assistant services company that has been in business since 2010 and is headquartered in Texas. They hire virtual assistants to work from home for a wide variety of projects including call center support services and healthcare call center support services. They hire for full-time and part-time positions and you’re able to choose your own hours.

Leverage

Leverage is a subscription-based virtual assistant company that has been in business since 2015 and is headquartered in New York City. They hire independent contractors to work from home to do administrative and bookkeeping tasks. In order to be considered for a position with them, you must be able to work more than 20 hours per week, be tech-savvy, and be a self-starter.

Lifebushido

Lifebushido is a VA services company that has been in business since 2006 and is based in Maryland. This company provides virtual assistant support and call services to small businesses, mainly in the real estate industry. All virtual assistant positions are part-time. Starting pay for virtual assistants is $10 to $11 per hour.

Milrich Virtual Professionals

Milrich Virtual Professionals offers virtual assistant services to businesses across North and South America. They were founded in 2009 and are based in the United States. You must be available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday as that’s when work must be conducted. Their focus is administrative, scheduling services, and marketing. These positions are independent contractor jobs.

NS Virtual Services

NS Virtual Services is a Canadian virtual assistant services company that has been in business since 2008. They hire virtual assistants to work from home in Canada and the United States. They don’t mention if any previous virtual assistant experience is required, so in order to be considered for a position, you’ll need to complete the application.

OkayRelax

OkayRelax is a subscription-based virtual assistant services company. This company hires virtual assistants for a wide variety of tasks including customer service and social media management. They require a college degree to be considered for a VA position with them.

Perssist

Perssist is an on-demand virtual assistant services company that has been in business since 2014 and is headquartered in New York City. They hire virtual assistants to work from home worldwide and also service clients worldwide. In order to be considered, you must be familiar with Google Docs, have excellent communication skills, internet research skills, and problem-solving ability.

Priority VA

Priority VA offers outsourced virtual assistant services to small business owners, founders, and CEOs. This company is considered a boutique virtual assistant agency. It matches high-level business owners with highly skilled virtual assistants so they only hire the best.

Profit Factory

Profit Factory is a Canadian-based virtual assistant services company that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses by matching them with the right virtual assistants. In order to be considered for a position with them, you must complete and pass an assessment. Most positions start out at least $18 per hour and they have both full-time and part-time availability.

TaskBullet

TaskBullet offers outsourced virtual assistant services. This company requires all virtual assistants to have at least 5 years of experience in their fields.

Team Delegate

Team Delegate is a virtual assistant services company that is headquartered in Texas and has been in business since 2001. They hire remote virtual assistants and bookkeepers throughout the United States. In order to be considered for a position with them, you must have at least 3 years of prior experience and be available to work during normal business hours Monday through Friday. These positions are 1099, independent contractor positions.

Time Etc.

Time Etc. has been in business since 2007 and offers outsourced virtual assistant services to businesses across the United States and the United Kingdom. They hire virtual assistants across the United States. Work is completed during normal business hours, so you must be available Monday through Friday. These positions are part-time, freelance positions.

VASumo

VASumo is a California-based virtual assistant services company.
In order to be considered for a remote virtual assistant position with them, you must reside in the United States or Canada. You’ll also need to have at least 3 years of prior experience in a virtual assistant position, along with knowledge of online marketing. Three months of extensive paid training is offered by the company.

Virtual Gal Friday

Virtual Gal Friday is a virtual assistant services company that has been in business since 1998. They hire remote virtual assistants and receptionists for general business, and also for the medical and legal fields. All work is completed during normal business hours, so you must be able to work Monday through Friday. The pay is between $12 and $17 per hour.

Zirtual

Zirtual is a virtual assistant services company that is based in Columbus, Ohio, and has been in business since 2011. They hire virtual assistants to work from home. These positions are independent contractor positions. In order to be considered for a job with them, you must have either an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of previous high-level executive assistant experience. You must live in the United States and be available to work during business hours Monday through Friday.

More Places to Find Work From Home Virtual Assistant Jobs

Another place to find a virtual assistant job from home is Fancy Hands. Unlike some of the companies listed above, Fancy Hands doesn’t require a lot of previous experience, and they pay by the task. So, the more tasks you can complete, the more money you’ll make. This company is a great option if you’re new and want to get some experience as a virtual assistant.

Another place to find remote virtual assistant jobs is Virtual Office Temps. This company is an online platform for virtual assistants who are looking for jobs.