Administrative Assistant Position - Independent Contractor Role Available
We are a small, dynamic painting and handyman company, seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant. This independent contractor position is currently open for 12 contracted hours per week, with potential for growth. We’re looking for someone committed to staying in this role for 1+ years, with a passion for administration, eager to enhance their skills and career.
Updated Position Details:
We recently hired a candidate for this role, but it wasn’t the right fit, so we're on the search again for the perfect match! If you have a positive attitude, are solution-oriented, and possess excellent organizational and customer service skills, we’d love to hear from you. We are specifically looking for a critical thinker, quick learner, who understands operations in the back end of a business.
Training Schedule (4 weeks)
Monday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Training in home office in Penn Valley, ca.
Once trained, the position will require 3 hours per day, Monday to Thursday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Depending on your skill level and proficiency, this role has some potential to become partly remote. As we grow, there’s room to expand to 4–5 hours per day over the next year. We are looking for someone who is seeking a longer term commitment, whose current schedule works well with morning hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily administrative tasks
Customer service (calls, texts, emails)
Requirements:
Customer service skills and a positive, cheerful attitude
Excellent task management and organizational skills
Attention to detail and ability to respond promptly to communications
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
Positive mindset and problem-solving abilities
Ideally, experience with Google Workspace (Drive, Google Calendar, etc.)
Must own a laptop for work
Compensation:
Training starts at $17/hour for the first 30 hours
The role will increase to $18-$21/hr DOE
Bonus of $200 after 16 weeks
Steady opportunity with a growing company
To Apply: Please send your resume, a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a good fit for this position, and 2-3 professional references. If everything aligns, we’ll schedule a phone interview, followed by an in-person interview.
We’re excited to find the right person to help us continue making homes beautiful and customers happy!