Mission-Oriented Virtual Assistant Needed

Mission-Driven Virtual Assistant (10 Hours/Week)
​Company: Penniless Peace Project / Church Entity
Location: Remote (Targeting US Hours; Owner is based in Oregon, PST)
Hours: 10 hours per week to start (with potential to grow)
Compensation: [Insert Hourly Rate / Performance Bonuses if applicable]
​About Us
​We are a mission-driven church entity dedicated to creating "Harmonious Habitats"—thriving, sober, permaculture eco-villages that provide free housing and food for those in need. Our strategy blends creative real estate (seller financing/creative finance), community-focused festivals, and digital outreach to fund and secure land and housing. We are looking for a versatile, proactive, and values-aligned Virtual Assistant to help us build this vision from the ground up.
​Key Responsibilities
​Because this is a 10-hour-per-week role, tasks will be prioritized dynamically each week. Your responsibilities will span across the following core areas:
​1. Creative Real Estate & Deal Sourcing
​Lead Generation: Source properties on Zillow under $10,000 in the Pittsburgh market.
​Outreach & Negotiation: Contact agents and sellers to inquire about creative financing (Seller Financing, Subject-To) utilizing Pace Morby, Richard Taylor, and Gator Method styles.
​Contract Management: Assist in securing and tracking property contracts.
​Contractor Relations: Use Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and local groups to build a network of reliable contractors and laborers in Pittsburgh.
​2. Event Coordination & Vendor Management
​Venue Sourcing: Research and email fairgrounds and event spaces across the US (with a focus on accessibility from Oregon) to book monthly 2-to-3-day community festivals.
​Vendor Outreach: Advertise for and manage vendor submissions (via peaceiswithin.org); follow up with applicants via phone/email to lock in vending spots.
​Talent Tracking: Help coordinate logistics for events aimed at scaling up to major acts (e.g., Mike Love, Hobo Johnson).
​3. Grant Writing, Fundraising & Marketing
​Grant Research: Identify federal, state, and private grants that our church entity qualifies for.
​Drafting & Submission: Assist in writing and submitting grant applications and fundraising proposals.
​Email Marketing: Build and maintain our lead email list; draft and send out a weekly community update newsletter.
​4. Creative Content & Tech Support (As Needed)
​Canva Design: Utilize our Canva Pro team account to help design and format church assets, journals, books, and children’s activity/coloring books.
​App Beta Testing: Participate in basic QA/beta testing for our Google Play app uploads to help meet the required 10-user testing threshold.
​Qualifications & Requirements
​Experience in Creative Real Estate: Familiarity with creative finance strategies (Sub-To, Seller Financing) and tools like Zillow/PropStream is highly preferred.
​Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal English skills for cold outreach to real estate agents, event venues, and vendors.
​Highly Organized: Ability to maximize 10 hours a week by managing time efficiently across multiple distinct projects.
​Tech Savvy: Familiarity with Canva, email marketing platforms, Google Workspace, and basic app testing.
​Alignment with the Mission: Passionate about community building, sober living, sustainability, permaculture, and charitable work.
​How to Apply
​If you are excited about using your skills to build a better world, please reply with:
​A brief summary of your experience with creative real estate or event coordination.
​Your current hourly rate.
​Why our mission resonates with you.
​Please review our bylaws and vision at pennilesspeaceproject.org and peaceiswithin.org before applying.