Virtual Assistant (English and Arabic required)

Job ID: 40024834

Budget: $30 – $250 USD

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Virtual Assistant Task List
Administration
• Manage calendars and schedule calls.
• Send reminders for meetings and deadlines.
• Organize documents, folders, and drives.
• Keep track of passwords and access sheets (securely).
• Prepare simple reports and summaries.
• Update contact lists and maintain databases.
Communication Support
• Draft emails, letters, and messages.
• Prepare talking points for meetings and calls.
• Follow up with clients, partners, and vendors.
• Handle basic customer support messages.
Content and Presentation Support
• Create presentations quickly using Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Gamma.
• Prepare weekly decks for internal and external use.
• Do light design tasks when needed (simple layouts, basic visuals).
• Collect references, links, and visual mood boards.
Tech and Operations
• Upload and organize files on Google Drive or Dropbox.
• Convert files to different formats (PDF, doc, mp4, etc.).
• Use AI tools for drafting, summarizing, or formatting.
• Update spreadsheets (Google Sheets / Excel).
• Learn new apps or tools as needed.
Personal Assistant Tasks
• Book appointments and reservations.
• Compare prices and options for services or products.
• Order supplies or handle simple online purchases.
• Do quick research on personal or work topics.
• Manage simple reminders for personal tasks.

Project Setup and Coordination
• Break work into clear phases with simple checklists.
• Track approvals with stakeholders.
• Keep all documents organized in one shared space.
• Prepare minutes of meeting in the provided framework.
• Add tasks to the action tracker.
• Follow up on all tasks in the action tracker.
• Create weekly presentations for internal and stakeholder meetings.
• Help with any extra research needed for projects.
Research and Access
• Follow up on research needs with teams.
• Track artwork access, loans, and permissions.
• Collect contracts, releases, and rights documents.
• Do quick online research when asked and share simple summaries.
Archival and Materials
• Follow up with team members on pending archival tasks.
• Contact families and artists for missing archival items.
• Request photos, letters, videos, and records needed for the story.
• Create interview transcriptions when needed.
• Create translations when needed.
• Monitor progress of external transcriptions and translations.
• Change files and folders into the formats requested.
• Keep metadata, file names, and folders clean and easy to navigate.
Interviews and Content Prep
• Prepare background notes and simple summaries.
• Track missing interviews and share updates.
• Confirm interviewee availability and lock times.
Budget and Logistics
• Book travel, hotels, transport, and drivers.
• Arrange crew schedules and daily call sheets.
• Track basic expenses and note changes.
Production Support
• Liaise with the production team to confirm equipment lists.
• Prepare daily call sheets.
• Confirm availability of experts and guests.
• Coordinate with curatorial teams for access needs.
Post-Production Support
• Track the editing schedule and deliverables.
• Collect assets needed for the cut.
• Follow up on graphics, archive clips, and music requests.
• Keep review cuts organized and ready for feedback.
Communication and Follow Up
• Prepare weekly updates for stakeholders.
• Run meetings and write clear meeting notes.
• Follow up with partners and vendors.
• Track action items and confirm completion.
• Flag risks or delays early.
• Manage email replies and draft messages when needed.


Skills Needed
• Strong English and Arabic writing.
• Clear communication.
• Strong research skills.
• Tech savvy across multiple platforms.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Gamma.
• Fast presentation-building skills.
• Strong organization and file management.
• Ability to transcribe and translate interviews.
• Able to learn new tools quickly.
• Mac experience is a bonus.

Duration and Payment
• Project runs for 12 to 15 months.
• Trial period at the start.
• Payment is $200 per month.

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