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Virtual Assistant - Legislative Outreach, Donor Outreach, Admin

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    July 13, 2026
    End Date:
    July 5, 2027
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Compensation:
    USD $20 / hour
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Microfinance, Women

    Description

    Location: Remote (Must be able to make phone calls to New Jersey offices)

    Application closes: 7/5/2026

    Hours: Approximately 5 hours per week

    Compensation: $20/hour

    Overview:

    We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to support ongoing outreach efforts to New Jersey state legislators, corporate donors, and to handle administrative duties such as calendar invites, email reminders, etc. This role involves consistent follow-up communication (emails and phone calls) to help maintain relationships and ensure timely responses from legislative, corporate, and Board offices.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Conduct daily email follow-ups with New Jersey state legislators and their staff
    • Track outreach efforts and maintain organized communication records
    • Make phone calls to offices to follow up on emails or requests
    • Provide brief updates on responses, progress, and any issues encountered
    • Assist with drafting or refining follow-up messages as needed

    Qualifications:

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Comfortable making professional phone calls to government and corporate offices
    • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
    • Familiarity with New Jersey government or legislative processes is a plus
    • Must be able to make phone calls within New Jersey (or have access to a reliable calling method)

    Preferred Experience:

    • Prior experience in administrative support, outreach, advocacy, or public affairs
    • Experience using email tracking or CRM tools

    Additional Information:

    • This is a part-time, flexible role averaging 5 hours per week
    • Work can be completed remotely, with occasional coordination as needed

    Anyone who does not follow detailed instructions of what to upload will be disqualified.

    The WCEC Women's Business Center provides business support to entrepreneurs struggling to grow their businesses by providing technical assistance, webinars, and business counseling.

    Benefits

    no benefits

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
    Associated Location
    227 Main St, Chatham, NJ 07928, USA
    2nd floor

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