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I am searching for a hybrid remote, Office Assistant (roughly 16 hours a week with the opportunity to increase), who can assist with tasks such as personal communications including but not limited to detailed notetaking, understanding/interpreting emails, developing email responses, assisting with any needed phone/video calls, and documents that I receive. This individual would also potentially assist with local volunteer opportunities that I take part in and/or potential local speaking events that I may present at. It is equally important that the hired individual understand that I am not looking for someone to micromanage or run my daily life, instead, I am seeking someone who can help facilitate conversations, comprehension, and overall understanding regarding job tasks and goals. This role is flexible and adaptable with the main purpose revolving around ensuring personal life tasks are on track so that I have more time available to allocate to the development of Ability Together (a nonprofit organization I founded) and prepare for more speaking events. Responsibilities Assist with personal correspondence, personal schedule keeping, and appointment setting/management. Provide interpretation services through video/phone calls with personal contacts. Work to ensure personal self-determination goals are being actualized and brought forward to maintain steady progress. Assist with the presenting of ABT presentation and serve as a contact for the organization at local speaking events. Assist with personal appointments (Example: myofunctional/speech therapy) to take notes and interpret communications. Facilitate practice of exercises given during myofunctional/speech therapy. Ensure all email, mail, text, and any other communications are processed, responded to, and properly categorized. Assist with setting up equipment for local speaking events or in-person training that I am hired for. Accompany me to volunteer opportunities, educational opportunities, and/or speaking events as scheduled and ability allows. Assist with occasional tech support. Other duties as assigned. Schedule Remote Flexible schedule to complete tasks as needed: approximately 16 Hours/week (Typically 4-6 hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday) between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm Weekly Wednesday Team Meetings: 9:45 am 12:00 pm 1-2 days per week will be in person in Laguna Woods, CA Requirements Positively represent me and my work and always be professional (on-time, positive attitude, respectful, proactive) Communicate effectively and professionally with service providers, family, and the Ability Together team as needed. Read and communicate fluently in English. Potentially assist with transportation to and from community activities, outings, and/or speaking events 1 or more years of experience preferred. Eager and willing to learn and accept challenges. Computer savvy and comfortable using webcam, headphones, and microphone. Good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Slides, and slide show presentation Professional writing and communication skills Experience working with Microsoft 365 products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and Google Workspace Reliable access to a car and maintain clean driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Ability to maintain a regular work schedule on weekdays and occasionally one weekend day. Successfully pass all post-offer, and pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background checks, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States Benefits Mileage reimbursement (while completing job tasks and if providing transportation) Potential for job expansion in terms of hours and/or tasks Education High school or equivalent (Required) Associate or bachelor s degree or relevant college coursework and 1 to 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience to perform the job successfully.