Kamusta ka! I’m a vocal artist and producer looking for an assistant to help me with research projects and data entry. If you have an interest in many different fields, especially the arts, and love learning, this position will be great for you!
An example project would be researching songwriting contests and creating a brief (one-two pages) report on findings. Then looking up the top 30 songwriting contests, based on criteria specified, inputting that data into a calendar to notify me of upcoming deadlines and a spreadsheet for me to evaluate which ones I want to apply to. Topics will include, but not limited to: music industry, writing and publishing industry, fitness, education, and career exploration.
Your responsibilities would include:
1. Send a weekly report through email, detailing completed and ongoing tasks.
2. Secondary research and creating reports on relevant findings such as resources, keywords, field experts, websites, how-to guides, articles, etc.
3. Create and manage spreadsheets in Google Sheets and databases in AirTable
4. Document important dates in Google Calendar.
To qualify for the position, you will need at least 3 years experience in the following:
1. Secondary research methods or relevant college level coursework
2. Report writing – proper formatting, readability, presentation
3. Data management in spreadsheets and databases or relevant college level coursework. Ex: Creating a database that can query fees and deadlines so I can set a budget and schedule for the year / next six months. Coding ability very optional.
**PS – I know PI has the stellar colleges and universities so coursework in any of the above is a big plus!
At least 1 year experience with:
1. Google Drive & Suite of applications like Calendar, Gmail, Sheets and Docs
2.. Communications apps like Skype, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Hangouts, FB messenger, etc
3. Time management or time tracking software (TimeProof, Time Doctor, Tmetric, Toggle)
4. Looking up information and resources in the US.
Soft Skills:
1. Forethought – thinking ahead, thinking outside the box
2. Creative problem solving / flexibly thinking- able to think of alternative solutions when you can’t find the right information, ability to overcome obstacles
3. Time management
4. Communication – consistent check-ins if there’s an issue, difficulty, delays, more time needed, etc.
Training Provided
If accepted, I can train you in using AirTable to create databases. You will need to know how to manage databases though; this is just an app-specific training.
Work Schedule
This is a freelance position, so you set the hours and times you work. There will very rarely be fast turn-around requests but when they do occur, I will pay $40/hr.
Salary
$25/hr for freelance work
How To Apply
1. Please send a resume and sample of a research request you’ve completed.
2. In your resume, please include the database software you’ve worked with.
3. In the subject heading of your job app, put your favorite hobby + “Research Assistant” for example “Knitting Research Assistant” or “Guitar Shredding Research Assistant”.
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