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Mercor

Virtual Assistant - AI Operations

New York, NY · Remote

$60/hr

Virtual Assistant Expert (AI Operations & Executive Support) Type: Contract Compensation: $60/hour ... AI interview based on your resume * Submit form Resources & Support * For details about the ...

Acelero Learning

Home Based Visitor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$50K - $57K/yr

Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes * Pet Insurance ... join us as our next Home Based Visitor. Together, we'll help every child reach their fullest ...

Acelero Learning

Home Based Visitor

New York, NY · On-site

$50K - $57K/yr

Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes * Pet Insurance ... join us as our next Home Based Visitor. Together, we'll help every child reach their fullest ...

Shine Early Learning

Home Based Visitor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$50K - $57K/yr

Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes * Pet Insurance ... join us as our next Home Based Visitor. Together, we'll help every child reach their fullest ...

Shine Early Learning

Home Based Visitor

New York, NY

$50K - $57K/yr

Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes * Pet Insurance ... join us as our next Home Based Visitor. Together, we'll help every child reach their fullest ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for home based virtual assistant in Edison, NJ is $25.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Home Based Virtual Assistant (VA) is a remote professional who provides administrative, technical, or creative support to businesses or individuals. Tasks can include managing emails, scheduling appointments, data entry, social media management, and customer support. VAs work from home, using communication tools like email, chat, and video conferencing to collaborate with clients. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with multiple clients across different industries.

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To become a home-based virtual assistant, you should develop relevant skills such as organization, communication, and proficiency with tools like email, calendar management, and office software. Gaining experience through online courses or freelance work can help build your portfolio, and setting up a dedicated workspace with reliable internet is essential for remote work.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a home based virtual assistant?

Home Based Virtual Assistants commonly manage schedules, handle email correspondence, organize digital files, and assist with data entry or research. They may also coordinate meetings, prepare documents or reports, update social media, and provide customer support, depending on the employer’s specific needs. This role often involves juggling multiple tasks and priorities using various online platforms, making flexibility and organization key. Successful Virtual Assistants regularly communicate updates and collaborate virtually with clients or team members to ensure all administrative functions run smoothly.

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Virtual Executive Assistants for US Based Companies - Work From Home

Work Better Now

Manhattan, NY • Remote

$23.25 - $31.25/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Who We Are:

Work Better Now (www.workbetternow.com) provides our clients with full-time top-notch assistants who are solely dedicated to helping their client run its business.

What We Offer:

  • Work from your home
  • A workplace that values its people
  • Above average salary
  • Paid vacations
Job Description

Work Better Now virtual assistants (VA) work full-time (40 hours/week) as freelancers from their homes, helping businesses in the US with their administrative needs. WBN VAs work Monday through Friday during US business hours.

We are searching for ambitious, top talented freelancers who are driven to succeed through providing long term virtual assistant skills to the companies they serve. 

As a WBN VA, you will have the privilege of assisting with a variety of common processes and tasks necessary to keep your client's business running smoothly. While your duties will depend on the specific needs of your client, they will include but not be limited to. 

  • Calendar management
  • Data entry
  • Marketing tasks and sales research 
  • Building databases 
  • Email screening & replying
  • Answering inbound calls
  • Travel arrangements
  • Help with personal tasks
Qualifications

As an added ongoing benefit, we (WBN) ensure that our VAs are matched up with clients based on the VA's skills and the clients' needs. In doing so, here are the qualifications of those we consider to be "ideal candidates". 

  • At least 2 years of previous work experience working with administrative tasks
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English (advanced or proficient)
  • Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Gmail 
  • Proficient writing in English (including top grammar skills)
  • Appropriate work-from-home environment
  • USB headset with noise-canceling (ideally)
  • FT availability (40 hours a week)
  • Excellent relationship skills

Although not required, we also prefer candidates who have:

  • Experience working with CRM systems
  • Bookkeeping skills
Additional Information

Application process

PLEASE NOTE: This amazing position is being made available for "career-minded" individuals only. Those who are looking to enter and grow with the companies that we serve. The opportunities will vary and the compensation will increase based upon those opportunities. Currently, we start with above-average salaries of $875.00 per month, and such can increase based upon how valuable you become to our clients. 

To start the process, begin by clicking on the "I'm interested" button below. Please Note: Do not apply unless you are planning to go through the entire process. Applicants who do not complete the entire process cannot be considered for placement. 

  • Please keep all correspondence (CV....) in English.  
  • You can also apply even if you're not looking to start working right away. 
  • You will have a period of 3-10 days (after the client's interview) to get ready in case you're currently employed with another company.

WBN wants the best, and to those to whom the above applies, we encourage you to apply today!

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