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$45K - $55K/yr

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What is an independent contractor assistant?

Independent Contractor Assistants are professionals who provide administrative, organizational, or specialized support services to clients or businesses, but work on a contract basis rather than as employees. They often handle tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, research, bookkeeping, or project assistance, depending on the needs of their clients. As independent contractors, they are responsible for managing their own taxes, work schedules, and sometimes multiple clients at once. This role offers flexibility and autonomy, but also requires strong organizational and communication skills.

What are some common challenges independent contractor assistants face when managing multiple clients or projects?

Independent Contractor Assistants often juggle tasks for several clients or projects simultaneously, which can make time management and prioritization challenging. Balancing varying client expectations, deadlines, and communication styles requires strong organizational skills and adaptability. Additionally, since the role is typically remote or semi-remote, self-motivation and clear communication are essential to ensure all deliverables are met without direct supervision. Building reliable systems for tracking assignments and proactively clarifying client needs can help overcome these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an independent contractor assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as an Independent Contractor Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in administrative tasks, often supported by previous experience or relevant training. Familiarity with project management software, cloud-based collaboration tools, and office productivity suites is commonly required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure efficient support for contractors, timely task completion, and seamless coordination in a flexible work environment.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Assistant vs Virtual Assistant?

AspectIndependent Contractor AssistantVirtual Assistant
CredentialsMinimal; relevant experience or skillsMinimal; often self-taught or with basic training
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance, or contract basisRemote, often employed by multiple clients
Employer UsageHired directly by clients for specific projectsHired by individuals or companies for ongoing tasks
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding freelance support rolesLooking for remote administrative support

While both roles operate remotely and support clients, an Independent Contractor Assistant typically works on specific projects or tasks as a freelancer, whereas a Virtual Assistant often provides ongoing administrative support, sometimes as an employee or independent contractor. The main difference lies in the scope and nature of work relationships.

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NVTI General Instructor (1099Independent Contractor)Remote

Management Concepts

Vienna, VA • On-site

$57K - $75K/yr

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Job description

National Veterans’ Training Institute

 

 

NVTI General Instructor (1099 Independent Contractor)

 

 

The National Veterans’ Training Institute (NVTI) provides training on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (DOL VETS). The purpose of this initiative is to responsibly meet the employment, training, and job security needs of Americans who have served in uniform, those transitioning from military service, and their spouses. Management Concepts is contracted by DOL VETS to run the NVTI program.

NVTI Instructors deliver training courses in classroom, virtual, and asynchronous formats. Classroom training can occur throughout the United States and requires travel, while virtual and asynchronous classes are conducted remotely. Skill and experience with virtual and asynchronous course delivery is highly desirable.

NVTI Instructor Requirements:

NVTI Instructors must have significant experience in the workforce development environment.  Experience providing services directly to job seekers, specifically Veterans and Employers seeking to employ Veterans, is highly desirable. Experience working in an American Job Center (AJC) or State Workforce Agency is most preferable.  

Expert knowledge of the specific regulatory environment and practical application of US Department of Labor employment programs in the American Job Center network is required. Primarily knowledge of the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) is required, but additional experience with other programs, such as Wagner-Peyser Act Grants and the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) is very useful. Instructors must maintain current knowledge on all changes to the relevant laws and regulations covered in the courses.  Experience in reading, comprehending, and applying legal and regulatory information in your profession is essential.

Experience and/or direct knowledge of the specific challenges faced by Veterans seeking employment and the needs of employers seeking to employ Veterans is required. Instructors who are Veterans themselves have been very successful in this role.

For examples of the courses you will be asked to instruct, visit the NVTI website here.

All Management Concepts Instructors are expected to be skilled in the course content, instructional techniques, and application of adult learning theory. We require that you present the information as designed in an objective and unbiased manner. At the same time, your expertise adds value to the prepared material by allowing you to offer relevant illustrations and experiences that support learning objective attainment.

  Duties & Responsibilities:

 

·        Present multi-day courses to groups of up to 30 students

·        Apply principles of adult learning in course presentations

·        Facilitate a positive, safe learning experience and encourage participant engagement

·        Facilitate specific testing procedures for courses

·        Provide timely, actionable, and accurate feedback on course materials

·        Keep apprised of relevant knowledge/skills affecting the content area(s) assigned

·        Participation in instructor course preparation meetings and information sessions

 

Course Content May Include:

 

·        Operations of an American Job Center (AJC) including details of the roles and responsibilities of each staff member

·        Provisions of veteran-related legislation and regulations including but not limited to Title 38 of the United States Code, Veterans’ Program Letters (VPLs), relevant TEGLs/TENs issued by ETA, WIOA priority of service, VEOA, USERRA and other associated legislation, regulations, and policy

·        Strategies for effectively developing working relationships with veterans, in particularly those with significant barriers to employment (SBEs)

·        Effective communication techniques to interact with veterans and employers

·        Contents of an Individual Employment Plan (IEP)

·        The training, skills, and tools needed to assist veterans with finding and keeping meaningful employment

·        Methods to serve as employer liaisons for job-seeking Veterans including conducting outreach activities

·        Details of investigation and compliance monitoring

·        Federal oversight and management of grants and federal financial oversight topics

·        Investigative and interviewing techniques

·        Navigation of workforce development systems

·        Issues and barriers affecting job attainment for veterans, transitioning service members, and their spouses

·        Employment barriers unique to female, homeless and justice involved Veterans

·        Benefits provided to Veterans

Instructor Advantages:

 

·        Access to a network of domain and learning professionals

·        Timely news and updates within your career field from peers and headquarters staff

·        Up-to-date course materials

·        Opportunities to contribute and collaborate on course development

·        Scheduling flexibility

·        Knowledge-sharing with diverse audiences in multiple locations and modalities

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

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