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How much do virtual government jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual government in Michigan is $21.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $23.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do virtual government employees typically collaborate with other departments while working remotely?

Virtual Government employees often rely on secure communication platforms, such as video conferencing and project management tools, to coordinate with colleagues across different agencies and departments. Regular virtual meetings, shared digital workspaces, and clear documentation practices are essential for staying aligned on projects and ensuring transparency. Building strong digital communication skills and maintaining proactive outreach to stakeholders helps overcome the challenges of remote collaboration. This approach fosters teamwork and ensures that projects move forward efficiently, even when team members are distributed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual government assistant?

To thrive as a Government Virtual Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with government procedures, often supported by relevant administrative experience or certifications. Proficiency with office software suites, secure communication platforms, and document management systems is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and time management skills help individuals excel in coordinating tasks and maintaining confidentiality. These abilities ensure efficient support, accurate record-keeping, and secure handling of sensitive information vital for government operations.

What is the difference between Virtual Government vs Virtual Administrative Assistant?

AspectVirtual GovernmentVirtual Administrative Assistant
CredentialsMay require government-specific certifications or security clearancesTypically requires general administrative skills, often with office administration certifications
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, public sector projects, remote government officesVarious industries including corporate, nonprofit, and small businesses
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily used by government agencies and public sector organizationsUsed across multiple industries for administrative support roles
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Virtual Government roles focus on supporting government agencies and often require specialized certifications or security clearances. In contrast, Virtual Administrative Assistants provide general administrative support across various industries, with fewer industry-specific requirements. Both roles are remote and involve organizational tasks, but Virtual Government positions are more specialized for the public sector.

What is a virtual government?

A Virtual Government job refers to a position within a government agency or department that is performed remotely, typically from home or another off-site location. These roles can include administrative support, policy analysis, IT services, customer service, and more, all conducted using digital communication tools. Virtual Government jobs allow employees to serve public needs while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. They often require strong organizational, communication, and technical skills, as well as adherence to confidentiality and security protocols.

What are the most commonly searched types of Government jobs in Michigan?

The most popular types of Government jobs in Michigan are:

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Virtual Government jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Virtual Government job openings:

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Infographic showing various Virtual Government job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,232 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Board Member (Volunteer Leadership Opportunity Statewide Nonprofit)

Michigan Virtual

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Michigan Virtual is seeking executive leaders to join its Nonprofit Board of Directors

Influence innovation. Advance education. Leave a statewide legacy.

michiganvirtual.org


The Opportunity: Member, Board of Directors

Michigan Virtual seeks accomplished executive leaders to serve on its nonprofit Board of Directors. Acting as Ambassadors, Board members provide strategic governance, fiduciary oversight, and executive counsel while helping advance innovation in learning, teaching, and educational technology across Michigan.


The “Why”: our Board of Directors Volunteer To Serve To:

·        Help shape the future of education during a period of unprecedented change.

·        Collaborate with respected leaders from education, business, technology, and government.

·        Apply executive leadership experience to issues that affect students across Michigan.

·        Influence statewide innovation in AI, workforce readiness, and educational transformation.

·        Help ensure Michigan remains a national leader in digital learning.

·        Leave a lasting legacy for future generations of learners.

What You’ll Experience:

·        engage in thoughtful strategic conversations

·        learn from respected leaders across sectors

·        contribute to statewide education policy discussions

·        help anticipate emerging trends

·        participate in governance that emphasizes innovation over administration.

What You Can Expect:

·        Quarterly in-person Board meetings

·        Term limits (3-year terms, renewable 3 times)

·        Service on a Board Committee

·        No philanthropic gift requirement

·        Board colleagues with exceptional talents and background

Core Board Responsibilities:

·        Mission and strategy: Help refine, protect, and advance the organization’s public-purpose mission.

·        Fiduciary oversight: Approve annual budgets, review financial performance, audits, risk, and sustainability.

·        Executive partnership: Support, advise, and evaluate the President & CEO through the Board’s established processes.

·        Policy and accountability: Ensure ethical conduct, transparency, compliance, and effective governance practices.

·        External leadership: Open doors, build relationships, and strengthen partnerships in strategic areas.

·        Inclusive stewardship: bring diverse perspectives, lived experience, and disciplined judgment to decisions that affect learners statewide


Our Ideal Candidate

If you are an executive leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, believes innovation can improve educational outcomes, and wants to help shape the future of learning in Michigan, we welcome a confidential conversation.

  • We are looking for leaders who...

o   think strategically

o   embrace innovation

o   enjoy solving complex challenges

o   ask courageous questions

o   build consensus

o   are curious about emerging technology

  • Current strategic priorities
  • AI
  • workforce development
  • sustainability
  • strategic partnerships
  • innovation
  • Experience especially valuable

o   Finance

o   Manufacturing

o   Healthcare

o   HR

o   Technology


Organizational History

Established in 1998, Michigan Virtual is a nationally recognized educational non-profit organization that serves as a statewide champion for online and digital learning in Michigan. Headquartered in Lansing, we serve K-12 students, educators, schools, and districts across all of Michigan. We bring together the best in people and technology to maximize learning and teaching by serving as a laboratory for educational innovation. Michigan Virtual conducts original research, pilots emerging approaches, and works directly with districts to design and implement solutions that improve teaching and learning. We translate work into practice through high-quality online courses for students, professional development programming for educators, and partnerships that position us as a change agent, service provider, and capacity builder for schools across Michigan. Last year, Michigan Virtual served more than 95% of all local school districts in the state, nearly 100% the charter schools, and approximately 75% of all nonpublic schools in Michigan.

Mission: maximize learning and teaching by bringing together the best in people and technology.

Vision: be Michigan’s leader for innovation in education.

Our Story: We’re committed to making a difference in K-12 education.

Values:

·        Put Learners First — We believe learners are central to our mission and vision.

·        Act with Integrity — We are respectful, honest, accountable, and trustworthy with each other and our stakeholders.

·        Cultivate Creativity — We inspire curiosity and innovative problem solving.

·        Champion Diversity — We seek different voices, faces, ideas, and backgrounds, believing human diversity drives innovation and creativity.

·        Commit to Excellence — We provide quality products, services, and relationships to satisfy all stakeholders.


Strategic Direction

Michigan Virtual continues to engage in impactful initiatives to support Michigan’s K-12 system. The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan positions Michigan Virtual to help schools and educators navigate innovation to address persistent educational challenges. The plan centers on three strategic priorities:

•                  DRIVE EDUCATIONAL CHANGE: Urgency is increasing in our stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy new educational models that serve diverse learner needs. We partner with educational leaders and empower them with the tools and insights needed for transformation, positioning ourselves as thought leaders in forecasting and adapting to emerging trends in the future of learning.

•                  BROADEN STUDENT PATHWAYS: Many students have difficulty seeing the relevance of their learning, struggle with engagement, and often do not have a clear vision for their future. We will enrich students’ educational journey by expanding access to a diverse array of engaging core and high-interest elective offerings.

•                  POWER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Michigan sits on top of an unprecedented need for talent development. We will scale our professional learning services while providing positive experiences that people want to tell their friends and colleagues about.


To Apply

This search is being managed by Karen F. Andrews, SHRM-SCP, of The Andrews Group. To apply, candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to karen@karenandrewsgroup.com