CPT-11718 Social Media & Grant Application Support Virtual Assistant

Title: CPT-11718 Social Media & Grant Application Support Virtual Assistant

Independent Contractor – CPT-11718 Social Media & Grant Application Support Virtual Assistant/Marketing VA/Entry-Junior Level (Remote).

Overview

20four7VA is seeking offshore independent contractors to deliver remote services to clients worldwide, with a primary focus on developed markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. An established author and entrepreneur is seeking a Marketing VA to support social media management, content creation, audience engagement, and grant application assistance.

The business focuses on personal growth, reinvention, and empowering women over 45. The VA will help build a consistent and engaging online presence by creating content from the client's existing books, quotes, photographs, and videos, while also assisting with preparing and organizing grant applications.

The ideal candidate will have social media management experience, strong writing and creative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring marketing and administrative tasks.

The objective of each engagement is to assist the client in improving business efficiency, enhancing service delivery, or supporting operational functions through high-quality, task-specific services rendered by a qualified contractor.

Scope of Services

Contractors will be required to provide services that align with the following client tasks:

Social Media Content Creation & Publishing

• Create posts and graphics using approved book quotes, photographs, and existing brand materials
• Develop and maintain a consistent content schedule for Instagram and Facebook
• Write engaging captions that reflect the client's message and audience
• Create simple animated graphics and lightly edit provided video clips
• Maintain an elegant, professional visual style aligned with the brand
• Prepare content drafts for client review before publishing

Social Media Engagement & Brand Support

• Monitor comments, direct messages, and routine audience interactions during assigned hours
• Respond to approved inquiries and flag messages requiring client attention
• Research relevant topics and content ideas aligned with the brand's direction
• Support promotional content for books, announcements, and related activities
• Track basic engagement results and suggest practical improvements
• Help maintain consistent messaging across social media profiles

Grant Application & Administrative Support

• Organize the client's existing list of grant opportunities and deadlines
• Review grant requirements and identify outstanding information or documents
• Assist with refining existing grant application drafts using client-provided content
• Compile supporting materials and complete application forms for review
• Track application statuses, submission deadlines, and required follow-ups
• Submit approved applications through designated portals when authorized by the client

Each engagement is based on a defined scope of work and is governed by an independent contractor agreement. Services must be performed professionally, with adherence to any timelines, guidelines, and deliverables agreed upon in writing.

Skills

The Contractor must demonstrate proficiency in the following, depending on the Client’s requirements:

• Social media content creation and publishing experience required
• Strong written English and caption-writing skills required
• Canva or comparable design software experience required
• Facebook and Instagram familiarity required
• Basic short-form video editing strongly preferred
• Social media engagement and content planning experience strongly preferred
• Administrative writing, research, or application preparation experience preferred
• Grant application experience is a plus
• Experience supporting authors, coaches, or personal brands is a plus

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Creative, organized, and attentive to brand presentation
• Strong written communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable creating polished social media content from existing materials
• Dependable with recurring schedules and administrative deadlines
• Able to organize information and prepare accurate application materials
• Proactive with content ideas while respecting client guidance
• Interested in author branding, personal development, or women's empowerment

APPLICATION SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGEABLE / REQUIRED

• Facebook / Instagram
• Canva or Comparable Design Tools
• Basic Video Editing Software – Strongly Preferred
• Google Docs / Microsoft Word
• Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel
• Grant Application Portals – Training Will Be Provided
• Social Media Scheduling Tools

Work Schedule

• Contracted Hours per Week: 10 Hours ( Hours may increase based on performance )
• Scheduled Working Days: Monday through Friday (unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing)
• Daily Working Time: Flexible- TBD EST

Note: The Company will make reasonable efforts to align the Assigned VA’s schedule with the Client’s preferred hours as set forth above. However, availability may vary based on time zones, capacity, and the contracted hours set in this SOW. Any changes must be mutually agreed to in writing through a revised SOW.

Terms of Engagement

• Contractors will operate under a Master Services Agreement and a Statement of Work
• This is not an offer of employment; contractors are not employees of 20four7VA or any client
• All compensation is processed through 20four7VA according to the terms of the engagement

Role Summary & Requirements

• REQUIRED SERVICE: Marketing VA
• REQUESTED EXPERIENCE TIER LEVEL: Entry, Junior Level
• Contracted Hours per Week: 10 hours/week ( Hours may increase based on performance )
• Daily Working Time: Flexible- TBD EST
• Scheduled Working Days: Monday-Friday
• REPORTING TO/POC: To Be Determined
• Number of VAs: 1
• GENDER PREFERENCE: None
• LANGUAGES SPOKEN/PREFERENCE: English
• ACCENT PREFERENCE: Level A-C (Excellent Written English Required)
• REGION PREFERENCES: Any

What we offer

• Competitive rates
• Weekly payments
• Various open roles are available
• Free training and upskilling
• Constant support and guidance
• A vibrant community always ready to support you
• And more!