Hiring: Professional and Personal Assistant
About Me
I'm Nuria Bowart, a professional dancer, Capoeira teacher, Rolfer®, movement educator, and co-founder of the Field Center in southern Vermont where I am currently based. I teach and travel across the US and internationally. I'm looking for a skilled assistant to help manage multiple aspects of my work projects and personal logistics.
Why Work With Me?
This is an opportunity to work closely with a respected professional in the movement arts and education fields who is expecting exciting advancements and new projects in the coming years. You'll gain experience helping someone with a multifaceted career and dynamic life, and have the chance to contribute to highly meaningful projects that impact the lives of artists.
Key Responsibilities
Travel and Logistics Management: Book flights and handle travel logistics for professional and personal trips.
Digital Strategy & Communications: Develop and implement a sustainable content strategy for my website, newsletter, and social media, maintaining a consistent graphic identity.
Website & Newsletter: Update content and iteratively enhance the design of my website and newsletter on the Ghost platform. Edit and proofread newsletters.
Social Media: Edit, format, and post photos, videos, and written content to social media platforms.
Teaching & Practice Administration: Manage my booking calendar and provide administrative support for workshops and classes.
Strategic Planning and Delegation: Collaborate on strategic plans and act as project manager to bring them to fruition, know when and how to hire/delegate for tasks that someone else could do more effectively/efficiently.
Operational Improvement: Streamline "standard operating procedures," enhance workflows, and stay updated on digital tools and best practices.
General Support: Assist with various personal and professional tasks typical of both an executive and personal assistant role.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Technical Proficiency: Must be tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and use various digital tools, including AI software for workflow optimization. Basic understanding of web technologies required (e.g., familiarity with HTML/CSS concepts, but coding skills not necessary).
Writing and Communication: Excellent writing/editing skills, strong empathy verbal communication abilities.
Creativity and Aesthetic Sense: Good taste and eye for design. Skilled in editing and formatting media for digital platforms, ideally proficient in photo editing and graphic design software.
Organization & Project Management: Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Experience in strategic planning and effective implementation of project plans. Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Independence and Adaptability: Comfortable working independently from voice notes and phone/video calls. Self-motivated and proactive in identifying and addressing needs.
Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on relevant industry trends and best practices.
Compatibility
Location: Ideally based in the Americas for time zone alignment; expect primarily asynchronous work with weekly meetings.
Technology: Must use Apple devices/platforms to facilitate ease of communication/collaboration, as this is what Nuria uses.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $40/hour
- Estimated average monthly compensation of $800-1200
- Flexible, primarily remote work schedule
- Opportunities for professional development and networking in the dance and movement education field
How to Apply
Please send an email to hiring@team.nuriabowart.com with the following:
- In the body of the email, provide a thoughtful self-introduction that includes:
- An overview of your background, interests, and qualifications
- A summary of your relevant experience
- An honest self-assessment of your strengths & weaknesses in relation to the job description
- Your location and preferred contact information
- Attach your resume, including references, in PDF format
- Include “Assistant Application - [Your Name]” in the subject line
Nuria will review your application and if you may be a good fit you will receive a link to book an introductory video call. Thank you very much for your interest!
Application Deadline: [Insert specific date, e.g., September 15, 2024]