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# Executive Assistant + Personal Assistant (Entrepreneurial "EAPA") — Founders Support at Assist World

- **Company:** Assist World
- **Location:** South Africa
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-03-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world/2a2c46fd-36cb-4e7b-ba71-583971616c03

## Job description

## Role Overview

We are looking for a highly entrepreneurial, assertive Executive/Personal Assistant to act as the central nervous system for two founders. You are the gatekeeper and the "finisher" who ensures nothing drops between the cracks of our consulting business or personal lives. This is a role for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in low-structure environments.

## Key Responsibilities

- Business Operations: Manage complex calendars and inboxes; own task tracking and documentation in Notion and Google Drive.
- Recruiting & Vendor Management: Lead the end-to-end hiring of contractors on Upwork; vet candidates, negotiate rates, and manage deliverables.
- Project Management: Drive small-to-medium projects from A-Z; flag risks before they become blockers.
- Financial Coordination: Act as the liaison for bookkeeping (Zoho) and personal budgeting (YNAB) contractors; perform quality checks on categorization and deadlines.
- Personal Logistics: Complete "Life Admin" including household staff coordination, travel itineraries, grocery/supply ordering, and vendor research.

## Qualifications

- 3–4+ years supporting founders in startups or high-growth agencies.
- Assertive Communication: Ability to push back on founders and ask clarifying questions to prevent rework.
- High discretion and experience managing both professional and personal "sensitive" data.
- Proficiency in Notion, Google Workspace, and Upwork.

Why Join Assist World?

## 100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus $500 entry monthly raffle

## NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

## About Assist World

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Assist World is a virtual assistant staffing and outsourcing company that matches businesses with vetted remote talent across administrative, sales, customer service, and industry-specific roles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Cohen Chorabik (CEO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Staffing and Recruiting / Virtual Assistant Services
- **Target customers**: B2B — small to medium-sized businesses, real estate firms, legal practices, healthcare providers, e-commerce brands, and growing companies seeking cost-effective, flexible remote support.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To help businesses build and manage high-performing remote teams without the cost of traditional hiring, saving clients up to 50–70% compared to local hiring.

## Products & Services
- **Virtual Executive Assistant**: AI-powered administrative support including email and calendar management, scheduling, and research.
- **Virtual Administrative Assistant**: General administrative support, data entry, and office management.
- **Accounting Virtual Assistant**: Bookkeeping, payroll, tax support, and financial reporting (expertise in QBO, Ramp & Gust).
- **Customer Support Representative**: Multi-channel customer service, helpdesk management, and client communication.
- **Industry-Specific Assistants**: Specialized roles for Real Estate (lead generation, CRM, marketing), Legal (research, document review, contract management), Healthcare (medical administration), and E-commerce (product listings, SEO, customer service).
- **Social Media & Marketing Manager**: Content creation, audience engagement, ad campaign support, and brand growth.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Not disclosed (appears bootstrapped)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No major institutional investors identified; operates as a privately held, self-funded entity.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **247.1% year-over-year** to 39 employees (as of 2026).
  - LinkedIn followers grew **122.2% year-over-year** to ~38,196.
  - Active job postings increased **100% quarter-over-quarter** and **33.3% year-over-year**.
  - Workforce distributed across 9 countries (South Africa, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States, Kenya, Ecuador, Colombia, Canada, Iran).
  - Claims a network of **5,000+ pre-vetted professionals** and a client base across multiple industries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cost efficiency**: Clients save 50–70% compared to local hiring, with flexible part-time or full-time engagements and no long-term lock-in contracts.
- **Speed of hiring**: Discovery call to candidate match within 24–48 hours; faster than traditional agencies.
- **Quality of talent**: Only the top 0.5% of applicants are accepted; rigorous vetting process with strong English fluency and timezone alignment.
- **Full-service support**: Dedicated account manager, management dashboard, and 100% satisfaction guarantee (rematch or refund).
- **Global talent pool**: Access to diverse, vetted professionals across time zones, enabling 24/7 coverage.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale and diversify**: Expanding industry-specific verticals (real estate, legal, healthcare, e-commerce) to capture more niche demand.
- **Technology integration**: Leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., for executive research and accounting) to enhance assistant productivity and client value.
- **Talent pipeline**: Continuously recruiting top-tier virtual assistants globally, with an emphasis on English fluency, reliability, and U.S. timezone compatibility.
- **Client retention**: Investing in account management and flexible staffing to reduce churn and build long-term partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **100% remote work**: All roles are fully remote, offering maximum flexibility for global talent.
- **Performance-based compensation**: Pay structures reflect experience, skills, and impact, with biannual bonuses and monthly raffles.
- **Growth opportunities**: Work with high-caliber clients across industries; receive feedback and mentorship to develop professionally.
- **Supportive culture**: Emphasis on transparency, communication, and collaboration — "You’re never just a number."
- **Flexible scheduling**: Part-time (54%) and full-time (45%) options available; ability to align with client time zones (especially U.S. hours).
- **Ideal for**: Organized, proactive, detail-oriented individuals fluent in English, comfortable with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and eager to deliver excellence.

## Sources
1. [assistworld.com](https://assistworld.com/)
2. [jobs.lever.co/assist-world](https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world)
3. [assistworld.com/careers](https://assistworld.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/assistworld](https://www.linkedin.com/company/assistworld)
5. [tryremotely.com/company/assist-world](https://tryremotely.com/company/assist-world)

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