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Hiring: Professional and Personal Assistant for Nuria Bowart

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. With 25 years of experience across various therapeutic, martial, and artistic disciplines, 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 provide personal support.

Why Work With Me?

This is an opportunity to work closely with a respected professional in the dance and movement education field who is expecting significant and exciting advancements in the coming years. You'll gain valuable experience in managing a multifaceted career and dynamic life, have the chance to contribute to highly meaningful and transformational projects.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Travel and Logistics Management: Book flights and handle travel logistics for professional and personal trips.
  2. Digital Strategy & Communications: Develop and implement a sustainable content strategy for my website, newsletter, and social media, maintaining a consistent graphic identity.
  3. Website & Newsletter: Update content and iteratively enhance the design of my website and newsletter on the Ghost platform. Edit and proofread newsletters.
  4. Social Media: Edit, format, and post photos, videos, and written content to social media platforms.
  5. Teaching & Practice Administration: Manage my booking calendar and provide administrative support for workshops and classes.
  6. 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.
  7. Operational Improvement: Streamline "standard operating procedures," enhance workflows, and stay updated on digital tools and best practices.
  8. General Support: Assist with various personal and professional tasks typical of both an executive and personal assistant role.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

  1. 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).
  2. Writing and Communication: Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong interpersonal communication abilities.
  3. Creativity and Aesthetic Sense: Good taste and experience maintaining a consistent graphic identity. Skilled in editing and formatting media for digital platforms, ideally proficient in photo editing and graphic design software.
  4. 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.
  5. Independence and Adaptability: Comfortable working independently from voice notes and phone/video calls. Self-motivated and proactive in identifying and addressing needs.
  6. 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 $1,500 - $2,000
  • 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:

  1. 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
  1. Attach your resume, including references, in PDF format
  2. Include “Assistant Application - [Your Name]” in the subject line

Application Deadline: [Insert specific date, e.g., September 15, 2024]

We appreciate your interest and will review all applications carefully.