Assistant for Retired Creatives - Part-Time Ad Hoc (Palm Springs)

Morning shift required.

"Mrs. Watson, come here -- I want to see you."

Retired technology creatives seek assistant in Palm Springs home and laboratory.

Average 5 hours per week; varies by project needs
Must normally be available for assignment most mornings to early afternoon.

DUTIES

Whatever we can not do or do not want to do that you can do: complex stuff, boring stuff, research, errands, project management, find vendors, etc.

Some tasks can be completed off-site...other tasks require on-site presence in Central Palm Springs so those who can usually be on-site within 10 minutes for urgent tasks are strongly preferred. Knowledge of Palm Springs and Coachella Valley strongly preferred.


REQUIREMENTS

• 1099 Reported Independent Contractor–no employees
• Other sources of income/funds...this is a part-time ad-hoc relationship intended to be long term.
• At least one year residency in Coachella Valley. We need someone previously established to the area.
• Apple computers and phones: OSX, iOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, ZOOM, Advanced Internet Searching —
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent time management and calendar skills...5 minutes early is on-time, 10 minutes early is indiscreet and presumptious
• Well-developed organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Great verbal and written communication skills. Telephone outrearch, recruitment, and development of sources.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality
• Minimum of 5 years paid relevant experience
• Project coordination skills and experience.
• Discretion, Confidentiality
• Organization and Project Management skills: papers, projects, people, tasks.
• Lift 40 pounds
• Poise. Ethical. Politic.
• Dressed and groomed for work — without tattoos, piercings, extreme attire, t-shirts, flip-flops, etc.
• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively by writing, verbal, and in person.
• Bookkeeping a plus
• Vaccinated and boosted for COVID
• No Smoking, Vaping, nor social media addictions.
• Fact based knowledge system

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[Bookkeeper, Secretary; Administrative Assistant ]