Where & How to Write a Winning VA Job Description
🌟 Where to Post Your Job
OnlineJobs.ph – Best for long-term, full-time or part-time VAs from the Philippines. Affordable, high-quality talent. Upwork – Great for flexible, project-based work or testing a VA before long-term hire. Fiverr – Good for one-off tasks, but not ideal for ongoing VA roles. Referrals/Agencies – STR-specific VA agencies exist but often cost more. 💡 Tip: For your first VA, OnlineJobs.ph or Upwork are the best starting points.
💰 How Much to Pay
General STR Admin VA: $4–6/hr (Philippines, Latin America, Eastern Europe). Specialized VA (revenue, data, advanced ops): $6–10/hr. Lead VA (managing others): $8–12/hr. 👉 Pay fair market rates — don’t go too cheap, or you’ll lose good talent fast. A happy, stable VA is worth much more than saving $1/hour.
📝 What to Include in a Job Posting
Job Title – Clear and specific (“Virtual Assistant – Guest Messaging & STR Operations”). Company/Context – Brief intro about your STR business. Role Overview – What they’ll do day-to-day. Key Responsibilities – Bullet points of tasks. Requirements – Skills, tools, and personality traits. Pay & Hours – Be upfront (hourly or monthly retainer). How to Apply – Give a simple instruction to test attention to detail (e.g., “Include the word MINTY in your subject line”). ✅ Example Job Posting
Title: Virtual Assistant – Guest Messaging & Operations for STR Business
About Us:
We are a short-term rental company managing multiple properties across [your market]. Our focus is on providing guests with a five-star stay while maintaining efficient operations behind the scenes. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to help with daily guest communication and administrative tasks.
Role Overview:
This role is part-time to start (20–25 hrs/week), with potential to grow into full-time. You’ll be responsible for guest messaging, vendor coordination, and basic reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Respond to guest messages promptly (within 15 minutes during shift) using templates and SOPs. Coordinate with vendors (cleaning, maintenance) and approve work orders under $250. Complete daily check-in tasks: review PMS dashboard, confirm check-ins/check-outs. Draft review responses for guests. Submit a daily shift report (what was done, any issues). Requirements:
Excellent written English and communication skills. Prior VA or hospitality experience preferred. Comfortable using PMS software, task managers (Asana/Trello/Operto), and Slack/WhatsApp. Strong attention to detail — ability to follow SOPs consistently. Reliable internet and backup plan for power outages. Compensation & Hours:
$5/hour to start (paid weekly via Wise or PayPal). 20–25 hours/week with potential to increase. Shifts primarily aligned to US time zones (we’ll confirm exact schedule). How to Apply:
Send a short video message introducing yourself and why you’d be a good fit. Include the word MINTY in your subject line so we know you read this posting. Share an example of a time you handled a guest or customer message professionally.
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