Flying Eyes Optics: Join Us as a Virtual Assistant and Support Our Innovative Eyewear for Those Who Seek Freedom and Adventure

Please Note: This job is being posted on behalf of Dean Siracusa (www.FlyingEyesOptics.com) by Great Assistant (www.greatassistant.com). Great Assistant is a company that works with entrepreneurs to match them to assistants.

Dean Siracusa is the President and CEO of Flying Eyes Optics. Flying Eyes Optics is a fast-growing manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of patented eyewear designed to fit under helmets and headsets, catering to pilots, motorcyclists, motorsports racers, and gamers. The company has been in business since 2013 and continues to grow with its unique products, expanding its reach both online and in retail, driving innovation in the eyewear industry.

We are looking for a Virtual Assistant who is aligned with our Core Values of:

• Seek Freedom and Adventure
• Foster Relationships and Cherish Loved Ones
• Pursue Excellence in Your Craft
• Uphold Integrity and Fairness

The ideal candidate will be assertive, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to handle various administrative tasks while supporting Dean's entrepreneurial endeavors. You’ll help our CEO stay on track with big-picture planning and hands-on tasks, playing a key role in ensuring efficiency and smooth operations in a fast-paced, growing company. The successful candidate will also streamline daily operations by assisting with effective delegation and task management.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Email Management: Organizing, prioritizing, drafting responses, and managing inquiries
• Calendar Management: Scheduling and confirming all events, meetings, calls, and appointments
• Note Taking: Accurately capturing and documenting important details during meetings
• Note Organization: Distributing notes to the appropriate people and ensuring proper filing of documentation
• Meeting Preparation: Attaching all necessary details, notes, and documents to the calendar for upcoming meetings and appointments
• General Administrative Support: Assisting with various administrative tasks as needed to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate must be/have:

• A go-getter who is assertive, proactive, and creative
• Takes initiative, brings solutions to the table, and uses expertise to deliver results
• Works collaboratively while being independent and self-sufficient
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to stay connected and engaged in a remote work environment
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Friendly, caring, and outgoing
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new tools and software quickly
• Adaptable to changes in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable helping prioritize and manage tasks in a dynamic, growing environment
• Able to work with a forward-thinking leader who values collaboration

Experience with the following tools is a plus:

• Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar)
• Slack
• Asana

Position Details:

• This is a W2 position unless you live in California or New York, it will then be a 1099 contractor position
• Benefits include medical, dental and vision, PTO, sick time, paid holidays, and a 401K
• The position will be 20-25 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours
• Monday to Friday - flexible hours between 8:00 am -1:00 pm CT
• The pay rate is $25/hr USD
• You must be able to pass a background check
• We're looking for someone to become a long-term (3+ years) team member

**Please do not contact Dean Siracusa or Flying Eyes Optics directly; doing so will disqualify your application.**