Childress Business Communication Be the Right Hand to a High-Performing Creative Leader

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

Dr. Cindy Childress is the Founder of Childress Business Communication, LLC. She is a highly accomplished ghostwriter who has completed over 50 books, 16 of which are bestsellers. She also leads the A-List Author Collective and provides book launch consulting. Cindy works closely with experts and coaches to help them bring their ideas to life and elevate their thought leadership.

We are looking for a Virtual Assistant who is organized, collaborative, and tech-savvy to support Cindy's fast-moving and mission-driven business. The right person will align with our Core Values and help create more space for Cindy to focus on her deep work.

Core Values

• Pursue Excellence
• Stay in Progress
• Practice Radical Kindness

This role requires someone who can balance thoughtful communication with initiative and self-direction. You should be confident and independent, but not afraid to ask for help or speak up when something feels off. A healthy mix of self-esteem and humility is important. You'll play a key role in keeping the business organized and running smoothly behind the scenes, creating the space Cindy needs to focus on deep creative work, strategic leadership, and delivering exceptional results for her clients.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Cindy's calendar and inbox
• Clearing her inbox twice a day at agreed-upon times
• Scheduling client meetings and posting social media content
• Managing meeting recordings and automated emails
• Providing light research support (e.g., podcast outreach)
• Formatting documents and updating the website
• Delivering high-touch customer service for students and clients
• Monitoring and moderating social media comments after training
• Checking in via Slack for new tasks or updates
• Completing assigned weekly tasks
• Providing end-of-day check-ins to update Cindy on completed and pending tasks

You'll need to be comfortable with slower planning phases that can shift into fast-paced execution. Adaptability, steady follow-through, being calm under pressure, and a mindset grounded in possibility are key to thriving in this position. Bring a positive outlook to your work and focus on progress, not limitations.

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

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Critical thinker with strong attention to detail
• Good collaborator who communicates clearly and respectfully
• Upbeat and positive, with a strong growth mindset
• Friendly and empathetic, with a high level of integrity
• Confident, independent, and self-sufficient (doesn't require hand-holding)
• Eager to learn and open to feedback
• Able to handle quick pivots and last-minute execution with calm and focus
• Emotionally intelligent and tactful, especially in client communication
• Organized and dependable with strong follow-through
• Tech savvy and quick to pick up new tools and software

Experience with the following tools is a plus:

• Google Workspace (Drive, Calendar, Gmail)
• Calendly
• Mailchimp
• 17 Hats
• Slack
• Social media management (Facebook, Instagram) for a business

Position Details

• This is a 1099 contractor position
• The position will be 15 - 20 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 20 - 25 hours/week within 6 months
• Flexible hours Monday through Friday, between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
• Must be available to work during CST hours, ideally on Mondays and Wednesdays
• 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 Dr. Cindy Childress or Childress Business Communication, LLC directly; doing so will disqualify your application***