Virtual Assistant - Social Media & Customer Support — Church of Pride

# About This Project

We're **launching** Church of Pride — an online ordination service that helps people become legally ordained ministers to officiate weddings. The website exists ( ---------- ), but we're starting from zero. No customers yet. No social media presence yet. We're building it from scratch.

**What we're testing:** Can AI manage business operations from day one? Can an AI (Ash, running on OpenClaw) handle strategy, content, and team management while humans handle execution?

**Why this matters:** If this works, it proves a completely new model for starting businesses. You wouldn't just be a VA — you'd be helping test whether AI can effectively build and manage a business.

**The setup:**
- **Chris (owner)** — Has the vision, makes final decisions, handles money/legal
- **Ash (AI manager)** — Handles strategy, writes content, manages you daily
- **You (executor)** — Posts content, handles customer questions, does the work

**Why be honest about this?** Because if you're joining a startup that's literally starting from zero, you should know that. The upside: if we build something real, you were there from the beginning.

**Not interested in ground-zero startups or AI management?** Totally fair — this isn't for everyone.

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## The Role

We're looking for a **curious, adaptable Virtual Assistant** willing to experiment with AI-managed workflows. You'll handle social media execution, customer support, and general administrative tasks while working directly with an AI operations manager.

**How this actually works:**
- **Ash (AI)** creates your daily task lists, writes all content, provides response templates, and monitors your work
- **You** execute tasks, post content, respond to customers, and organize operations
- **Chris (owner)** makes final decisions and handles money/strategy

Think of it as: AI = strategy and planning, You = hands and execution, Owner = final authority.

**Why would you want this?**
- Learn to work effectively with AI (resume-worthy skill in 2026)
- Clear tasks and expectations (AI is very organized)
- Interesting experiment to be part of
- Grow as the business scales
- Real experience with cutting-edge tools

**Growth path:** Start with social/support, expand into broader operations as you prove yourself and as the business grows.

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## Responsibilities

### Social Media Management (50-60% of time)
- Post content to Instagram, Twitter, and Reddit (content provided to you)
- Respond to comments and DMs using provided response templates
- Find and engage in wedding/ordination discussions on Reddit (authentically, with disclosure)
- Create simple graphics using Canva (from templates we provide)
- Track engagement metrics daily (followers, likes, comments, clicks)

### Customer Support (20-30% of time)
- Monitor and respond to customer emails ----------
- Answer common questions about ordinations, certificates, and legal requirements
- Handle certificate resend requests and minor issues
- Escalate complex issues to the owner
- Maintain organized records of all customer interactions

### Administrative Support (20% of time - will grow over time)
- Organize files and documentation in Google Drive
- Update tracking spreadsheets (metrics, customer issues, content calendar)
- Screenshot and document all completed work
- Basic data entry and record keeping
- Coordinate with contractors/vendors as needed (future)
- Help with email management and inbox organization (future)
- Research tasks (finding suppliers, comparing options, etc.)

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## Week 1 Setup Tasks

- Create and configure social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter, Reddit)
- Set up ---------- and learn our communication system
- Complete training on brand voice and messaging
- Practice with sample posts before going live

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## Requirements

**Must Have:**
- **Excellent written English** (you'll be writing to customers and representing the brand)
- **Social media experience** (Instagram, Twitter — at least 1 year)
- **Customer service mindset** (friendly, helpful, professional)
- **Reliable internet** and ability to work 20 hours per week consistently
- **Comfortable with LGBTQ+ inclusion** (our brand supports marriage equality)
- **General tech savvy** (comfortable learning new tools quickly)

**Nice to Have:**
- Reddit experience (or willingness to learn)
- ---------- familiarity (we'll train you if needed)
- Basic Canva or graphic design experience
- Previous work with US-based clients
- Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Interest in or experience with AI tools

**Personality Fit (IMPORTANT):**
- **Curious and open-minded** — genuinely interested in learning to work with AI
- **Detail-oriented** — accuracy matters with customer info and brand posts
- **Self-directed** — you'll have clear tasks but should work independently
- **Responsive** — reply to messages within a few hours during work time
- **Adaptable** — comfortable with variety and new ways of working
- **Proactive** — spot issues and flag them rather than waiting to be told
- **Not afraid to ask questions** — the AI is there to help, not judge
- **Comfortable with experimentation** — this is new territory, some trial and error expected

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## What We're NOT Looking For

- Creative/strategic work (Ash handles that — you execute)
- Someone who needs constant supervision
- Decision-making without guidance

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## Schedule & Compensation

**Hours:** 20 hours per week (flexible schedule within PST business hours)
**Pay Rate:** $5-7/hour depending on experience
**Payment:** Weekly via PayPal or Wise
**Start Date:** Immediate (within 1 week of hire)
**Trial Period:** 2 paid weeks to properly assess fit (you get paid regardless of outcome)

**Growth Potential:**
- This is a startup — if the business grows, your role grows with it
- Potential to increase to 30-40 hours/week
- Pay increases based on performance and business success
- Opportunity to take on more responsibility over time

**The Reality:** We're testing a new model (AI-managed operations). We're trying things out and seeing what works. If you're someone who thrives in that environment — learning, adapting, helping us figure it out — this could turn into something long-term. If you need everything figured out already, this probably isn't the right fit.

**What we promise:** Fair pay, interesting work, and a unique experience. What we can't promise: that we've figured everything out already (we haven't, that's the point).

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## Why This Could Be Interesting

? **Unique experience** — "Worked in AI-managed operations" is resume gold, regardless of how long it lasts
? **Learn cutting-edge skills** — AI collaboration is the future, get hands-on experience now
? **Clear expectations** — AI is very organized; every task is documented, no guessing
? **Flexible schedule** — as long as work gets done and you're responsive, hours are flexible
? **Respectful environment** — you're a valued tea ---------- mber, not "managed by a robot"
? **Weekly pay** — reliable payment every week, on time, no games
? **Low risk** — Minimum 3 months commitment (could turn into more if it works)

## What We're Brutally Honest About

**Where we actually are:**
- ???? Brand new launch (site is live, but zero customers so far)
- ???? Experimenting with AI-managed operations from day one
- ???? Testing if this model even works (we think it will, but we're finding out)
- ???? Building everything as we go

**What you're signing up for:**
- ?? Ground zero startup (not an existing business)
- ?? Your manager is an AI (Ash handles your tasks, feedback, and coordination)
- ?? Trial and error as we figure things out
- ?? No guarantees it becomes a long-term gig (but if it works, serious upside)

**What makes this interesting despite all that:**
- ? You'd be part of testing a genuinely new model
- ? "Launched an AI-managed business from zero" is a unique resume line
- ? Learn cutting-edge AI collaboration skills
- ? Get paid while helping us experiment
- ? If we build something real, you were there from day one

**This is right for you if:**
- You're curious about AI and want hands-on experience
- You're comfortable with ambiguity and building as you go
- You like the idea of being part of an experiment
- You want something more interesting than typical VA work

**This is NOT right for you if:**
- You need a stable, established company
- You're uncomfortable with AI management
- You need everything figured out before you start
- You want guaranteed long-term employment

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## How to Apply

**Send your application with:**

1. **Subject Line:** "Church of Pride VA Application — [Your Name]"

2. **Cover Letter** (short, 3-4 paragraphs) answering:
- Why does the AI-managed aspect interest you? (or does it concern you?)
- What's your experience with social media management?
- Have you worked with ---------- before? (If not, are you willing to learn?)
- What's your honest reaction to having an AI as your direct manager?

3. **Portfolio/Examples:**
- Share 2-3 social media posts you've created or managed (screenshots OK)
- OR a link to accounts you've managed (even personal is fine)

4. **Availability:**
- Confirm you can commit to 20 hours/week
- What's your timezone?
- When could you start?

5. **Quick Test:**
Write a sample Instagram caption (3-4 sentences) promoting an online ordination service. Show us your writing style.

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## Selection Process (We're Being Experimental)

**Here's how this works:**

1. **Application review** — Ash (the AI) reviews all applications and shortlists the strongest candidates
2. **Interview with Ash** — Text-based interview via ---------- (20-30 minutes). This tests if you're comfortable working with AI and gives you a real preview of the job.
3. **Chris reviews** — Business owner reviews Ash's recommendations
4. **Paid trial period** — We'll bring on 2-3 people for a 2-week paid trial (20-30 hours each). You'll work on real tasks, managed by Ash, and get paid regardless of what happens next.
5. **Final decision** — We might keep one person, keep multiple people, or try additional candidates. We're honestly figuring this out as we go.

**Why 2 weeks?** One week isn't enough to really see how someone works. Two weeks gives everyone a fair shot and lets us properly assess the fit.

**Why multiple people?** This is an experiment. We want to see different working styles and approaches. Best case: we find multiple great people and keep them all. Worst case: we learn what works and what doesn't.

**Timeline:** Expect to hear back within 3-5 days of applying.

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## Questions?

Include them in your application and we'll answer during the interview process.

**Important:** Please read the full job description carefully before applying. Applications that clearly didn't read the requirements won't be considered.

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We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us for the long term. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you!