Part Time
$320 a month
20
Dec 5, 2025
About Praline’s Backyard Foundation
Praline’s Backyard Foundation provides free, safe, temporary housing for the pets of domestic violence survivors, helping remove one of the biggest barriers that keeps survivors from leaving unsafe situations. Our work saves lives — both human and animal.
We are looking for a mission-driven, emotionally intelligent Virtual Assistant who loves social impact, is highly organized, communicates clearly in English, and thrives in a role that blends social media marketing, fundraising, and compassionate client support.
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Compensation
$4/hour – 20 hours per week, can increase to 40 if can deliver positive outcomes in fundraising efforts
Commission Structure:
The Foundation receives an average of $3,000/month in donations.
You earn 5% commission on all donations over $3,000.
For example:
If the Foundation receives $5,000 in a month ? You earn 5% of $2,000 = $100 commission
Designed to reward initiative, creativity, and campaign success.
Key Responsibilities
1. Social Media Management & Growth (40%)
Create daily posts for Instagram
Write captions
Repurpose survivor-safe stories into engaging content
Edit short-form video clips
Schedule posts, track analytics, recommend growth strategies
Identify viral content trends within the nonprofit & DV awareness space
2. Donor Engagement & Fundraising (30%)
Assist in fundraising campaigns
Draft emotionally compelling
Track donations and supporter communications
Prepare donor thank-you messages and monthly reports
Work with the Executive Director to brainstorm ways to increase recurring donations
Contribute ideas that activate community support
3. Survivor Support & Pet Placement Coordination (20%)
Respond to survivor intake forms with empathy and clarity
Assist with gathering pet information, vet records, and placement needs
Coordinate with foster volunteers through
Maintain confidentiality and follow organizational safety protocols
Document cases in an organized system
4. Administrative Support (10%)
Inbox management
Simple data entry
Managing content calendars
Updating donor lists
? Required Skills & Qualifications
Fluent English reading, writing & conversational speaking
Prior experience with social media management, content creation, and basic video editing
Familiarity with Canva, Meta Business Suite, TikTok, and Google Workspace
Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
Emotionally mature, respectful, and comfortable working in domestic-violence-related content
Highly organized & detail-oriented
Stable internet connection
Preferred (Not Required)
Experience working with nonprofits
Experience in fundraising or donor engagement
Has helped grow another organization’s account or campaign
Has previously worked with survivors, vulnerable populations, or social work-related tasks
???? MUST COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED — Application Task - Read entire job information before applying!
Please submit all three items:
1?? Screening Questions (Answer in short 2 minute or less video)
A. Fundraising & Social Media Experience
Describe one fundraising campaign, social media campaign, or project you helped run.
What did you do?
What was the result?
What made it successful?
B. Problem Solving
A survivor
Write a compassionate, professional 4–5 sentence reply.
C. Communication
Provide a short caption (3rd-grade reading level) for this topic:
“What happens to a survivor’s pet when they leave an abusive home?”
2?? Mini Portfolio Submission
Please attach any TWO of the following:
A post or reel you created that performed well
A fundraising
A sample Canva graphic you designed
A link to a page or account you managed
3?? Short Test Task (15–20 minutes)
Please complete the following:
???? Write one Instagram caption (80–120 words) + one call-to-action comment for this prompt:
“Giving Tuesday is almost here. Every $10 helps a survivor find safety with their pet.”
Use simple language, emotional storytelling, and a clear call to action.
???? How to Apply
Send the following to
Your resume
Answers to the screening questions
Mini portfolio
Test task (caption + CTA comment)
Subject line: “VA Application – [Your Name]”
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