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I am a forty-something year old artist who, while relatively self-sufficient, requires daily support due to a variety of chronic illnesses. I’m looking for someone who can provide long-term, reliable assistance with administrative and household tasks. This person will primarily work independently, within a small and skilled team of kind and creative humans.
I’m looking to hire someone who can wear many hats, as this position calls for administrative work, personal assistance, and light caregiving tasks. Someone who is able to focus on details while tracking lots of diverse (and occasionally eccentric) tasks; is an impeccable writer/communicator; is capable of providing compassionate support to a chemically sensitive employer.
Administrative support includes things like tracking expenses, creating spreadsheets, entering data, updating inventory, ordering supplies, general organization, email correspondence, taking dictation, scheduling appointments, internet research, website updates, communicating and coordinating with a small cooperative team, and so on.
As for the caregiving, I rarely (if ever) need support with personal care, hygiene, or preparing meals. Instead, caregiving and personal assistance includes tasks like driving me to appointments, communicating with others (including doctors) on my behalf in person or over phone/email, grocery shopping, running errands, occasional dog care, changing heavy jugs of drinking water, providing support with creative projects, and other similar tasks.
This position requires you to be considerate and respectful of my unique needs, including extreme electrical, scent, and noise sensitivities. Most importantly, this means you are not able to have a cell phone (or apple watch, etc) on while around me, and cannot use scented body care or laundry products. I also need someone who is very dependable. As such, this position is not a good fit for someone with other significant and unpredictable commitments (for example, a single parent who needs to be on call to care for children). You are the right person for the job if you are:
Very organized and admin-minded. You’ll need to keep an eye on the big picture while paying strong attention to details. We’re looking for someone who can complete tasks efficiently, while optimizing office systems and interfaces.
Dynamic and excellent at multitasking. This position requires the ability to juggle a variety of things at once, while keeping them all organized and accounted for. You need the ability to pivot between tasks and roles (ie. from administrative to caregiving).
Self-directed and take initiative. You must be able to manage time, tasks, and yourself independently. You should be able to anticipate needs or problems, make suggestions, and act accordingly. Truly computer savvy. Please only apply if you have experience with Macs and a range of software, and can comfortably use Excel, Power Point, Word Press, etc. Bonus if you have experience with web design, programming, or photoshop. Comfortable with responsibility. I need you to be an effective medical advocate, whether over the phone/email, in person when I go to appointments, or in the unlikely event of a crisis. A good writer. You’ll be handling my email/text/phone communication. I’m a writer myself, and it’s a point of professional pride that our correspondence reflects competence. Self-aware and skilled at communication. Please have a good understanding of your self, including your needs and boundaries, and be able to communicate that effectively. You should be comfortable giving and receiving feedback. Committed and reliable. After a trial period to ensure it’s a good fit for everyone, you must be willing and able to commit to the position for at least a year. You must also be committed to reliably showing up to your shifts on time, and arranging coverage in advance if you would like to take time off. Creative or artistic. Not a requirement, but certainly a bonus! If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “how can I make this spreadsheet look more appealing, while I’m making it more useful and efficient?” you will fit right in here. I also frequently need help with artistic projects, so all the better if you are creative as well. Work Schedule
Hours: 20-30hrs/wk
Shift: 10hrs, ideally from 12pm-10pm. This is somewhat flexible in that your shift could start and end a bit later, but earlier is not an option.
Days: 2 or 3 consecutive days between Saturday-Wednesday.
If you are available and able to commit to a regular weekly schedule with the above specifications, please let us know your ideal hours and availability in your cover letter.
There may be the option to take on the additional role of housekeeper/cleaner (which we are also currently hiring for). This would add another 1-2 days of work. If you are interested in this option, please let us know in your cover letter.Location
You'll work primarily in an office/casita adjacent to my home (a few minutes from Harry’s Roadhouse), sometimes in my home, and sometimes in a vehicle—mine is occasionally available, but you should also have your own as backup (I reimburse for personal vehicle use for errands). There’s also some additional work-from-home potential if you like.Perks
Among other perks of the job, you’ll have:
…interesting independent research assignments
…ample opportunities to flex your creative muscles and learn new things
…widely varied daily tasks
…a balance of quiet independence and lively collaboration
the cooperation of a team of lovely and accomplished artists/humans
…some scheduling flexibility
…respect for your individual talents and contributions
…the chance to witness the evolution of a new small business
…access to a private kitchen/bathroom/office
…freedom to bring your well-behaved dog to work! Things to Consider
Performance expectations are high; there’s lots to remember and learn (especially at first, and especially regarding my chemical and electrical sensitivities); you’ll have to refrain from wearing all fragrances (yup, even that one you really, really like); you’ll need to wear a mask at times of potential exposure (your vaccination status is your business, but you must be willing to minimize risk as much as possible).
There is a mandatory paid trial period, to make sure it’s a great fit for everyone. The trial period pays $18/hr.
Out of state/area candidates looking to relocate to Santa Fe are welcome to apply, but will only be considered if willing and able to cover travel expenses during the trial period. Fine Print
You must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation to/from work, live locally, have professional references, be able to pass a background check, and be willing to sign a nondisclosure form.TO APPLY:
Please send a resume AND position-specific cover letter if you don't submit a cover letter, please don't expect a response. Tell me why you’re interested in the job and about your qualifications, including level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe creative suite, and website design/editing. Please also include your ideal hours, schedule, and availability. If this ad is still up, we are still accepting applications.
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