part-time Virtual Assistant / e-commerce assistantHunt St

Job Description:​​Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob Role: Virtual Assistant / E-commerce Assistant (004 - 00419)Work Schedule: Flexible, with some overlap during AU business hoursCompensation range: up to 700 - 800 AUD / MonthContract Type: Independent Contractor Agreement; Full-Time; RemoteWho We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.Who The Client Is: The client is a sanctuary for mindfulness and connection, offering a unique approach to the art of tea. They create experiences that blend ritual, calm, and community, transforming the simple act of making and sharing tea into moments of reflection and presence. Every detail, from carefully selected teas to handcrafted teaware, is designed to deepen the experience and bring a sense of peace to those who participate.Their mission is to provide a space where individuals can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and enjoy the soothing benefits of tea in a mindful environment. Whether for learning, practice, or simply a quiet retreat from daily life, the client fosters an atmosphere of warmth, intention, and mindful living.Role Overview: We are looking for a proactive, highly organised, initiative-driven Virtual Assistant who thrives in a dynamic small-business environment. This is not a "wait to be told" admin job - it's a role for someone who anticipates needs, notices gaps, solves problems before they become issues, and wants to grow with the business.This role is a core part of our operational backbone. You will manage our communication ecosystem, bookings, e-commerce, course platforms, and digital customer experience. Over time, you may help build SOPs, streamline internal systems, and potentially step into a leadership or team-coordinator position as the business expands.We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys improving things, creating order, and helping a young brand grow.Key Responsibilities:Multi-Channel Communication (Primary Focus)
Manage and respond to messages across three inboxes
Maintain timely, warm, clear communication with our customers.
Handle Instagram DMs and basic social interactions.
Flag issues immediately (repeat customer problems, unclear events, errors in communication, etc.).
Bookings & Customer Support
Manage the Momence booking platform:
Schedule classes
Update times and availability
Process cancellations or changes
Resolve customer issues
Ensure class schedules remain accurate and up to date.
Online Course Support (Kajabi)
Assist customers with access issues and questions.
Update course content (light backend tasks).
Keep student experience smooth and seamless.
Shopify & Website Maintenance
Update stock levels and product availability.
Upload new products, images, and basic descriptions.
Clean up outdated or inaccurate listings.
Assist with coordinating new product launches.
Email Marketing (Omnisend)
Document internal processes as you learn them.
Help us build clear, repeatable SOPs for inbox, bookings, Shopify, social responses, admin tasks, etc.
Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
Take ownership in stabilising systems as we scale.
Light Personal Assistant Support
Manage Samuel's calendar (meetings, reminders, appointments).
Draft simple communications or WhatsApp group messages.
Help manage follow-up tasks and reminders.
Lead Generation & Research
Compile wholesale leads and contact lists.
Do light competitor or category research.
Maintain clean and organised spreadsheets.
Who Will Succeed in This RoleYou are proactiveYou don't wait for instructions - you anticipate needs and take initiative.You are detail-oriented and organisedYou keep inboxes tidy, schedules accurate, and data clean.You are naturally warm and thoughtful in communicationEvery customer touchpoint reflects the Cloud Hidden atmosphere.You are tech-comfortableYou enjoy learning new tools (Shopify, Momence, Kajabi, Omnisend).You thrive in small businessesYou're comfortable with dynamic environments, wearing many hats, and building structure where none exists yet.You enjoy improving thingsYou spot inefficiencies and quietly solve them.You are values-alignedYou appreciate calm, beauty, ritual, or contemplative practices.
(Interest in tea is a bonus.)
(Christian background optional but welcomed.)Requirements:
Minimum 5+ years as a VA, e-commerce assistant, or online operations assistant
Experience managing multiple inboxes
Strong communication skills in English
Shopify experience
Experience with CRM/booking tools (Momence or similar)
Experience with Kajabi or another online course platform
Social media messaging skills (Instagram)
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Experience building SOPs or documenting processes (preferred)
Comfort with spreadsheets and basic research
Benefits:This is a remote role that may be set up as either an independent contractor engagement or via an Employer of Record (EOR), depending on client preferences and legal structure.To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hours
Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as "Independent Contractor" if not employed via EOR)
Hunt St

Metro Manila
Contract
Full-time