Looking for a job today? Try out Savvy's Virtual Job Concierge to browse through thousands of job listings by employers looking to hire you as soon as possible. If you're an employer why not try out our free job posting features. http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:09:45 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10487_operations_manager___dental_network___tele_commute__nyc_metro_area_ We are a start up company, an on line Dental Benefits Plan, located in the NYC Metro area. We have a substantial website up and running. We are seeking an operations manager to work directly with our CEO...someone with good communications and computer skills, including some familiarity with IT and/or programming. Compensation will be an equity position, and, initially, there will be little or no regular income, due to limited revenue. If you are seeking a conventional position with regular payroll, sorry this is not a good fit. We are a small group of skilled people, each adding his or her experience to the mix. We have long experience in the employee benefits field, and this plan is a clone of existing and successful dental plans, so we look forward to subtantial earnings potential when we have put together all the pieces of the puzzle. This may be ideal if you are a graduate student or have a regular job. Work from your home or office. Hours are flexible, and initially only a few hours a week may be ok. Experience in marketing, IT, programming, medical or dental office management, or insurance will be helpful. A resume is fine, but we do want an email from you with any questions you may have, as well as some indication of your possible suitability for this position. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:56:07 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10486_operations_manager___dental_network___tele_commute__nyc_metro_area_ We are a start up company, an on line Dental Benefits Plan, located in the NYC Metro area. We have a substantial website up and running. We are seeking an operations manager to work directly with our CEO...someone with good communications and computer skills, including some familiarity with IT and/or programming. Compensation will be an equity position, and, initially, there will be little or no regular income, due to limited revenue. If you are seeking a conventional position with regular payroll, sorry this is not a good fit. We are a small group of skilled people, each adding his or her experience to the mix. We have long experience in the employee benefits field, and this plan is a clone of existing and successful dental plans, so we look forward to subtantial earnings potential when we have put together all the pieces of the puzzle. This may be ideal if you are a graduate student or have a regular job. Work from your home or office. Hours are flexible, and initially only a few hours a week may be ok. Experience in marketing, IT, programming, medical or dental office management, or insurance will be helpful. A resume is fine, but we do want an email from you with any questions you may have, as well as some indication of your possible suitability for this position. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:55:18 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10483_basic_photo_editor_needed Looking for an individual or company to basic edit full wedding galleries (700-1000 photos). In my mind, basic editing involves levels/exposure correction, color correction, sharpening if needed, history brush/masking to bring back details or lighten/darken areas, and major spot removal (camera spots or 1-2 obvious blemishes). Most photos will only require levels and sharpening, but some my require more. Payment per gallery will be offered, this is a freelance position that may grow over time. Requirements: Must have access to Photoshop CS or above. Intermediate/advanced skills in PS required, several years of regular use desired, as quick turnaround will be expected. Experience editing professional photos desired, this is not a graphic arts or illustrator position. Must have a body of work online to show, may be your own photos (with your own editing) or someone else's (with your editing). An FTP account and ability to receive and send files through ftp a plus. *Please only respond if you have an online portfolio to show, I will not send sample photos for you to try. Due to the large response expected (given past attempts), I will not be able to respond to all emails. I will respond to those considered for the position. Please also be sure to include your payment requirements per gallery, if you do not include a quote, I will likely not respond. Although it will depend on the quotes offered, anything in the $100-250 range per gallery will be considered.* To apply: Please send an email with your name and city, experience and photoshop level, link to online work, any 'before and after' editing samples you have (or let me know you have them), expected turnaround time for an average 800 photo gallery, and desired payment amount. Again, this is a BASIC editing position, no extensive editing will be required. Thank you for your interest. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:10:43 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10482_voiceover_person____add_voice_to_flashcards____free_world_u__telecommute_ Necessary skills: Have a soft, gentle voice to add read aloud capability to flashcards that teach from preschool to third grade. Be a little comfortable with technology. Microphone desirable for your computer. Must have a PC as opposed to a Mac. It is not necessary that you be a professional voiceover person. Organization description: Free World U is online as the world's first free Internet University. It is a 501(c)3 organization, has been functioning for five years, and is the only active teaching facility that covers a complete pre-K-12 curriculum that is freely available to anyone in the world. You can read more about us by going to our website at www.freeworldu.org. We are based in South Pasadena, California. We believe that the root cause of social dysfunction worldwide is our system of education. Dysfunction in healthcare, government, and society in general find their roots in our educational system. We believe that the most cost effective way of attacking a problem is at the roots. Bricks and mortar libraries and conventional classrooms are becoming obsolescent. We have a dynamic teaching method that tracks every student as an individual, and the status of every fact unit that a student is supposed to know. It eliminates material that the students already knows and narrows the focus on what he or she does not know. You can see how it works by registering on our website and experiencing the training program for yourself. Job description: Add voice to flashcards. Work from home. We'll send you the software. You'll need a simple microphone obtainable from RadioShack. Each flash card is very short -- one or two sentences. You would assign a unique file name to each flash card sound bit. Application process: Send an e-mail containing a letter of interest explaining your voice skills and interest in Free World U. Attach your resume. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:06:05 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10303_telecommute_appointment_setter_michigan Michigan based organization seeking experienced appointment setters for telecommuting position. Candidate must have the following qualifications: Previous telemarketing or cold calling experience Cable internet access with a dependable PC running Windows XP or Vista equipped with active anti-virus program Working phone line with Michigan area code (not cell phone land line ONLY) with an unlimited flat rate long distance plan A quiet working environment Availability to work the hours of 7 pm 11 pm EST ALL APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN THE MID MICHIGAN AREA! If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this position, please submit resume via our online site at www.gmgtraining.com/employment ONLY INTERESTED APPLICANTS NO RECRUITERS OR OUTSOURCING FIRMS Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:46:14 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10299_offsite_sales_intelligence_specialist This position is with a Public Brand Name Company and a Market Leader in the industry offering an exciting opportunity to work with cutting edge technology. Ready to pay top compensation for the right person. Be part of a team of talented people in a winning and successful environment. Job Description: 100% telecommute / Work from home position The Sales Intelligence Specialist gathers, records, and tracks information related to prospective clients and their public safety systems (i.e., current service provider, longevity, level of satisfaction, replacement plans, etc.). The primary objectives of this position is to compile market intelligence, identify and qualify sales leads, and supplement the company's industry intelligence database. The Sales Intelligence Specialist will work closely with Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors to coordinate qualification of leads to increase the sales pipeline and ultimately to grow the company's public safety business. Responsibilities: * Conducts telephone calls to public safety agencies to ascertain current status and level of interest in a variety of solutions offered by the Company. * Further qualifies leads through detailed dialog with potential prospects * Responds to inquiries made to the company web site, providing product information and qualifies prospective leads. * Responsible for initial follow-up with sales leads, which may include: - Identification of decision makers and responsible parties at agencies - Making contact with these individuals to gather information - Conducting a high level discussion of Company's solutions, and - Electronically fulfilling literature/collateral requests. - Tasked with nurturing those leads who are not fully qualified and ready to be turned over to Regional Sales Managers through regular contact. - Assists in determining market demand and sales potential of our target market. - Must be able to research and locate information from a variety of sources including the internet. - May assist in analyzing competitive Proposals from other Service Providers. Must Have: * 3+ years of expreience as Sales or Marketing specialist * Experience with Public safety * Experience with Sale Force * Experience with Lead Generation * BS or College degree Zenex Partners, Inc Phone: (408) 748-0075 Web: http://www.zenexpartners.com Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:41:40 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10298_partial_work_at_home_administrative_and_personal_assistant Part time administrative/personal assistant position (10-15 hours a week) available for marketing and administrative projects for a local, busy consultant. Must be highly organized, dependable, possess great computer skills and administrative skills. Can work from home via phone and email. Flexible hours. Job responsibilities include: coordinating a quarterly newsletter through Constant Contact, updating website, social media, Youtube, Power Points, mailings, running errands, research and booking travel arrangements. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:39:43 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10290_offsite_provider_data_consultant UnitedHealthcare is searching for a Provider Data Consultant. Primary responsibilities include: Data analysis, planning and issue resolution to support the implementation of provider reimbursement related projects (technology solutions, new system implementation, business process changes, training, migrations, etc.) in a timely and cost-effective manner. Provide support around business issues, practices, procedures, new initiatives, requirements and develop creative best practice business/technical solutions. Lead business areas with business requirement definition and translation into technical specifications and project plans for cross-functional projects. Partner with IS staff in the development and approval of functional requirements and design documentation. Ensures sound business/technical strategies are employed. Manage the development of requirements, cost benefit and risk analysis and user acceptance test plans. Lead the team on creation of operational process improvements or establishing new processes Build and maintain positive client relationships. Highlight areas of concern or needed assistance. Track status of project timelines and milestones and communicates with Manager and team members. Responsible for overall quality review of project documentation. Positions in this function are responsible for various activities related to the provider network database which may include any or all of the following: Database maintenance, reporting and extracting data for various reports and analyses, initiating database improvement. Develop and maintain standards for database integrity and quality assurance, coordinates corrective activities to clean database and retain users, and manages communication processes with other departments regarding database improvements. Conducts audits and provides feedback to reduce errors and improve processes and performance. Maintains current provider data to ensure the quality of the network. May be responsible for representing the provider network area on company IT projects, reporting and tracking provider calls and complaints, or for the support, coordination, and production of the paper directory cycles. UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, provides network-based health and well-being benefits and services for employers and consumers nationwide. We use our strength, diversity and innovation to improve the lives of the more than 18 million people who receive our unique products and services. And our endless pursuit for excellence in everything we do extends to your career as well. Join us today for an inspired and purposeful mix of professional growth opportunities and personal rewards. Qualifications: At least 5 years experience with medical payer claims, health plan customer service and a background in client relationship management. Experience with FACETS, NDB, UNET, ppoONE, NICE or iCES, a plus. Requires excellent communication skills (verbal & written) At least 5 years experience supporting projects in IS or business/IS areas. Extensive Process improvement experience A background in provider contracts and demographics. Strong MS Office, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint skills Leadership ability. Undergraduate degree required, or equivalent work experience. When you work with UnitedHealthcare, what you do matters. It's that simple... and it's that challenging. In providing consumer-oriented health benefit plans to millions of people, our goal is to create higher quality care, lower costs and greater access to health care. Join us and you will be empowered to achieve new levels of excellence and make a profound and personal impact as you contribute to new innovations in a vital and complex system. Regardless of your role at UnitedHealthcare, the support you feel all around you will enable you to do what you do with energy, integrity, and confidence. So take the first step in what is sure to be a fast paced and highly diversified career. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:27:24 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10223_part_time_administrative_assistant_or_intern__san_mateo_ We are a small, outsourced business development consulting firm that takes an active role in building revenue-generating partnerships on behalf of our emerging technology company clients. We work with "rising stars" in the applications, infrastructure and security sectors - with on premises, cloud and SaaS delivery models - and we develop partnerships with Tier One hardware, software and services companies. We know whom to call and what their interests are — to eliminate the "on-the-job-training" required with most consulting firms — and resulting in mutually beneficial success for all parties. We are looking for an independent contractor that will work at home for 20 - 25 hours per week that can fulfill three primary job functions: web research into potential target clients, administrative update of our www.salesforce.com system and basic posting of accounting items into Quickbooks. If you have writing skills, then we can explore managing our newsletters and outbound email marketing campaigns via Constant Contact. Why is this a good opportunity, you ask? We are reasonably smart professionals that work with brilliant clients in interesting businesses. We are happy people that enjoy what we do and are seeking the same. You will learn (and/or master) Quickbooks, Salesforce.com & Constant Contact -- so if we are unsuccessful in retaining you for the long term at least you'll add valuable and marketable skills to your portfolio -- and meet some cool, connected folks in the process. You must have your own Mac (preferably) or Intel machine running Windows 7 AND a broadband internet connection. You must also know the basics of Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word (or Apple's iWork Suite). Familiarity with Salesforce, Constant Contact, Photoshop or Dreamweaver moves you to the top of the list. We are located in Half Moon Bay but are interested in individuals that reside anywhere on the mid-Peninsula (READ: area code 650). Principals only -- please send a resume to be considered. If you can find our phone number -- you get bonus points -- so feel free to use it. Hope to hear from you. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:30:06 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10167_4_bloggers_wanted_for_start_up__midtown_ Bloggers will be writing about their day-to-day experiences in school, work, relationships, money etc., all from the perspective of a recent graduate. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard while helping others to learn about what life is really like after graduation; the good, the bad and the in between. -perfect for English, journalism, graduate students or any student/recent graduates who want to be heard and can write in an engaging and effective manner -opportunity to have your own blog without worrying about cost or maintenance -flexible work from home schedule, set your own hours 24/7 (group meeting once a month) REQUIREMENTS -writers must be rising college seniors, graduate students or recent graduates (i.e. finished college or grad school within the last three years) -must have solid writing skills and or previous blogging experience, either personal or professional -must meet minimum blog commitment of 1 academic semester or 6 months -must commit to blogging 3x week, M-Sun PERKS -bloggers will have their own direct link to their personal blog -excellent opportunity to build writing portfolio and improve writing skills -great opportunity to demonstrate self-discipline and reliability to future employers -job recommendations will be provided, upon request, to all bloggers who meet the minimum commitment of 6 months -top bloggers will be eligible for cash rewards To apply for this position please submit 2 original writing samples (e.g. articles, short essays, blog links) to the above email address Please note that this is a non-paying position Internship credit may be available for eligible bloggers START DATE AUGUST 2, 2010 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:17:40 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10166_highly_skilled_pt_personal_assistant__san_marcos_ Best-selling author and CEO of growing internet based business is looking for a highly skilled part-time personal assistant. Our company focuses on working with entrepreneurs to help them improve their businesses and personal lives. This is a 10-15 hrs per week position, that will grow over time. This is a great position for someone who wants flexibility and variety. You will work from your home, after your initial training You will need to come into our home office from time to time, so we are looking for someone who lives within 20 minutes of Cal State San Marcos, since we are based there. You will be working directly with my Marketing Manager on a daily basis, and should expect to receive assignment from both of us. The ideal candidate has these qualities: • Highly organized • Detail-oriented • Enthusiastic • Works hard • Reliable • Self-starter • Even-tempered / no attitude • Takes notes • Outstanding listener, pays attention and follows directions • Multi-tasks easily • Quick learner, wants to study and learn new skills continually • Take orders and execute them without being micromanaged • Ability to convert chaos into order • Great character Required Skills and Knowledge: • Writing and editing skills • Computer skills (Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly) • Organizing & scheduling • Knows how to find solutions and answers online – excellent research skills (knows Google) • Asks great questions • Filing (on occasion) Absolute “Musts” • Strong computer skills • You must have a functioning home office, with fax, copier and no long distance charge phone plan • Very proficient in both Excel & Word, with WordMerge experience • Can-do attitude – self starter with the ability to work on your own • Ability to multi-task and complete projects on a timely basis • Excellent phone etiquette & customer support skills • You must have a car, and be able to drive into my home office on occasion, and go to the post office. Assuming the raw skills are present, we will train in operations. Primary Responsibilities Include: • Remotely picking up phone messages & performing support required • Returning customer calls & emails – basic customer support functions • Handle email & phone inquiries from non-customer inquiries • Follow up on order problems or inquiries • Interface with current clients/customers & perform routine communication tasks • Monitor several high volume email accounts • Run occasional errands, order office supplies Other Responsibilities include: • perform order inquiry look ups • process book and other material orders • mail book orders at the Post Office • track book orders and respond to questions • help with auto-responder maintenance • mail out media kit requests • work in and maintain several Google documents • Learning new skills • Research Many other activities, too numerous to describe in detail Work Location • Our home office is located in San Marcos, CA. You will need to be able to drive here on occasion to pick up books for order fulfillment. • Flexible hours, M-Th, you must be available on Skype or for calls with me or my marketing manager. We need you to set a block of time when we know we can reach you. But, most tasks can be performed on your own schedule, at home (once trained). • Anticipated 10-15 hours per week, more as time goes on • You can work from home, but you need to live in North County. Ideally, no more than 15- 20 minutes from my home office in San Marcos. Here are some of the tasks you’d initially do on a daily basis: • Customer follow-up (thanking them, asking questions) • Contacting customers with failed credit card transactions and either running them manually or asking them to try again • Checking multiple e-mail support accounts and handling “tier 1” support requests • Managing an online customer service center • Responding to e-mails, and monitoring our customer service phone line • Finding good prices on products online (must understand or learn how to use Froogle and other online price-matching and price-searching tools) • Ordering products and services from various merchants Primary Qualities Desired in a Virtual Assistant: 1. Know how to “think” and make pragmatic decisions. If you’re just an order-taker, and need constant direction or supervision, this is NOT the right job for you. 2. Is responsible - shows up and keeps me informed. 3. Is absolutely dedicated and committed to learning new skills and constantly wants to improve their life 4. You absolutely, positively MUST NOT BE A FLAKE. If you EVER just disappear without an explanation or simply don’t show up without informing me, that will immediately terminate our relationship. 5. Good news is best. Bad news is fine. No news is NEVER OK. I need to know what’s going on. 6. Consistency. Your ability to create workflows and schedule yourself to perform specific consistent tasks consistently is critical to our success. 7. Detail-oriented and note-taker. You ABSOLUTELY are a note-taker. If you find yourself asking the same question more than once or can’t find your notes, you’re not the right person for this job. 8. Availability on an Instant-Messaging platform such as Skype or Google Talk. Things and Software You Need and Need to Work With Me 1. A high-quality computer that’s fast and works properly. I don’t want to hear excuses about an old computer, a machine that crashes frequently or isn’t running the most recent operating system. If you aren’t running on a quality system, don’t bother responding to this ad. 2. A reliable high-speed Internet connection (cable modem or DSL). 3. You need to be an “expert browser user” and know how to navigate the web and find information quickly. Google is your best friend. 4. Have used online web-based software applications. I use an online collaborative project management system. 5. You must be proficient and ideally, an expert at Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).And you MUST have Microsoft & Excel on your home computer! No exceptions. 6. PhotoShop experience highly desirable, but not required 7. Basic HTML experience. Some of the Web-Based Tools, Services and Systems I Use: • AceProject Online Project Management • 1ShoppingCart • AWeber • Search engine tools • Online marketing systems • Online publicity systems • Authorize.net • PayPal • AudioAcrobat Additional Responsibilities may include from time to time: • Conducting market research via the Internet • Uploading and maintaining Social Networking site • Coordinating speaking engagements Our Environment & Work Styles: We produce a tremendous amount of content and products and leave a wake behind. It can sometime appear things are chaotic due to the fact that there are many things going on at once. I and my manager are good at "dumping" lots of tasks on someone and have a "hands off" approach to management. You should be comfortable with working independently, but it’s absolutely necessary to ask questions if you are unclear on how to complete an assignment. We do have systems set up that need to be followed, so we all know what’s going on. Independent thinking is great – as long as you know your process will produce the requested outcome. Pay: $10 per hour to start. After a 90 day introductory period, if we mutually determine you are “the one” to go to the next level with our team, you will move up to $12 per hour. After 6 months, if you have successfully mastered all skills you’ve been taught and are able to successfully manage the areas of responsibility we’ve given you, then you will move to $15 per hour. Please send your resume and a cover letter, stating why you think you are the right person for me. Email to: inservice@sharedvisionnetwork.com Please put "Personal Assistant job" in the subject line. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:16:02 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10148_work_from_home___fine_art_data_entry__chelsea_ ART SALES INDEX is seeking an extremely detail-oriented individual to assist in updating the Art Sales Index, a searchable online archive of art auction records, which includes over 4 million auction records dating back to the 1920s for paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, works on paper, and miniatures. Primary Responsibility - Data entry for fine art auction results. Background/education in art history/fine art a must - don't apply without it (visual arts and graphic design are not applicable). German and/or French and/or Italian and/or Scandinavian language skills are a must. Please email resume, and be sure to include typing speed, foreign language skills, and art background qualifications. Position requires working from home as independent contractor, preferably in the Manhattan, NY area as occasional trips to the office for catalogue pickup are necessary. Payment is made per entry and averages from $10-$15/hr depending on experience and typing speed. To check out our database/website, please visit http://artsalesindex.artinfo.com Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:20:32 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10141_work_at_home__internet_research_jobs_with_flexible_scheduling East Tennessee Innovations hires home-based researchers as independent contractors. If you have the ability to easily read and interpret technical documents, enjoy researching the Internet, and possess strong writing skills, this may be the perfect telecommute opportunity for you. You may work as much or as little as you want. Schedules are flexible, and projects are varied and interesting. For more information on this position, email your resume and a brief explanation of why you're right for the job to: recruiting@etninnovations.com. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:02:21 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10111_data_entry_rep_needed___8_5_hr___austin_metro_ Smart Locating.com is looking for motivated individuals who are looking for part-time work updating our online database of apartments. You’ll be contacting apartment communities to gather rents, specials and other apartment related information. Although this is a work-at-home position and the hours are flexible, you are required to work during business hours when apartment complexes are open for business. IMPORTANT: This is a part-time position requiring at least 10 hrs per week. Please do NOT apply if you are looking for full-time position You must have unlimited long distance phone , high speed internet and a quite work settings Starting pay is $8.50/hr. Must be able to start immediately. 1-day of onsite training in San Antonio is mandatory. Must be 18 yrs old with no criminal background, To apply, please respond to these Why do you prefer a part-time job rather than full-time? Why do you feel you’re a good fit for this position? When can you start? what is the best # to reach you at? Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:10:15 +0100 http://www.savvyvirtualjobs.com/administrative/10047_organized_part_time__pa__needed__battery_park_ I am in the process of converting the system into a cooperative and to start this is what I primariliy need help with. Candidate Requirements: - Work part-time, and be willing to be paid by check as a contract style employee. - Must have own computer with access to internet, cell phone and email address that can be used for some of the tasks I need done. (you would be compensated for minutes etc unless it makes financial sense to get another phone) - The candidate should be a college graduate or finishing up their last year. - Have the abilitiy to hold a professional conversation over the phone. - Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. - All work can be done on your own schedule although some tasks will need to be done during regular business hours. I will put together an outline of tasks that need to be completed once a week or as issues arise. Most of our contact would be through email. Candidate would be expected to keep a running log of hours worked broken down by project and send detailed email updates. Some tasks will be strictly administrative where others may require interaction with vendors and customers. Applicant should email copy of resume and have references. A response with a description of any relevant work experience would be appreciated. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:56:17 +0100