Text of Job Posting I used on Odesk to advertise for an assistant

1.  I am looking for someone with good technical ability at a “user” level – comfortable and confident with user of Word, Excel,  and routine semi-technical activities such as FTP, routine WordPress WP admin use,processing of PayPal refunds, use of Jing and Screencast.

2.  I need someone with good written english, as a big part of the job will be responding to customer emails.  Also, I need someone who is patient, good natured and doesn’t get angry ever (customers can be terrible to deal with – but you will need to remain patient and helpful at all times on email as “the customer is always right”!).

3.  Availability:  I need someone who can check and deal with emails at least twice a day, including weekends.  On weekends, only essential emails need to be dealt with (perhaps 1/2 hour each day maximum).

4.  Schedule:  I need someone flexible, able to work 3-4 hours a day when  have a big product launch, but willing to do just perhaps 1/2 hour per day when times are quiet.