WFH Business Development and Admin Assistant

Job Highlights:

• Contract type: Independent Contractor
• Schedule: 20+ hours per week; Flexible to Australian Brisbane timezone

Client Timezone: Australian Eastern Time (Queensland)

Client Overview:

Join a dynamic Australian charity organization that operates globally across the UK and Singapore, focusing on innovative blended finance models that combine philanthropic impact with sustainable business returns. This organization supports high-level network management and business development activities for leadership that manages extensive partnerships and delivers keynote presentations worldwide. You'll play a crucial role in organizing and nurturing a vast professional network while supporting the growth of impactful charitable initiatives during an exciting period of organizational transition and growth.

Job Description:

You'll be the organizational backbone for a charity leader managing extensive international networks and partnerships. This role combines the strategic thinking of sales with the precision of administrative excellence, giving you the opportunity to directly impact meaningful charitable work while developing your skills in network management and business development. You'll take ownership of streamlining complex contact databases, nurturing valuable relationships, and ensuring seamless communication flows that support both philanthropic initiatives and sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Consolidate and organize contact databases from multiple platforms including 1,200+ business cards, WhatsApp contacts, email lists, and spreadsheets into a centralized repository
• Manage and respond to 50-60 daily emails with professionalism and attention to detail
• Prioritize and categorize leads from large databases (5,000+ contacts) into actionable segments including VIP, active, and standby categories
• Conduct strategic lead follow-up and nurturing activities to support business development and partnership opportunities
• Update and maintain CRM systems, specifically Asana, with accurate contact and project information
• Support network engagement activities related to consulting and keynote presentation opportunities
• Provide appointment setting and scheduling coordination for high-level meetings and presentations
• Assist with general administrative support during organizational transitions and leadership changes

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in appointment setting and administrative support roles
• Strong sales mindset with understanding of lead nurturing and prioritization processes
• Proficiency with CRM systems, particularly Asana for project management and contact organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional email management and client interactions
• Experience managing large contact databases and spreadsheets with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with WhatsApp for business communications and client relationship management
• Bonus if you have experience working with nonprofit organizations or charitable initiatives
• It helps if you have experience with international business operations across multiple time zones

Why Join This Team?

• Remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling and Philippines timezone alignment
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact supporting charitable initiatives with global reach
• Potential for role growth from part-time to full-time based on performance and business expansion
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership on high-level network management and business development
• Experience working with innovative blended finance models combining philanthropy and sustainable business practices
• Professional development opportunities in CRM management, sales processes, and international business operations

Benefits

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent Work from home
• Immediate Hiring
• Steady Freelance Job

Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an "Independent Contractor" arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.