Join Our Story: Digital VA for Dear Village Bookshop
Dear Village is more than a bookshop—we're a seasonal sanctuary by the sea, built on stories, slow rhythms, and genuine community connection.
We're seeking a Digital Virtual Assistant who can help us grow our online presence with the same intention and heart that fills our physical space.
What Makes This Role Special
This isn't about aggressive growth tactics or generic marketing. We're looking for someone who believes that authentic storytelling drives sustainable success, and that every Instagram post, product description, and email should feel like a personal recommendation from a trusted friend.
You'll be joining a business that prioritizes:
* Presence over performance in all marketing efforts
* Community building over follower counting
* Seasonal rhythms that honor both business cycles and personal wellbeing
* Revenue growth through genuine connection, not manipulation
Your Role Will Include
Social Media Storytelling Create Instagram content that makes people pause, feel, and connect—then naturally want to visit or shop
Shopify Store Curation Maintain our online space as thoughtfully as we tend our physical shelves—every product page should tell a story
Email Community Nurturing Write newsletters that subscribers genuinely anticipate, building relationships that translate to loyal customers
Strategic Growth Support Track what's working, suggest improvements, and help us make data-informed decisions while staying true to our values
We're Looking For Someone Who:
Has the technical skills:
* 2+ years of hands-on Shopify experience
* Advanced Instagram content creation and community management
* Email marketing platform proficiency
* Portfolio showing measurable results for small businesses
Shares our values:
* Believes in "slow marketing" principles—building genuine community over time
* Has experience with lifestyle, literary, or conscious brands
* Understands that sustainable growth comes from authentic connection
* Naturally gravitates toward quality over quantity in all approaches
Brings strategic thinking:
* Can demonstrate how their work directly impacts revenue
* Tracks meaningful metrics beyond vanity numbers
* Suggests proactive improvements based on data and intuition
* Balances creative expression with business objectives
What Success Looks Like
We need someone who can help us achieve:
* Growing online sales that complement our in-store experience
* Engaged community that actively chooses Dear Village over competitors
* Email subscribers who become repeat customers and brand advocates
* Social media presence that accurately reflects our in-store magic
* Sustainable systems that support long-term growth without burnout
The Partnership Detail - Fully remote (Australian time zones preferred)
4-8 hours/week initially, with growth opportunities
Seasonal flexibility honoring both business peaks and personal rhythms
Competitive rates based on experience and results
True partnership approach—your ideas and insights are valued
How to Apply
Send us a portfolio package including:
* Your work samples: Social accounts, Shopify stores, or email campaigns you've managed (with results/metrics)
* A sample product description: Write a compelling blurb for a book or lifestyle item using Dear Village's voice (study our current content first)
* Your strategic approach: Brief explanation of how you'd help Dear Village grow its online presence while maintaining our values
* Results you've achieved: Specific metrics or growth you've driven for previous clients (especially small, values-driven businesses)
* Why this role: What draws you to Dear Village specifically? What excites you about this opportunity?
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ubject: Dear Village Digital VA Partnership Application
Job Types: Casual, Freelance
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week
Experience:
* Shopify: 2 years (Required)
Language:
* English (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Preferred)