Administrative Assistant – Startup Opportunity Research | Remote | Flexible Schedule
Role Name: Administrative Assistant
Schedule: 10h per week, flexible schedule
Client Timezone: Eastern Time (US East Coast)
Client Overview
This company builds innovation ecosystems across industries including health tech, biotech, food innovation, and startup acceleration. As their portfolio grows, they are expanding research efforts to identify new partners, founders, and opportunities that support emerging startups and innovation initiatives.
Job Description
You’ll support the team by conducting structured online research and maintaining organized records that help identify opportunities for startups and innovation projects.
A core part of the work involves searching LinkedIn across various industries, capturing relevant profiles, and cataloging information in spreadsheets. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented who enjoys methodical work and contributing to early-stage opportunity discovery.
Responsibilities
- Search LinkedIn across different industries to identify relevant contacts, companies, and opportunities
- Copy and paste LinkedIn profile URLs and related information into organized Excel or Google Sheets trackers
- Maintain accurate and clean datasets to support startup research and outreach efforts
- Assist with organizing lists of potential partners, investors, founders, and ecosystem stakeholders
- Perform light data management and updates as new information becomes available
- Support ad hoc research tasks related to startup ecosystems and innovation initiatives
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across tracking documents
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
- Comfortable working with Excel or Google Sheets
- Ability to conduct online research and navigate LinkedIn efficiently
- Organized, reliable, and able to work independently
- Clear written communication for notes and updates
- Bonus: Interest in startups, venture ecosystems, or innovation programs
Why Join This Team?
- Flexible remote work supporting meaningful innovation projects
- Exposure to startup ecosystems across multiple industries
- Opportunity to grow into broader research or operations support roles
- Collaborative and mission-driven environment
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Flexible schedule
- Steady freelance engagement
Apply now and help map opportunities for the next generation of startups.