Operations & Admin Assistant

Overview

About Us
Consulting by Numbers turns data chaos into clarity for small businesses and nonprofits. We help leaders make confident decisions by blending bookkeeping, strategy, and storytelling — turning numbers into meaningful action.

Our Culture
We run like a collaborative studio: think together, then get out of each other’s way to do great work. Communication is candid, kind, and professional. We value curiosity, precision, and integrity, and we approach mistakes with curiosity, not blame — learning quickly and improving together.

Our clients have big missions, so we pair data and efficiency with creative problem-solving. If you like clear goals, thoughtful mentorship, can identify areas for improvement and value work that grows with you, you’ll fit right in.

Our values — Clarity, Integrity, Curiosity, Usefulness, Integration, and Empathy — guide how we work and collaborate every day.

The Role
We’re looking for a part-time Operations & Admin Assistant who thrives on structure, loves variety, and can turn a half-formed idea into a clean, documented process. You’ll start with clear priorities and regular check-ins to shape the role around your strengths and hopefully with become an active participant in re-shaping the role as we go.

The work requires admin and systems setup but could also include marketing coordination, light bookkeeping, grant research, data manipulation, graphic design — no two weeks look the same, but the mission stays steady: turn good ideas into organized action.  We are looking for an amazing fit so will customize the role depending on your goals — or help you build the skills to start your own business. CBN proudly mentors entrepreneurial-minded professionals who want to grow their craft.

You’ll Do Things Like:
• Build and document systems (Asana, Google Drive, onboarding workflows)

• Support daily operations — research, preparing meeting agendas and recap notes, updating project management software, etc

• Assist with marketing content and campaign coordination

• Conduct research for grants, clients, or special projects

• Help manage timelines and keep priorities moving smoothly

You Might Be Great Here If You:
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy systems thinking

• Communicate clearly and comfortably in writing and conversation

• Learn new tools quickly (Canva, QuickBooks, Little Green Light)

• Take initiative and enjoy working independently

• Appreciate candid feedback and continuous learning

• Want flexible, meaningful work that can grow over time

Details
• ~5-10 hours/week to start, aiming for quick growth for the right fit

• $25+/hour depending on experience

• Remote; requires some overlap with 9–5 EST hours

• Ideal for someone in school, re-entering the workforce, or seeking “mom’s hours” with structure and purpose

To Apply
No cover letter needed — just send a short note about your strengths, mention tools / software you’re comfortable with, what excites you about this kind of work, and one project you’re proud of.  Mention your pets if you have them, bonus if you love dogs.