May 2026 VA hiring note:
Small business hiring increases in May as owners plan summer projects and prepare for busier Q3. HireMyMom sees a consistent uptick in new job postings in May. Best time to apply to premium platforms like Boldly and Belay — spring placement cycles run through May.
Virtual assistant work covers a wide range — from quick microtasks on gig platforms to dedicated executive assistant roles for corporate clients. May is a strong month for VA hiring: small businesses are planning summer, spring placement cycles are active at agencies, and new projects are spinning up.
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VA Platforms Hiring in May 2026
HireMyMom — $18–$40/hr (Editor's Pick)
The best VA platform for consistent, high-quality remote placements. Connects VAs directly with vetted small business owners — no BPO queue, no call metrics. New jobs post every week across VA, admin, project management, and bookkeeping. Many clients prefer async-first communication.
May is a particularly strong hiring month on HireMyMom — small business owners planning summer projects post new roles through May and June.
Boldly — $20–$30/hr
Premium VA and executive assistant placements. Boldly matches experienced assistants with established companies on a subscription model — stable hours, consistent work. Requires 5+ years admin/EA background. Spring placement cycle runs through May.
Apply: boldly.com/apply
Belay Solutions — $17–$26/hr
US-based VAs, bookkeepers, and social media managers. Belay's placement process involves a thorough interview and skills evaluation — once placed, clients tend to be long-term. Active hiring in May for summer-start placements.
Time Etc — $11–$16/hr
Task-based VA platform. More accessible than Boldly or Belay — requires 2+ years admin experience. Flexible hours, client queue system, work 10–30 hours/week. Good bridge between task platforms and premium agencies.
Fancy Hands — $3–$7/task (no experience)
Micro-VA tasks: make a reservation, find contact information, send an email on behalf of a client, research a product. Tasks are 5–15 minutes. No experience required, no interview. Good for building your first VA work history.
Apply: fancyhands.com/jobs
Direct Employer VA Roles in May 2026
Beyond platforms, direct employer VA and admin roles are available on:
- LinkedIn (filter: Remote, Job type: Full-time or Contract, search "virtual assistant" or "executive assistant remote")
- We Work Remotely — remote-specific job board, admin section
- Remote.co — curated remote jobs, admin/VA category
- Indeed — search "virtual assistant remote" + filter by date posted (last 7 days)
For direct employer roles, typical titles to search: Remote Executive Assistant, Remote Administrative Coordinator, Virtual Office Manager, Remote Project Coordinator, Online Business Manager.
What Experience Do VA Platforms Require?
| Platform | Experience Required | Pay | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy Hands | None | $3–$7/task | Microtasks |
| HireMyMom | Varies by job | $18–$40/hr | Direct hire |
| Time Etc | 2+ years | $11–$16/hr | Contractor |
| Belay Solutions | Admin/EA experience | $17–$26/hr | Contractor |
| Boldly | 5+ years | $20–$30/hr | W-2 equivalent |
No experience in VA work yet?
Start with Fancy Hands to build a VA task history, then move to HireMyMom or Time Etc once you have 30–60 days of documented remote work. Most clients want to see some remote work history even if your experience is from admin at a local business.
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