Remote Personal Assistant for Accessibility & Admin Support

KMRG, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KMRG, LLC is seeking a Personal Assistant - Reader/Scribe to support a U.S. Department of Education employee. This remote role involves reading inaccessible materials, proofreading, organizing files, and performing clerical tasks within federal accessibility guidelines.

Responsibilities include timekeeping support, minor research, and describing visual content. Must communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and work Pacific Time hours (Mon–Fri).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of assisting blind or low-vision individuals.
• Knowledge of reading service techniques for individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage.
• Knowledge of assistive technology for blind individuals (e.g., screen readers).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows-based tools.
• Skill in proofreading and editing digital documents.
• Skill in summarizing and condensing information from complex materials.
• Skill in typing and keyboarding at a professional level.
• Ability to interpret and describe visual or non-verbal content.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to perform minor research tasks for inaccessible content.
• Ability to organize documents and assist with light filing.
• Ability to understand and work with professional terminology.
• Ability to perform general clerical tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Exceptional oral communication.
• Strong organizational habits.

Responsibilities

• Read inaccessible materials and assistive technology outputs.
• Proofread documents generated by assistive technology for accuracy.
• Retrieve and organize electronic and physical files as requested.
• Conduct minor research when websites or platforms are inaccessible.
• Type business documents such as letters, memoranda, and reports.
• Assist with timekeeping and personnel-related forms.
• Support clerical functions such as document preparation and filing.
• Carry packages, electronics, and files if onsite.
• Interpret and describe visual materials such as graphs and charts.
• Highlight and summarize content in lengthy or complex documents.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with the supported employee.
• Coordinate tasks in alignment with the employee’s work schedule.
• Use Microsoft Office programs and common Windows-based applications.
• Operate assistive technology tools as needed to support accessibility.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal and work-related information.

Skills

Reading for blind/low-vision

Proofreading

Typing/keyboarding

Communication

Clerical tasks

Timekeeping support

Document organization

Summarizing content

Describe visual content

Minor research

Use Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word/Excel

Windows-based tools

Confidentiality

Professional terminology

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Windows-based tools

Job description

KMRG, LLC is seeking a Personal Assistant - Reader/Scribe to support a U.S. Department of Education employee. This remote role involves reading inaccessible materials, proofreading, organizing files, and performing clerical tasks within federal accessibility guidelines.

Responsibilities include timekeeping support, minor research, and describing visual content. Must communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and work Pacific Time hours (Mon–Fri).