Automation Specialist - Project-Based Contractor

About the Role We're a marketing operations firm running a portfolio of business clients where we own their paid media, growth systems, and creative operations. Our clients regularly need custom automation work built into their operations, and we bring in trusted freelance specialists to execute those builds under our brand. This is not a monthly retainer. It's a preferred freelancer relationship where we bring you paying opportunities as they come up. If the fit is right, there's a real path over time to something more consistent, either through recurring internal work or direct placement with one of our retainer clients. How It Works Client has a need for automation work We reach out with the project brief and scope You give us your build price We agree on final terms in writing before you start You build. We handle client management and QA. You deliver. Compensation: Terms are negotiated per engagement based on scope, complexity, and total build cost. Always agreed in writing before work begins. Two models apply depending on the client: One-off client projects: You quote your wholesale price. We handle client-facing pricing. Retainer client projects: You offer your wholesale rate. We take an agreed referral fee for connecting the opportunity. Projects We'd Bring You Projects vary depending on client tech stack: Workflow automation: n8n, Zapier, Make Databases and PM: Airtable, ClickUp, Notion, Monday.com, Coda CRM: GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Close.com AI integrations: Claude API, ChatGPT API, custom AI agents Backend: Xano, Bubble, Supabase, Python/JavaScript scripting Marketing tech: Meta Pixel + CAPI, GTM, GA4, Looker Studio Lead systems: Landing page automation, lead routing, qualification workflows Reporting: Custom dashboards across the platforms above If a project doesn't fit your expertise, we don't bring it to you. No obligation to accept every opportunity. Who We're Looking For Ideal candidate: 1-3+ years hands-on building automations professionally Real depth in at least 3-4 of the platform categories above Portfolio you can share (GitHub, Loom, screenshots, live demos) Communicates clearly, quotes realistically, delivers on time Comfortable with wholesale/referral pricing per engagement Latin American time zone Not a fit if you: Need consistent monthly income (this is project-based) Are uncomfortable with wholesale pricing or referral structures Prefer working directly with end clients without an intermediary Have limited portfolio to demonstrate past work The Path to Something More This starts as project-based freelance work, but after several successful engagements it can grow into: Consistent internal retainer with us Direct placement with one of our retainer clients Priority engagement (first calls when new work comes up) Earned through clean, on-time delivery, clear communication, and repeated successful builds. Selection Process Portfolio review + technical depth confirmation Short technical conversation Written agreement on general terms First project when a fit opportunity comes up How to Apply Share: Portfolio or documented past builds (GitHub, Loom, screenshots) Your top 3-4 technical depth areas from the list above Your general pricing structure (hourly rate or per-project ranges) Brief description of the most complex automation you've built If we see a fit, we'll reach out to move forward.