Fractional AI Systems Operator

We are seeking a skilled professional to build a lightweight intelligence layer for our small 3-person company. The ideal candidate will have experience in AI systems and operations, and be able to integrate AI into our existing processes. This role involves working closely with our team to enhance our operations and decision-making capabilities. FRACTIONAL AI & COMMUNITY SYSTEMS OPERATOR The Orientalist Spirits The Orientalist Spirits is an ultra-premium all-Asian spirits company operating across hospitality, nightlife, luxury, cocktails, music, and global cultural communities. We work with leading bars, hotels, restaurants, bartenders, creatives, and hospitality operators across cities including London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Dubai, Amsterdam, Paris, and Barcelona. We are looking for a fractional AI & Community Systems Operator to help us build scalable AI-assisted systems for: * global community building * social ecosystem management * relationship intelligence * activation amplification * audience growth * AI-assisted workflows * operational leverage for a lean international team This role sits somewhere between: * AI workflow strategist * automation operator * community systems builder * digital growth operator Key Areas * Community building across Instagram, X/Twitter, Xiaohongshu (Red Note), LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, etc * AI-assisted relationship and CRM systems * Event and activation amplification * AI-assisted content and communication workflows * Social and cultural listening * Workflow automation and operational systems Preferred Experience * OpenAI / Claude workflows * Notion * Airtable * Attio CRM * Zapier / Make.com * social media systems * AI automation * community operations * CRM and workflow architecture Strong bonus if you understand: * hospitality * nightlife * luxury brands * creator ecosystems * Asian social platforms and communities We are NOT looking for: * generic social media managers * bloated agencies * superficial AI hype * overengineered systems We care more about: * intelligence * systems thinking * practical execution * cultural understanding * long-term community building Working Structure * Fractional / remote * Initially project-based * Approx. 5–15 hours weekly to start * Potential long-term role To apply, please include: * examples of AI systems or workflows you have built * examples of community-building or audience-growth work * platforms/tools you are strongest in * any hospitality, luxury, nightlife, or cultural industry experience * your preferred rates and working structure Bonus: Briefly share how you would use AI and automation to help a lean global hospitality brand build and manage an international community ecosystem.