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McKenzie P.

Washington, District Of Columbia

$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a community strategist and social designer committed to developing, implementing, and scaling programs that strengthen engagement, build organizational capacity, and deliver measurable impact. I specialize in translating vision into actionable strategies by aligning stakeholders, developing collaborative infrastructure, and managing cross-functional initiatives. My background spans education, workforce development, civic engagement, and community-based innovation—driven by the belief that strong relationships power sustainable results.

  • Relationship Management
  • General Partnership
  • Leadership Skills
  • Salesforce
  • Client Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Support
  • Storytelling
  • CRM Software
  • Email Support
  • Design Thinking
  • Marketing
Olusegun O.

Osogbo, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs

If you're a coach, course creator, or online educator who has poured your heart into building a transformational program only to find yourself buried in tech, lost in backend settings, and spending more time managing platforms than actually serving your clients, then you're in exactly the right place. My name is Olusegun , and I am a dedicated Virtual Assistant specialising exclusively in two of the most powerful platforms for coaches and course creators: Kajabi and Circle.so. Over the past 2–4 years, I have worked hands-on with these platforms every single day not just setting things up, but deeply understanding how they work, how clients use them, and how to make them perform at their absolute best for the people who depend on them. —————————————————————— THE TWO SIDES OF WHAT I DO —————————————————————— Many VA services offer one or the other either they'll help you set something up, or they'll manage it once it's running. I do both, and I do them equally well. Setup & Launch Support: Whether you're starting completely from scratch or migrating from another platform, I will handle the full technical build. That means creating your Kajabi site or Circle community from the ground up, configuring all settings, customising the look and feel to match your brand, importing existing content, setting up automations, integrating third-party tools, testing everything thoroughly before you go live, and making sure the experience is seamless for your members from day one. Ongoing Management & Operations: Once your course or community is live, the real work begins. I provide consistent, reliable, day-to-day management so you never have to worry about whether things are running smoothly. I respond to member issues, monitor platform health, update content, run weekly or monthly check-ins, handle renewals or payment failures, send broadcast emails, and proactively flag anything that needs your attention. You focus on coaching and creating, I handle everything behind the scenes. —————————————————————— WHAT I CAN SPECIFICALLY HELP YOU WITH —————————————————————— Kajabi Services: — Full course and product setup (modules, lessons, drip content) — Sales page creation and copywriting support — Pipeline and automation setup — Email broadcasts and sequences — Membership and subscription management — Student onboarding and access troubleshooting — Kajabi website customisation and brand alignment — Assessment and quiz setup — Affiliate programme configuration — Analytics review and reporting Circle.so Services: — Full community setup and space architecture — Member onboarding flow creation — Welcome sequences and community tours — Space and course management within Circle — Event creation and management — Weekly/monthly engagement activities — Member moderation and community guidelines enforcement — DM and notification management — Community health monitoring and reporting — Integration with Kajabi or other course platforms —————————————————————— WHO THIS IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR —————————————————————— You are a coach, consultant, or educator who has built or is building an online course or membership community. You are serious about delivering a high-quality experience to your clients and members. You value reliability, expertise, and a VA who actually understands the platforms you're using not one who will Google answers while on your payroll. You may be launching for the first time and need someone to handle all the technical setup so you can focus on your content and your clients. Or you may already be up and running but stretched thin, and you need a dependable right hand to take the operational weight off your shoulders. Either way, I am here, I am ready, and I am genuinely excited to help you build something remarkable. —————————————————————— LET'S WORK TOGETHER —————————————————————— If any of this resonates with you, I'd love to learn more about your course or community and explore how I can support you. Send me a message, describe what you're working on, and let's have a conversation. I respond promptly, I ask the right questions, and I make it easy to get started. Your audience is waiting. Your course is ready. Let's make sure the platform behind it is too.

  • Course
  • Kajabi
  • Community Moderation
  • Zapier
  • ChatGPT
  • Canva
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Online Community
  • Data Extraction
  • Community Management
  • Learning Management System
  • Community Management Software
  • Project Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Community Engagement
  • Community Strategy
  • Customer Experience
  • Course Creation
  • Marketing Automation
James Adedotun A.

Osogbo, Nigeria

$8/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Helping coaches, educators, creators, consultants, agencies, and online business owners build structured communities, launch digital products funnels, and create scalable systems that deliver a seamless member and client experience. I specialize in designing, building, and optimizing online communities, membership platforms, courses, and automation ecosystems that are built for engagement, growth, and long-term sustainability. My focus is not simply setting up software it is creating organized, conversion-focused environments that support business goals and improve user experience. My expertise combines community strategy, course architecture, platform implementation, automation, and operational efficiency across modern digital business platforms including Circle.so, Kajabi, and GoHighLevel. Whether you need to launch a premium membership, create an online academy, build an onboarding journey, automate operations, or improve an existing setup, I deliver systems designed to work efficiently and scale. WHAT I CAN HELP YOU BUILD: 1. CIRCLE.SO SERVICES Services Include: - Full Circle.so Community Setup - Circle.so Community Development and Management - Complete Circle.so community setup and configuration - Community architecture and member journey design - Space and group organization - Public and private access configuration - Membership community setup - Course and content organization - Event and discussion structure - Community onboarding experience - Branding and user experience optimization - Community engagement systems - Subscription and access management - Community growth and retention setup 2. KAJABI SERVICES Services include: - Kajabi website setup - Online course creation - Membership setup - Product and offer configuration - Funnel building - Landing page design - Email campaign setup - Automation workflows - Client onboarding systems - Digital product launches - Course structure optimization - Student experience design From initial setup to launch readiness, I focus on creating experiences that are simple to manage and easy for users to navigate. 3. GOHIGHLEVEL SERVICES Services include: - CRM setup and organization - Sales funnel creation - Course and membership setup - Workflow automation - Pipeline configuration - Landing page creation - Email and SMS automation - Lead nurturing systems - Client onboarding automation - Membership portal creation - Integration support - Business process optimization - Additional Expertise - Online Course Creation - Membership Site Development - Community Management - Marketing Automation - Customer Journey Mapping - Funnel Strategy - Workflow Design - Content Organization - User Experience Optimization - Digital Product Systems - CRM Management - Client Success Processes - Platform Integration - Business Operations Support MY APPROACH Every project begins with understanding your business model, audience, goals, and growth stage. I focus on creating: ✔ Clean and scalable structures ✔ Smooth onboarding experiences ✔ Organized content delivery ✔ Automated workflows ✔ User-friendly navigation ✔ Professional platform design ✔ Efficient operations ✔ Long-term maintainability My objective is to help clients move from disconnected tools and manual processes into organized ecosystems that support engagement, conversion, and retention. WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME - Structured and detail-oriented execution - Clear communication throughout projects - Strong understanding of community and course ecosystems - Focus on both functionality and user experience - Reliable implementation and optimization support - Ability to translate ideas into scalable systems I understand that communities, sales funnel, landing page, memberships, and digital learning environments are more than platform set ups, they are experiences that influence retention, engagement, and growth. If you are looking for support building a professional community, launching a course platform, improving your member experience, or creating automated systems that save time and support growth, I’m available to help. Let’s build a platform experience that is organized, scalable, and designed for long-term success.

  • Kajabi
  • HighLevel
  • Community Management
  • Community Strategy
  • Community Engagement
  • Community Development
  • Online Community
  • Community Management Software
  • Community Goals & KPIs
  • Community Guidelines
  • Community Promotion
  • Community Moderation
  • Community Strategy Audit
  • Sales Funnel
  • Sales Funnel Builder
  • Sales Funnel Copywriting
  • Sales Funnel Implementation
  • ClickFunnels
  • Funnel Chart
  • Funnel Testing
Emmanuel O.

Akure, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I'm a Skool Community Manager who helps coaches, creators, and course owners fix low engagement and build communities members actually stick around in not just join and disappear. Struggling to keep members active on Skool, or still setting up your community from scratch? If people are joining but not participating, getting lost after signup, or your Skool community feels more like a content library than an engaged space, you're in the right place. I specialize in designing Skool community systems that improve onboarding, boost participation, and keep members coming back long after the new-member excitement wears off. Here's what I handle inside Skool ✅ Full Skool community setup spaces, courses, levels, and gamification structured to match your goals ✅ Onboarding flows that welcome new members and get them engaged from day one, not lost in a sea of channels ✅ Course and content upload, organized so it's easy to navigate and complete ✅ Engagement systems prompts, challenges, weekly threads, and accountability structures that get members talking ✅ Retention strategy to reduce silent lurkers, re engage inactive members, and lower drop off ✅ Skool community audits I review your existing setup and flag exactly what's causing low engagement or disorganization Why work with me: most community managers focus on moderation. I focus on structure and psychology the systems that make members want to show up, participate, and stick around. Whether you're launching a brand-new Skool community or fixing one that's already live but underperforming, I build the framework and habits that turn passive members into an active, loyal group. If your Skool community feels disorganized, has low engagement, or members join and quietly vanish, let's fix that. Let's talk about what your community needs.

  • Community Engagement
  • Community Management
  • Community Strategy
  • Community Outreach
  • Community Development
  • Community Guidelines
  • Community Moderation
  • Community Goals & KPIs
  • Online Community
  • Community Promotion
  • Community Relations
  • Community Strategy Audit
  • Course Creation
  • Content Writing
  • Community Promotion & Growth Hacking
  • Community Management Software
  • New Member Onboarding
Mary A.

Akure, Nigeria

$15/hr
4.9
176 jobs

Helping Coaches, Educators, Physicians & Creators Build Thriving Membership Communities 🚀 Are you looking for someone who can do more than just "set up" your community? I help businesses launch, optimize, automate, and grow online communities and course platforms that increase member engagement, simplify operations, and create an exceptional member experience. Whether you're starting from scratch, migrating to a new platform, or improving an existing community, I handle the technical setup and strategy so you can focus on serving your members. Platforms I specialize in: ✔ Circle.so ✔ Kajabi ✔ Mighty Networks ✔ Skool ✔ Podia ✔ Thinkific ✔ Teachable ✔ GoHighLevel (GHL) My Services: Community Setup & Launch • Complete Circle.so setup • Mighty Networks setup • Community architecture • Space organization • Member onboarding experience • Welcome workflows • Events & calendar setup • Gamification • Member directories • Private & paid memberships Online Course Creation • Course creation and uploads • Curriculum organization • Lesson setup • Drip content • Assessments • Digital downloads • Membership programs • Course migration Community Migration • Facebook Groups → Circle • Kajabi → Circle • Mighty Networks → Circle • Skool migrations • Content migration • Member migration • Resource organization Automations & Integrations • Zapier • Make .com • Stripe • Email automation • ConvertKit • MailerLite • Flodesk • Klaviyo • CRM integrations • Webhooks Member Engagement • Community strategy • Engagement plans • Challenges • Events • Content calendars • Member retention • Welcome sequences • Resource hubs Additional Services • Landing pages • Sales pages • Checkout setup • Email campaigns • Funnel creation • Webinar setup • Canva graphics • SOP documentation • Project management Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Detail-oriented and organized ✔ Strong understanding of membership businesses ✔ Experienced with both the technical setup and member experience ✔ Focused on creating communities that are easy to manage and enjoyable to join ✔ Reliable communication and timely delivery My goal isn't simply to build a community—it's to help you create a membership experience that supports your business growth while making life easier for both you and your members. If you're looking for a dedicated partner to launch, organize, automate, or grow your online community, I'd love to discuss your project.

  • Church Community Builder
  • Kajabi
  • Community Management
  • Online Community
  • Course Creation
  • Landing Page
  • Community Engagement
  • Zapier
  • Stripe
  • Email Marketing
  • Automation
  • Teachable
  • Community Guidelines
  • Community Strategy
  • Community Development
  • LearnWorlds
  • Community Moderation
  • Canva
  • Community Strategy Audit
  • Course
Joan Rose M.

Iloilo City, Philippines

$15/hr
4.8
120 jobs

Hi, I’m Joan! I help coaches, founders, and online businesses turn their audience into real conversations, qualified leads, and paying clients. Most VAs focus on tasks like posting content or replying to messages. I focus on what actually grows your business: → Turning comments into conversations → Turning conversations into leads → Keeping your audience engaged so they don’t go cold 🚀 How I Support Your Growth Community & Engagement Management - Daily engagement across Facebook groups, LinkedIn, and Instagram - Thoughtful comment replies that spark real conversations (not generic responses) - Proactive interaction to keep your audience active and loyal DM Management & Lead Conversion - Responding to inbound messages in a natural, non-salesy way - Qualifying leads and guiding them toward your offers - Following up with warm prospects so opportunities aren’t missed Content Support (That Drives Action) - Writing captions and replies designed to increase engagement - Repurposing content for better reach - Identifying what your audience actually responds to AI + Workflow Support - Using tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to speed up content and responses - Simple automations with Zapier to save time and stay consistent 📈 What You Can Expect ✔ More engagement that actually leads somewhere ✔ More conversations in your inbox ✔ More potential clients entering your pipeline ✔ A consistent, active community (without you doing everything) 💡 Why Clients Work With Me I’m not just here to “assist.” I think like a business owner and focus on results, not just tasks. With 7+ years in executive support, digital marketing, and community management, I understand how operations, content, and audience behavior all connect and how to turn that into growth. 🎯 If You’re a Good Fit… You’re: - A coach, consultant, or online business owner - Already posting content but not getting enough leads - Looking for someone proactive, not someone you have to manage Let’s talk about how we can turn your audience into actual clients.

  • Social Media Management
  • Online Chat Support
  • Community Engagement
  • Email Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Product Knowledge
  • File Management
  • Video Editing
  • Task Coordination
  • Scheduling
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Engagement

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What does a Church Community builder specialist do?

A Church Community builder specialist configures the Church Community Builder platform to organize member data and support ministry operations. This role translates church workflows into digital tools that track attendance, manage groups, and facilitate communication between staff and congregants. The specialist acts as the technical bridge between software capabilities and the daily needs of pastoral teams and volunteer leaders. They build systems that allow churches to engage their communities through structured data and automated communication channels.

  • Configures group homepages by adding descriptions, photos, participant lists, and volunteer opportunities so ministries have accurate digital spaces for their members. This setup ensures that every ministry leader has a dedicated portal to manage their specific community interactions and event planning needs.
  • Trains pastors, administrative staff, and ministry leaders on how to use messaging tools, mail merge features, and event registration systems to communicate with their congregations. The specialist conducts these training sessions to transfer knowledge effectively, ensuring that non-technical staff can operate the system independently after implementation.
  • Sets up and maintains data structures for attendance tracking and calendar events, then generates specific reports that allow ministry leaders to evaluate participation and plan future activities. These reports provide concrete data on guest visits and member engagement, helping leadership make informed decisions about resource allocation and program development.
  • Manages user profiles and login credentials for staff and volunteers, ensuring that access permissions align with organizational roles and security requirements. This administrative oversight prevents data errors and maintains the integrity of the church database as new members join or existing records require updates.
  • Develops and executes adoption review plans to assess how well staff and volunteers utilize the platform, then creates improvement steps to address gaps in usage. This ongoing support includes answering technical questions via the site help desk and refining workflows to match the evolving needs of the church community.

How to hire a Church Community Builder specialist on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your church’s engagement goals and technical needs clearly to attract qualified candidates. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description in seconds. Describe your requirements in a few sentences, and Uma creates a tailored post for this role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing one.

  • Specify whether you need initial CCB implementation, ongoing support, or staff training on group homepages and communication tools.
  • List required deliverables such as configured attendance tracking, ministry reports, or Pushpay integration setup.
  • Include details about your current data structure and any specific volunteer leader workflows the specialist must configure.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for proven experience with Church Community Builder configurations and church ministry workflows. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to speed up your review process.

  • Review portfolios for examples of configured group homepages, event registration setups, and custom ministry reports.
  • Check for evidence of successful staff training sessions or documented adoption plans for volunteer leaders.
  • Verify experience with CCB Help Desk resources and in-site training videos to ensure they can troubleshoot independently.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss specific CCB features and how candidates have solved engagement challenges for other churches. Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages, which generates an immediate transcript and summary after each session.

  • Ask how they approach onboarding ministry leaders and updating participant profiles for accurate tracking.
  • Discuss their method for launching group communications using mail merge tools and event invites.
  • Request examples of improvement steps they created after reviewing adoption metrics with church staff.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for configuration, training, and ongoing support to keep the project on track. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for all communication and project management tasks. Identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds add security to every engagement.

  • Define milestones for initial site configuration, staff training sessions, and the first round of ministry reports.
  • Agree on a schedule for ongoing support questions and regular adoption reviews with volunteer leaders.
  • Confirm access levels for CCB administrative tools and any necessary Pushpay integration permissions before work begins.

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How much does hiring a Church Community builder specialist cost?

$500-$1,500 per project is a typical range for focused Church Community builder specialist work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Staff training and onboarding

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Structured agenda for pastors and admin staff
  • Guides for group homepage and communication tools
  • Live sessions with ministry leaders and volunteers

Group homepage configuration

$1,000-$2,000/project

Mid-level
  • Configured descriptions, photos, and volunteer roles
  • Added participants and assigned volunteer positions
  • Linked calendars and registration forms to groups

Attendance and reporting setup

$2,000-$3,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Operational attendance workflows for ministries
  • Custom reports for leader review and evaluation
  • Verified accuracy of member and guest records

Public website and engagement tools

$3,500-$5,500/project

Senior-level
  • Synced events and ministry lookup links
  • Built registration and contact forms for guests
  • Set up messaging and mail merge tools

Payment integration and advanced automation

$5,500-$8,000/project

Expert-level
  • Configured two-way gift and payment data flow
  • Established triggers for member engagement actions
  • Written plan for ongoing support and improvement

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Church Community builder specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a Church Community builder specialist is worthwhile. This expert configures the software to match your ministry structure and trains staff to use group tools independently. You gain accurate attendance tracking and organized member data without diverting pastoral staff from their core duties.

How do I evaluate Church Community builder specialist candidates?

Look for candidates who describe specific CCB configuration tasks rather than general church administration experience. Ask them to explain how they set up group homepages with volunteer positions or how they train leaders to run attendance reports. A strong candidate shares examples of transferring knowledge to non-technical volunteers.

What deliverables should I expect from a Church Community builder specialist?

You should receive a fully configured CCB site with custom group homepages and operational attendance tracking systems. The specialist also supplies training materials for your staff and an adoption review plan to support ongoing use.

Can a Church Community builder specialist integrate payment tools?

Yes, specialists can configure the two-way integration between CCB and Pushpay to sync gifts and payments. This setup keeps your financial records aligned with member profiles automatically.