Apex Vault Inc. (a Delaware C-Corp) is seeking a highly technical penetration tester and cloud security engineer to evaluate our Phase 1 data-routing infrastructure. You will be working directly under the supervision of our acting vCISO and compliance firm. Your objective is to conduct a targeted technical audit and perimeter penetration test. Your final vulnerability report and technical findings will be used by our vCISO to draft our formal Enterprise Security Attestation. The Environment (High-Level): Our architecture utilizes a custom cloud-based proxy layer to intercept web traffic, sanitize data payloads (stripping specific parameters and PII/PHI), and securely route the sanitized events to authorized endpoints. Project Scope & Deliverables: 1. Architecture & Data Filtration Verification Review our custom edge-routing logic and cloud deployment. Key Objective: Technically verify and document that the architecture successfully intercepts and drops specific, targeted URL parameters and IP addresses prior to downstream transmission. Verify the cloud infrastructure utilizes best practices for network isolation, perimeter defense, and encryption at rest/transit. 2. Perimeter Penetration Test / Vulnerability Assessment Perform a targeted vulnerability assessment on the external-facing proxy layer and application endpoints. Check for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, TLS configuration flaws, and ensure internal compute resources are properly shielded from public access. 3. The Deliverable: Technical Vulnerability Report Provide a comprehensive technical report detailing your methodology, findings, severity levels, and specific remediation guidance. Note: You are not required to write the final compliance attestation; you are providing the raw technical validation to our vCISO. Requirements: Proven experience conducting penetration tests on enterprise cloud environments (specifically AWS). Deep understanding of reverse proxies, edge routing, and web traffic manipulation (e.g., header manipulation, intercepting payloads). Ability to write clean, reproducible technical reports for an executive security team. Note: Specific architectural details, technology stacks, and codebase access will only be provided after the execution of a unilateral NDA and an Upstream Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

We're a US-based IT and systems integration firm building out a Business Central implementation for a client launching a new US distribution branch. We're looking for an experienced, certified Business Central consultant to work as part of our delivery team on a white-label basis — you deliver the ERP core, we own the client relationship, architecture, and surrounding integration layer. This starts as a scoped implementation with strong potential to become an ongoing relationship as we take on additional Business Central engagements. What the client environment looks like New US distribution branch — distribution, not domestic manufacturing (finished product is imported) Fulfillment handled by a third-party logistics provider (3PL) — no in-house warehouse Small initial user base (2–3 full users), expected to grow Parent company runs SAP; the US branch will need data flow/coordination with the parent Microsoft 365 environment throughout Scope of work Advise on Essentials vs. Premium licensing and environment setup Configure Business Central for a US distribution entity: financials, US sales tax, purchasing, inventory Design and build the integration between Business Central and the 3PL (orders out, receipts in, shipment confirmations, inventory sync — API or EDI depending on the 3PL) Design the data flow / integration approach between Business Central and the parent company's SAP (master data, intercompany, consolidation inputs) Handle landed-cost / import handling for incoming goods Integrate US tax automation (e.g., Avalara or Vertex) Data migration and go-live support Document the build for our internal handoff and ongoing management Required Proven Business Central (and/or Dynamics NAV) implementation experience — please cite specific projects Microsoft certification in Business Central (or clear equivalent demonstrable expertise) Hands-on experience integrating BC with 3PL / logistics systems (API and EDI) Experience with US sales tax configuration and a tax engine (Avalara/Vertex) Comfortable working white-label under a prime contractor, with us as the client-facing party Clear written English and reliable communication in US Eastern business hours Strong plus Experience with BC-to-SAP integration or multi-entity / parent-subsidiary setups Distribution, wholesale, food & beverage, or import/export vertical experience Power Platform / Azure Logic Apps integration experience Multi-currency and international consolidation experience To apply, please include Two or three specific BC implementations you led, with your exact role and the integration work involved Your experience connecting BC to a 3PL and to SAP (name the systems) Your certifications Your hourly rate and typical availability A short note on how you'd approach the 3PL + parent-SAP integration for a small distribution branch We value clear communication and clean documentation as much as technical skill. We're building a bench of reliable partners, so a strong fit here means repeat work.

Type: Hourly + Performance Bonus, Long-Term & Ongoing Hours: 20–40 hrs/week to start, scaling toward full-time Where: Remote, US business hours The Short Version: You're an experienced B2B cold caller who's tired of scraped lists, dead numbers, and agencies that ask you to do research on top of dialing. We built ArgoGTM specifically so that doesn't happen to you. You show up, you dial warm, enriched, verified contacts, and you book meetings. That's it. Everything else - the lists, the enrichment, the CRM syncing, the campaign strategy - is already handled before it ever hits your queue. If you're good at this, you'll make real money here, and you'll have a genuine track into full-time GTM work - not just another 3-month gig. Why This Role Is Different: You're never handed a cold list. Every contact you call comes pre-qualified through our enrichment stack with verified mobile numbers, direct emails, and intent signals already attached. You're not guessing who to call or why - you're calling people who already look like a fit. You work across multiple clients, not one company's script. ArgoGTM runs outbound campaigns for a portfolio of B2B clients simultaneously. That means variety in your day, faster skill-building than you'd get grinding one company's pitch for a year, and more total dial volume available to you - which means more shots at meetings and more bonus potential. Your upside is tied to real outcomes, not just activity. On top of your hourly base, you earn performance bonuses for Qualified Held Meetings (QHMs) - meetings that actually happen and actually qualify. Our own commercial model with clients is built around QHMs and downstream deal commission, so we're not incentivized to inflate meeting counts with junk bookings. Quality meetings get rewarded, and so do you. Modern tools, not a legacy dialer and a spreadsheet. A real growth path, not a vague promise. This is a genuine audition for a scaled AI-assisted GTM operation we're actively building out. Callers who consistently perform get first look at: Expanded book of clients and higher-value campaigns Increased commission share as you take on more account ownership A path toward account management or full-time GTM roles as we scale Direct exposure to founders and decision-makers across industries - you'll learn more here in 6 months than in a year at a single-product startup What You'll Actually Do: Make 40–60 outbound dials/day against pre-qualified, enriched lists (no prospecting, no list-building) Run tested pitch scripts and adapt naturally when conversations go off-script Book Qualified Held Meetings on client calendars Log outcomes Join a weekly call review to sharpen technique and share what's working Hit weekly benchmarks on dials, connects, and QHMs booked What We Provide Verified, enriched contact lists with mobiles, direct emails, and intent data - always ready before you dial Tested scripts for cold calls, voicemail, and objection handling, refined across multiple client campaigns Full tech stack access Weekly 1:1 coaching Performance bonuses on QHMs booked and held Benchmark recordings from top performers so you can see exactly what "great" sounds like Clean escalation path — any positive reply moves straight to a senior closer, so you're never stuck babysitting a deal you're not equipped to close Who Thrives Here: 2+ years of B2B outbound cold calling, ideally in tech, SaaS, cybersecurity, or financial services Comfortable running 50+ dials/day and talking to VP/C-level buyers at 25–150 employee companies Handles objections in real conversation, not by reading a script defensively Self-directed - you don't need a manager watching your dial counter to stay sharp Reliable setup: high-speed internet, quiet space, headset Available during US business hours Nice to have, not required to apply: Experience selling to MSPs, IT services, or cybersecurity buyers Familiarity with HubSpot, Apollo, or a parallel dialer (PhoneBurner, Orum, JustCall) A track record of 5+ qualified meetings/week in a past role Compensation: Base hourly rate, set based on experience, paid via Upwork Per-QHM bonus on top of hourly for meetings that show up and qualify Quarterly rate reviews — proven performers get raises on a real cadence, not a vague "someday" Multi-client volume means more dialing opportunity and more bonus potential than a single-account SDR role typically offers The Growth Path, Concretely: Produce consistently for 90 days and we start the conversation about a bigger role: more clients, more commission share, and a track toward full-time GTM work with ArgoGTM as we scale. We evaluate on output, not tenure — if you're producing in month 3, you don't wait until month 12 to talk about it.

We’re a small community-focused nonprofit. We have an existing website built on WordPress that we want fully rebuilt on Squarespace. We’re non-technical, so the most important outcome is a clean, modern, mobile-friendly site that we can update ourselves after launch without needing a developer every time. We’d like all of our current content and functionality carried over, plus a few new tools connected (listed below). What we have now (current WordPress site) Our current site includes: • A homepage with a rotating featured event/banner • An events calendar with individual event pages • A news / blog section with articles • A business directory organized by category (dining, shopping, entertainment, hall rentals, activities & services) • Informational pages: about us, contact, parking & info, available commercial space, grant opportunities, sponsorship, and local resources • A newsletter signup form • Social media links and an embedded social feed (the feed is currently broken and needs to be rebuilt) • Several downloadable PDFs (guides and an annual report) • Google Analytics / Tag Manager tracking What we need 1. A full rebuild of the site on Squarespace, matching or improving on the current structure and content 2. Migration of all existing pages, events, news posts, images, and PDFs (we can help supply anything that doesn’t transfer cleanly) 3. A working events calendar that we can add to and edit ourselves 4. A business directory we can maintain ourselves (add/remove/edit listings) 5. A newsletter signup that connects to our email tool 6. A working, modern social media feed integration 7. A donation / sponsorship option set up for online giving 8. Mobile-responsive design across phone, tablet, and desktop 9. Connection to our existing domain, with SSL/HTTPS and proper redirects from old URLs so we don’t lose search traffic 10. Basic SEO carried over (page titles, meta descriptions, favicon, social share image) Hosting guidance We have not finalized our hosting setup and want your recommendation. Please advise on the best plan and configuration (Squarespace includes hosting, but we want your input on the right plan tier, domain connection, and anything else we should know). We need to own and control all accounts. New tools to integrate We’re adopting some new tools and want them connected at launch: Handoff and live training (important to us) Because we’re non-technical, this is a key part of the job: • A live 2–3 hour training session with our staff (video call or in person) walking through how to update every part of the site and all functionality — adding/editing events, directory listings, news posts, images, text, forms, and any connected tools • A short recorded walkthrough (Loom or similar) we can refer back to later • A simple one-page cheat sheet for routine updates • Admin access and full ownership of the Squarespace account, domain, and any connected tools To apply Please share examples of Squarespace sites you’ve built (nonprofit or directory/events sites a plus), your proposed timeline, and your flat-fee quote. Let us know if you also offer ongoing maintenance.

Overview We are looking for an experienced SaaS UI/UX designer or product design team to help modernize the interface of an established B2B SaaS platform called Pavement Layers. ....our SAAS is www.pavementlayers.com...there is a free sign up to see it all? The product is already built, stable, and actively used by customers. We are not looking to rebuild the system. We want to modernize the user experience, navigation, page layouts, forms, dashboards, tables, reports, and settings screens while preserving the existing functionality. We have already started creating visual design concepts for several pages, including dashboard, company settings, users, edit user, permission guide, accounts, logo upload, and sales performance. We need someone who can turn this direction into a professional, consistent, developer-ready design system. Project Goals Create a modern, clean, consistent SaaS interface that makes Pavement Layers easier for customers to use. The redesign should include: Modern dashboard layout Improved left-side navigation and top navigation Cleaner tables and filters Better settings organization Clearer user permissions interface Improved forms and edit screens Modern report pages Consistent buttons, cards, icons, status badges, modals, and dropdowns Developer-ready Figma files and component system Important Requirement This is a UI/UX modernization project, not a complete software rebuild. The current backend and business logic should remain intact. The goal is to create a reusable design system that our developers can apply across the existing application. Current Product Areas The SaaS includes modules such as: Dashboard Leads Prospects Accounts Contacts Proposals Calendar Reports History Company Settings Users and permissions Proposal settings Estimating and pricing Exports QuickBooks / integrations Deliverables Needed We would like the selected designer/team to provide: Full screen inventory structure Recommended navigation map Figma design system Reusable components Page templates Redesigned high-priority screens Developer handoff notes Responsive behavior guidance Table, form, modal, dropdown, and report patterns QA checklist for design consistency Design System Should Include Colors Typography Spacing Sidebar navigation Top navigation Buttons Cards Tables Forms Filters Search bars Action dropdowns Tabs Badges Icons Modals Upload components Permission matrix Dashboard KPI cards Report layouts High-Priority Pages We would likely start with: Dashboard Accounts list Users list Edit User Permission Guide Company Settings overview Proposal Settings Sales Performance / Sales Targets Logo upload Reports / Exports Ideal Candidate You should have experience with: B2B SaaS design Legacy software modernization Figma design systems Developer handoff Complex tables and dashboards Settings/admin interfaces Role-based permissions UI CRM or field service software is a plus Working with existing development teams What We Will Provide Current screenshots Existing page examples Visual concepts already created Branding direction Current module structure Developer availability for implementation questions What We Need From You Please include: Examples of SaaS redesign work Examples of Figma design systems Your process for redesigning legacy software How you handle developer handoff Estimated timeline Whether you can work page-by-page after creating the master system Whether you have experience using AI tools such as Figma AI, v0, Cursor, or similar tools to speed up design and handoff Expected Outcome We want Pavement Layers to feel like a modern, professional SaaS product while keeping the existing system stable and functional.

Senior React Native Engineer — Take Over & Launch a Consumer Social App We're looking for a senior React Native engineer to take ownership of an existing, fully-built consumer social media app and get it to App Store launch quality. The app already works. A previous developer built it end to end, and we have a complete, functioning codebase. What we need now is an experienced engineer to take the wheel, harden it, and ship it: tighten the design, fix the speed, clean up the backend, eliminate bugs, and make every feature work exactly as intended. This is a polish-and-launch role, not a build-from-scratch role, so we want someone genuinely strong at improving an existing codebase rather than rewriting it. This is a video-first social product — an infinite media feed, video upload and playback, user profiles, direct messaging, notifications, and engagement/retention mechanics. Think of the surface area of a modern social app, and our bar is that it should feel as smooth and fast as the top social apps on the store. Right now it's close, and we need someone to take it the last mile. What you'll own Performance & smoothness — profile and fix slow screens, janky scrolling, slow cold starts, memory issues, and re-render problems. Feed and video playback in particular must be flawless. Design polish — tighten spacing, animations, transitions, and component consistency so the UI looks and feels professionally finished. Backend cleanup — review and improve the backend: data models, queries, API/edge functions, security rules, storage, and the media pipeline. Efficient, reliable, and ready for real users. Bug elimination — hunt down and fix every bug; deliver a stable, well-tested app. Feature completeness — make sure all existing features work as envisioned, end to end, with proper edge-case and error handling. App Store launch — get it through Apple App Store review: build config, signing, App Store Connect, privacy/permissions, store technical requirements. (Android is a likely follow-on.) The stack you'll be working in Frontend: Expo + React Native + TypeScript, Expo Router (Reanimated and EAS Build/Submit a plus) Backend: a managed cloud backend with Postgres, authentication, file/object storage, realtime subscriptions, and row-level security (BaaS-style; comfortable with SQL, policies, and serverless/edge functions) Video: a managed video pipeline for direct uploads, transcoding, and adaptive HLS streaming, plus object storage and CDN delivery Notifications: push notifications (OneSignal or similar) Payments: Stripe integration experience is a plus Native device APIs: comfort with camera, media library, background tasks, location, and notifications; able to write/maintain native modules when needed Tooling: Git, EAS, environment management, basic CI/CD, crash/error monitoring (e.g., Sentry) Must-haves 4+ years building production React Native apps, with shipped App Store apps you can show us Deep, demonstrable experience profiling and optimizing React Native performance (list/image/video tuning, memoization, startup and bundle optimization) Strong with a Postgres / BaaS-style backend (schema design, SQL, security rules, serverless functions) Real experience with video upload and playback Have taken an app through Apple App Store review to a live release Excellent written English, proactive communication, and comfort owning a codebase someone else wrote Nice-to-haves Realtime/social feed and messaging at scale, Reanimated/gesture-heavy UI, Stripe or marketplace payment flows, crash analytics and feature flags, and prior experience launching a consumer/social app. How we work Small, fast-moving founding team with direct access to the founder and quick decisions. We'll start with a short paid trial task so we can both confirm fit before committing to ongoing work; strong performers move into an ongoing, long-term engagement. Some overlap with US Central time is required. An NDA is required before code access. To apply, please include: Links to 1–3 App Store apps you've built and your exact role on each A time you made an existing React Native app dramatically faster or smoother — what was slow, what you did, and the measured result Your experience with video upload/playback and with a Postgres/BaaS backend Your weekly availability and your US-Central overlap Start your reply with the word "SMOOTH" so we know you read this. Generic proposals will be ignored.

About Us ** Looking for a full-time freelancer for part-time work** We are a Charlotte, NC based agency that is a hands on partner for small to medium sized businesses covering project management, operations management, creative, and technical execution. What You’ll Do - Own client projects end to end: scope, timeline, budget, and delivery, from kickoff through close. - Run ClickUp as the single source of truth. Build workspaces, structure tasks, and keep every project current and accurate. - Lead client communication: status updates, regular check-ins, and clear monthly reporting that shows progress and value. - Coordinate cross-functional teams of designers, developers, and strategists, keeping everyone aligned and unblocked. - Set milestones and hold both the team and the client to them. - Manage scope actively. Catch scope creep early and handle it before it becomes a problem. - Identify risks ahead of time and put mitigation plans in place. - Plan capacity and resourcing across contractors so work lands on the right people at the right time. - QA deliverables before they reach the client, ensuring quality and completeness. - Improve how we work. Build and refine processes and SOPs that make delivery smoother. What We’re Looking For - 8+ years of professional project management experience, ideally in an agency or client services setting. - PMP, CSM, or similar certification - Hands-on expertise in ClickUp, or deep experience in a comparable platform with the ability to ramp fast. - A track record managing multiple concurrent client accounts without dropping balls. - Strong client-facing communication. You can lead a call, write a clean update, and deliver hard news calmly. - Comfortable owning timelines and budgets and making decisions without close supervision. - Skilled at translating client goals into clear, actionable plans for a delivery team. - Self-directed, reliable, and organized. Nice to Have - Experience with HubSpot - Background in creative, web, or technical delivery - Familiarity with automation tools (Zapier or similar) Key Details This is a contract engagement to start, scoped around specific deliverables, with strong potential for ongoing or retainer work for the right person. - Role: Ongoing client project work starting with part-time hours, with potential for full-time. - Availability: Must be available to support Pacific Time Zone business hours. - Work Environment: Flexible, remote work with a focus on delivering quality results while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. - Personality Fit: We value kind-hearted individuals with a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and a good sense of humor. A strong work ethic means honoring commitments and respecting everyone, not working excessive hours. Why Join Us? We encourage autonomy, collaboration, and innovation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving unique challenges, thrives in a flexible environment, and wants consistent work that fits their schedule. To Apply: If this sounds like a good fit, start your application with the word "code" to show that you’ve read the entire post. We look forward to working with someone who shares our values and passion for delivering excellent work. NO AGENCIES, and we do require your camera to be on for all interviews and client work.

About BostonSpeaks BostonSpeaks helps professionals overcome public speaking anxiety through coaching, courses, workshops, and digital education. We're a growing, financially disciplined small business, and we're looking for a reliable bookkeeper who can also keep us on top of our S-corp tax obligations and give us confidence in our numbers. This is an ongoing, part-time contract role. We value people who take ownership, communicate clearly, and treat our numbers with the same care we'd give them ourselves. What You'll Do You'll own our day-to-day bookkeeping and help us stay ahead of our tax obligations. Bookkeeping (QuickBooks Online) - Categorize transactions and reconcile accounts monthly - Keep income, expenses, and owner activity accurately recorded - Deliver clean monthly financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) we can actually trust - Keep our chart of accounts organized and consistent - Flag discrepancies, unusual activity, or anything that doesn't look right, before it becomes a problem S-Corp Quarterly Estimates (and potential future Tax work) - Calculate and prepare quarterly estimated tax payments for our S-corp (one entity), so there are no year-end surprises - Help us understand our estimated tax liability throughout the year so we can plan cash flow - Review reasonable owner compensation (W-2 salary vs. distributions) and flag anything that needs attention - Make sure owner payroll and distributions are accounted for correctly - Coordinate with our tax preparer at year-end (or file/coordinate the 1120-S if you're qualified) - Answer our finance and S-corp tax questions in plain English Who We're Looking For - Solid bookkeeping experience, ideally with U.S. small businesses - Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online - Experience with S-corp taxes and quarterly estimated payments (reasonable comp, distributions vs. payroll, etc.) - Detail-oriented and accurate—you double-check your work - Clear, proactive communicator who responds promptly - Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive financial information - Comfortable working independently and managing recurring deadlines Nice to Have - CPA, EA, or bookkeeping certification (QuickBooks ProAdvisor a plus) - Experience with coaching, education, or service-based businesses - Familiarity with Profit First or similar cash-management frameworks - Experience working with an external tax preparer / collaborating on year-end filings Budget This is an ongoing engagement with a monthly retainer of $200–$300, covering monthly bookkeeping and quarterly estimate support, depending on experience and scope. We're looking for a long-term partner, not a one-off project. To Apply Step 1: Reply to us here on Upwork with a short message telling us: Your experience with QuickBooks Online and S-corps Your availability and confirmation that the $200–$250/month retainer works for you Any relevant certifications Step 2: Record a short Loom video (about 2 minutes) answering these questions: Briefly introduce yourself and your bookkeeping/tax background. Why you? What do you know about us? Paste the Loom link in your Upwork reply. Applications without a Loom video won't be considered. We review every application and reply to those who are a strong fit. We look forward to hearing from you.

Title: Short-Form Video Researcher + Editor for Reaction YouTube Channel We run a weekly reaction-style YouTube channel (think Cody & Ko / ItalianBach energy — two guys, a couch, and stuff that's actually funny). We need someone to handle the part of the workflow we don't have time for: hunting down the clips and stitching them into a single video we can sit down and react to. What you'll do each week: We send you the week's topic or theme (e.g., "weirdest TikTok cooking hacks," "guys getting humbled at the gym," "AI fails of the month"). You scour TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts for the funniest, weirdest, most reaction-worthy clips on that theme. You compile them into one 5–10 minute video — clean cuts, no fluff, good pacing, ordered so the bangers don't all hit in the first 90 seconds. You deliver the final compilation. What we need from you: You actually watch reaction channels. A real feel for internet humor — what's trending, what's already played out, what's about to pop. Editing chops sharp enough to make a compilation feel like one video, not a playlist. FCPX, Premiere, CapCut, DaVinci — we don't care which, just that the final cut is tight. Reliable weekly turnaround. We shoot on Sundays, so we need the comp in hand by Saturday morning. Over time, you'll start learning our sense of humor and getting ahead of us on what to send — that's the version of this role we're hiring for long-term.

Design Vendor Outreach Assistant for Remodeling Option Books — $5-$15/hr We are a remodeling / home improvement business looking for a reliable, organized, and phone-comfortable Design Vendor Outreach Assistant to help us build repeatable kitchen and basement option books. This is a support role, not a licensed architect role, not a high-end custom designer role, and not a full construction estimator role. We need someone who can help gather, organize, and present real product information from local vendors so our owner can give clients clear, simple, professional design options. The hourly budget for this role is $5-$15/hr. Because of that budget, we are open to entry-level or intermediate candidates, design assistants, organized virtual assistants with interior design interest or experience, customer service people, vendor research assistants, and candidates willing to learn our process. The most important traits are: Organization Phone confidence Clear written notes Ability to follow directions Comfort calling vendors and clients when authorized Attention to detail Willingness to research real local products, not random online ideas Main Goal We want to stop creating every project from scratch during client visits. The goal is to build simple, repeatable option books with 3-4 package options for kitchens and basements. These option books should help the owner walk into a client meeting and show clear choices such as: Budget Option Mid-Range Option Premium Option Optional Fourth Style / Package Each package should be based on real products that can actually be sourced from local vendors. We do not want random Pinterest-style ideas that look nice but cannot realistically be ordered, priced, or scheduled. The owner will provide project direction, prints, measurements, and final approval. Your job is to help organize vendor information, product information, client materials, and call notes. Location and Calling Requirement Talent may be located anywhere, but you must be able to make outbound phone calls and send emails during U.S. Eastern business hours. Calls may include local vendors in or around: Martinsburg, WV Winchester, VA Hagerstown, MD Frederick, MD Nearby surrounding areas You should feel comfortable calling: Cabinet suppliers Countertop companies Flooring stores Material suppliers Showrooms Local building material vendors Other home improvement suppliers The purpose of these calls is to confirm information such as: Product availability SKU / product numbers Rough price tier Typical lead time Product lines carried Ordering process Vendor contact person Showroom appointment process Whether they work with contractors / remodelers You may also be asked to make simple outbound client coordination calls, but only when authorized by the owner. Client calls may include: Confirming a client received their option sheet Asking which design package they prefer Collecting missing selection information Scheduling or confirming a showroom visit Following up on a simple owner-approved question You will not be expected to high-pressure sell, negotiate construction pricing, promise project timelines, approve design choices, or make final decisions without owner approval. What You Will Help Build 1. Local Vendor Matrix You will help create and maintain a vendor list for products such as: Cabinets Countertops Flooring Trim / finish materials Other useful remodeling products The vendor matrix should include: Vendor name Phone number Email Website Location Main contact person if available Product categories Product lines carried Typical lead time Rough price tier Ordering notes Showroom notes Call notes 2. Kitchen Option Book Draft You will help create a simple kitchen option book with 3-4 package options. Each package may include: Cabinet style / color direction Countertop option Flooring option Hardware or finish notes if available Vendor / source SKU or product identifier if available Rough price tier Typical lead time Simple client-facing description Example package structure: Kitchen Package 1: Budget / Clean Basic Kitchen Package 2: Mid-Range / Modern Warm Kitchen Package 3: Premium / Elevated Finish Kitchen Package 4: Optional Style / Popular Local Choice 3. Basement Option Book Draft You will help create a simple basement option book with 3-4 package options. Each package may include: Flooring option Cabinet / bar option if applicable Paint / trim direction Finish notes Vendor / source SKU or product identifier if available Rough price tier Typical lead time Simple client-facing description Example package structure: Basement Package 1: Budget / Durable Basic Basement Package 2: Mid-Range / Family Finished Space Basement Package 3: Premium / Entertainment Finish Basement Package 4: Optional Style / Rental or Utility-Friendly Finish 4. Client Selection Sheet You will help create or fill out a simple client selection sheet so choices are easy to track. The selection sheet should include: Client name Project type Selected package Cabinet selection Countertop selection Flooring selection Paint / trim / finish selection Vendor / source SKU or product number if available Lead time Notes Approval / sign-off section The goal is to make it easy for the owner and client to see exactly what was selected. 5. Simple Client Presentation Pages You may help create clean, simple presentation pages in: Canva Google Docs PowerPoint PDF Google Slides Another agreed tool The presentation should be easy for the owner to reuse with future clients. The design does not need to be overly fancy. It needs to be: Clear Organized Professional Easy to understand Easy to update Based on real vendor-backed products What This Role Is NOT This is not a licensed architecture role. This is not a full engineering role. This is not a high-end luxury interior design role. This is not a construction estimating role. This is not a role where you make final promises to clients. This is not just making pretty mood boards. This is a practical support role focused on vendor outreach, product organization, simple design package support, and client coordination. Important Phone Call Expectations You must be comfortable making outbound calls. You should be able to speak professionally and clearly when calling vendors or owner-approved clients. For vendor calls, you may ask questions like: “Hi, I’m calling on behalf of a local remodeling company. We are building a vendor list for kitchen and basement projects. Do you carry cabinet lines suitable for remodel projects?” “Can you tell me your typical lead time for cabinets / countertops / flooring?” “Do you have product numbers or SKU information available for commonly used options?” “Do you work with contractors or remodeling companies?” “Who would be the best contact person for future product questions?” “Do you have a showroom, catalog, or product sheet we can reference?” For client coordination calls, you may ask simple owner-approved questions like: “Hi, I’m calling on behalf of the remodeling team to confirm that you received the option sheet.” “Do you know which package you are leaning toward, or would you like the owner to follow up with you?” “Would you like help scheduling a showroom visit?” Again, you will not make final promises, pricing commitments, or schedule commitments without owner approval. Tools That Are Helpful You do not need to know every tool listed below, but experience with any of these is helpful: Google Sheets Excel Google Docs Canva PowerPoint Google Slides PDF creation Basic CRM notes AutoCAD SketchUp Chief Architect 2020 Design Interior design tools Vendor research tools The main tools we expect are simple: Phone Email Google Sheets or Excel Canva / Docs / PowerPoint for simple presentation pages Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who is: Organized Reliable Detail-oriented Comfortable making phone calls Good at taking notes Able to follow a process Interested in remodeling, design, or home improvement Able to gather and organize vendor information Able to communicate clearly with the owner Comfortable working during U.S. Eastern business hours when calls are needed You do not need to be a master designer, but you should understand or be willing to learn how kitchen and basement finish selections work. First Paid Test Project For the first paid test, we would like 5-10 hours of work. The test may include: Researching local cabinet, countertop, and flooring vendors Calling or emailing a small list of vendors Documenting vendor contact information Gathering lead time and product information Creating a simple vendor matrix Creating one sample option-book page The sample option-book page should include 3 finish packages for either a kitchen or basement: Budget Option Mid-Range Option Premium Option Each package should include: Product direction Vendor / source SKU or product placeholder Price tier Lead time Short client-facing notes If the test goes well, this can become ongoing work. Ongoing Work May Include After the test, ongoing work may include: Updating the vendor matrix Calling vendors for current lead times Helping build Kitchen Option Book v1 Helping build Basement Option Book v1 Creating client selection sheets Preparing simple presentation pages Making owner-approved client coordination calls Organizing product details Keeping vendor information updated Helping the owner prepare for client meetings Pay Range This job is posted at $5-$15/hr. Because of this budget, we understand that the person may not be a senior kitchen designer. We are looking for a strong assistant who is organized, phone-comfortable, and able to support the design/vendor process. The best fit may be: Design assistant Interior design student or junior designer Virtual assistant with vendor research experience Customer service person with remodeling/design interest Procurement assistant Administrative assistant with strong phone skills Remodeling assistant Someone willing to learn and follow a clear process To Apply, Please Answer These Questions Are you able to make outbound phone calls to U.S. vendors during Eastern Time business hours? Are you comfortable calling cabinet, countertop, flooring, and material suppliers to ask for product availability, SKU/product numbers, rough price tiers, and lead times? Are you comfortable making simple owner-approved client coordination calls, such as confirming selections, asking follow-up questions, or scheduling a showroom visit? Have you done any interior design, remodeling, vendor research, product sourcing, customer service, or administrative support work before? What tools do you know? For example: Google Sheets, Excel, Canva, PowerPoint, Google Docs, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Chief Architect, or other tools. How would you organize vendor information after a phone call? What is your availability during U.S. Eastern business hours? Are you comfortable documenting call notes clearly after each vendor or client call? Please include the phrase “option book” in your response so we know you read the full post. Final Note We are looking for someone practical, organized, and comfortable communicating by phone. The goal is to create a repeatable design support system that helps the owner sell faster, reduce confusion, and give clients clear product options. This role is about turning local vendor information into a clean, usable system for kitchen and basement remodeling projects.