**About Us Shaka Guide is a travel app that offers GPS-guided audio tours across Hawaii, national parks, and scenic destinations throughout the United States. We help travelers explore destinations at their own pace through engaging, location-based storytelling. We're celebrating our 10-year anniversary and have recently expanded our library to more than 100 tours. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced PR professional to help increase brand awareness through consistent earned media coverage. **What We're Looking For We're seeking a freelance PR specialist with a proven track record of securing earned media placements in digital publications. Our primary goal is to increase brand awareness through coverage in online travel, tourism, lifestyle, outdoor recreation, consumer technology, and news outlets. We're looking for someone who understands how to develop compelling story angles, build relationships with journalists, and generate media opportunities throughout the year. This role is focused on media relations, pitching, and earned media generation. We are not looking for social media management, influencer marketing, paid advertising, SEO, or content marketing services. While we have exciting company milestones to leverage, we're specifically looking for someone who can identify and pitch compelling stories year-round—not just around major announcements, product launches, or anniversaries. **Responsibilities Develop newsworthy story angles based on travel trends, seasonal opportunities, company developments, and industry insights Build and maintain targeted media lists Pitch journalists, editors, producers, newsletter writers, and podcast hosts Secure earned media placements in relevant digital publications Draft press releases and media materials as needed Identify proactive media opportunities throughout the year Monitor relevant editorial calendars and industry trends Provide monthly reporting on outreach activity and media coverage Conduct bi-weekly touchbases Advise on PR strategy and positioning **Ideal Experience Proven success securing earned media coverage Experience working with travel, tourism, hospitality, outdoor recreation, destination marketing, or consumer technology brands Strong media outreach and relationship-building skills Experience pitching digital publications and online media outlets Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and proactively generate story ideas **When Applying Please include: Tell us about your experience working with travel, tourism, hospitality, outdoor recreation, or consumer technology brands. What results would you consider realistic during the first 90 days of an engagement? What is your preferred pricing structure and monthly rate? In a few sentences, describe your approach to generating earned media coverage for a company like Shaka Guide. **Success Metrics We will evaluate success based on: Quality and relevance of earned media placements Consistency and volume of media outreach Growth in brand visibility and awareness Ability to generate media opportunities beyond major company announcements Development of long-term relationships with relevant media contacts Budget: Open to proposals based on experience and scope. **Screener Questions: Please share 3-5 earned media placements that you personally secured, including the publication and your role in obtaining the coverage. What types of digital publications would you initially target for us? What reporting do you provide, and how do you measure success?

We are looking for a talented digital illustrator to create a series of custom illustrations representing the industries our company serves. These illustrations will be used in marketing materials, brochures, website content, social media, and sales collateral. Our company provides mechanical systems, equipment, and service solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. We need someone who can take our rough concepts, reference images, and industry notes and turn them into clean, professional, visually engaging illustrations that accurately represent each environment. We have a clear idea of the style and layout we like and can provide sample images for reference. However, we need an illustrator who can recreate the concept in a polished, original illustration style that fits our brand and can be used across multiple industries. Initial Project Scope: To start, we need at least 8-10 custom illustrations. Potential industries include: * Data Centers / Mission Critical Facilities * Healthcare / Hospitals * Manufacturing / Processing * Food & Beverage * Pharma & Biotech * Poultry Processing * Breweries * Crab Houses / Seafood Processing Each illustration should show a facility or industry environment and visually connect the types of mechanical systems and equipment that support that operation. This may include items such as: * Boilers / steam systems * Compressed air systems * Pumps * Filtration * HVAC / mechanical systems * Process equipment * Utility rooms or mechanical rooms * Production or processing areas What We’re Looking For: The ideal illustrator will have experience creating polished digital illustrations for business, technical, industrial, manufacturing, or architectural use. We are looking for someone who can balance visual appeal with accuracy. These do not need to be engineering drawings, but they should feel believable and professional. Required Skills: * Strong digital illustration skills * Ability to create clean, branded, professional artwork * Experience with technical, industrial, manufacturing, or architectural illustration preferred * Strong attention to detail * Ability to work from reference images and written direction * Ability to create consistent illustrations across multiple industries * Comfortable revising based on feedback Deliverables: For each illustration, we would like: * High-resolution final artwork * Editable source files (illustrator if possible) * Web-ready file formats * Print-ready file formats * Consistent style across the full series To Apply: Please include: * Examples of similar illustration work, especially industrial, technical, architectural, or business-focused illustrations * Your process for developing an illustration from a rough concept or reference image * Estimated timeline for one illustration * Pricing for one illustration and/or a package of 5 illustrations * Confirmation that the final artwork will be original and available for commercial use Screening Question: Have you created illustrations for industrial, manufacturing, architectural, engineering, or technical environments before? Please share the closest example from your portfolio.

Short-Term Virtual Assistant — Studio Launch Support About us Wise Body Solutions is a clinical movement studio in Plymouth, Michigan — Reformer Pilates, yoga, mobility work, Rolfing, massage, and physical therapy, built around a proprietary movement assessment. We're mid-launch, moving fast, and building something real. What we need We're looking for someone who's been part of a studio launch before and knows what that actually looks like day to day — not someone who needs the playbook explained. This is a short-term engagement: it runs until our in-house team is fully ramped on these tasks, likely a matter of weeks. For that window, we need someone who can step in and move at full speed immediately. The owner is buried in work and needs some pinch relief. What you'll actually do **Phone-based work:** - Return calls to leads who've shown interest in our movement assessment — following up, answering questions, helping get them scheduled **Building our local footprint:** - Help us establish and grow our presence in the Plymouth community — coordinating with local organizations and getting WBS visible in the right places as we launch **Digital/social coverage:** - Manage our social media posting on a temporary basis (content creation, ideas for posts but voice, branding and visual direction will be provided — this is execution, not strategy development) **Momence (our scheduling/client platform):** - Build out lead capture forms and automated email sequences inside Momence (this project is started but needs to be moved along faster than I can do it myself) - You'll need scoped access (not full account access) to do this — **you must already be familiar with Momence specifically.** This is a short engagement, so we need someone who can move without ramp-up time on the platform. What we're looking for - Real experience with a studio launch or opening — you know what this phase actually demands - Comfortable making and taking phone calls professionally — this isn't a chat-only VA role - Can learn a business's voice quickly and represent it accurately without sounding scripted - **Hands-on experience with Momence specifically** — not a comparable platform, Momence itself - Available to start quickly and work consistent hours for a short, defined window --- **To apply:** Tell us about a studio launch or opening you've supported before, and your direct experience with Momence. A short note on your availability for a quick-start, short-term engagement is appreciated.

We are a fast-growing telecom / AI-First CPaaS serving sms and voice API's. We are building the first AI-first communications platform (SMS, Voice, RCS, AI agents) designed for speed, simplicity, and real-world business outcomes. We are not looking for a “task completer.” We are looking for a true senior engineer who: thinks in systems moves fast makes decisions independently writes clean, scalable code uses AI tools (Claude, etc.) as a force multiplier ⚠️ Read This First *DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE PRETENDING TO BE IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY. PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED. Most applicants will not be a fit. If you need: detailed tickets hand-holding constant direction This is NOT the role for you. If you are the type of engineer who: sees a problem and solves it end-to-end improves architecture without being asked ships quickly without sacrificing quality You will thrive here. What You’ll Do Build and ship full-stack features across our platform (messaging, voice, AI workflows) Make architectural decisions (not just implement) Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability Work directly with founders (no PM layers) Move from idea → production very quickly What We Expect (Non-Negotiable) 5+ years real full-stack experience (not just titles) Strong backend experience (Node.js / APIs / infra) Strong frontend experience (React or similar) Experience building production systems at scale Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction High ownership mentality Bonus (but highly valuable) Experience with telecom / CPaaS / messaging Experience with AI integrations (LLMs, agents, workflows) Experience optimizing performance at scale Startup experience (especially early-stage or fast growth) How We Work Small, high-output team Very fast iteration cycles No unnecessary meetings High trust, high expectations We use AI tools heavily (Claude, etc.) — you should too What We Care About Most Not your resume. We care about: How you think How you build How fast you execute The quality of your code To Apply Please include: Links to projects you’ve built (real production work) A short explanation of: a system you designed end-to-end a difficult technical decision you made independently Your GitHub Optional (but strong signal): Share how you use AI (Claude, etc.) in your workflow Compensation Competitive (based on experience) Long-term opportunity with a fast-growing, profitable company If you are truly senior, this will feel obvious. If not, this role will be very uncomfortable. **THIS IS A FT, HOURLY ROLE. PROVIDE YOUR REQUESTED HOURLY RATE IN PROPOSAL**

Full Charge Bookkeeper | Remote | Contract to Hire HWA | North Carolina $25/hour | 35 to 40 hours per week Who We Are HWA is an outsourced accounting and advisory firm based in North Carolina. We handle the back office for a portfolio of small business clients, trade contractors, service businesses, owner-operators, so they can stay focused on what they actually do. Our team is fully remote, 100% US-based, and built around the idea that good accounting is quiet. No drama, no surprises, no disappearing act when things get complicated. We are a growing firm and this is a real position with a real future. We are not looking for someone to fill a seat. We are looking for someone who wants to build something with us. The Role This is a full charge bookkeeper position supporting our small business portfolio, primarily trade and service businesses with straightforward books and owners who need reliable, consistent back office support. You will carry up to 20 clients, work independently between monthly check-ins with your assigned Senior Accountant, and be the person those clients count on to keep things current and accurate. About 80% of the work is steady maintenance bookkeeping. The other 20% is catch-up and cleanup when new clients come on board behind on their records. You do not need to be a cleanup specialist to get this job, but you do need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves when a new client's books are a mess. What You Will Do Manage full cycle bookkeeping for up to 20 small business clients inside QuickBooks Online Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance sheet accounts monthly Record and categorize transactions, manage accounts payable and receivable, and handle payroll entry Maintain a properly detailed fixed asset schedule, including accurate categorization by asset type, acquisition date, cost, and accumulated depreciation. Complete monthly close and prepare financial reports for Senior Accountant review Communicate through Microsoft Teams and Outlook Participate in one structured weekly touchpoint with your Senior Accountant Contribute to catch-up and cleanup projects as clients are onboarded What We Need From You Minimum two years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience working actual client files Full cycle bookkeeping competency: reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll entry, and monthly close The ability to carry a client load and work independently without frequent check-ins Reliable availability between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern for meetings and client coordination US-based with a dedicated remote work setup Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Outlook, or a genuine willingness to get there fast Where This Can Go We promote from within because it is better for our clients and better for our team. The Senior Accountant role at HWA is a player-coach position. You are still doing the work, and you are also reviewing junior work, managing client relationships directly, and taking on the more complex projects that require more experience. Multi-year cleanups. Backlog payroll reconstructions. Clients with multiple entities or messier histories. We will not pretend we pay what a Big Four firm pays, because we do not. What we offer is a real path, a manageable workload, and a firm that is growing in a direction that creates opportunity for the people who helped build it. If you are ready to move into a Senior Accountant role in two years, we want to be the place where that happens. How This Works This role begins as an Upwork contract at $25 per hour, 35 to 40 hours per week. No overtime required. You will receive a written 30-60-90 plan with your offer that outlines exactly what we expect from you and when. Candidates who meet those benchmarks at 90 days move to a full-time hired position. The plan is not a gotcha. It is a map. This role requires consistent availability between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday. We are a remote team and we run on trust. If you cannot reliably hold those hours for meetings and client coordination, this is not the right fit. In Your Proposal, Please Answer These Five Questions Proposals that do not answer all five will not be considered. Q1. It is the first of the month. Time to close out last month. Walk us through your month-end close process. Be as specific as possible. We want to know what you actually do and in what order, not a description of what month-end close is. Name the accounts. Name the steps. Tell us what you do when something does not tie. Q2. Describe your QuickBooks Online experience. Not how many years, but what you actually do in it. Which features and workflows are you in every day? Which have you had to figure out the hard way? What are QBO's limitations that you have learned to work around? Q3. How many clients are you currently managing or have managed at one time? What industries were they in? Be specific about the number and the types of businesses. Q4. Tell us about a time you inherited a client's books and found them in poor condition. What did you find and what did you do? We are not asking for a horror story. We are asking whether you have done this before and how you think when you walk into a mess. Specifics matter more than polish here. Q5. Walk us through your typical weekday. We are not looking for a perfect 9-to-5 answer. We are looking for an honest one. Do you drop kids at school and need 20 minutes at 8:40? Do you go to the gym at lunch? Do you hard-stop at 3:00 PM but come back after 5:00 for independent work? Say so. To Apply Submit your proposal through Upwork with answers to all five questions above and the words "I am ready to close some books" at the very top. Resumes and cover letters are optional. Just answer the questions honestly and let us take it from there. We are a small team and we hire carefully. If you are the right person, you will know it from this description and we will know it from your answers.

We are a fast-growing telecom / AI-First CPaaS serving sms and voice API's. We are building the first AI-first communications platform (SMS, Voice, RCS, AI agents) designed for speed, simplicity, and real-world business outcomes. We are not looking for a “task completer.” We are looking for a true senior engineer who: thinks in systems moves fast makes decisions independently writes clean, scalable code uses AI tools (Claude, etc.) as a force multiplier ⚠️ Read This First *DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE PRETENDING TO BE IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY. PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED. Most applicants will not be a fit. If you need: detailed tickets hand-holding constant direction This is NOT the role for you. If you are the type of engineer who: sees a problem and solves it end-to-end improves architecture without being asked ships quickly without sacrificing quality You will thrive here. What You’ll Do Build and ship full-stack features across our platform (messaging, voice, AI workflows) Make architectural decisions (not just implement) Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability Work directly with founders (no PM layers) Move from idea → production very quickly What We Expect (Non-Negotiable) 5+ years real full-stack experience (not just titles) Strong backend experience (Node.js / APIs / infra) Strong frontend experience (React or similar) Experience building production systems at scale Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction High ownership mentality Bonus (but highly valuable) Experience with telecom / CPaaS / messaging Experience with AI integrations (LLMs, agents, workflows) Experience optimizing performance at scale Startup experience (especially early-stage or fast growth) How We Work Small, high-output team Very fast iteration cycles No unnecessary meetings High trust, high expectations We use AI tools heavily (Claude, etc.) — you should too What We Care About Most Not your resume. We care about: How you think How you build How fast you execute The quality of your code To Apply Please include: Links to projects you’ve built (real production work) A short explanation of: a system you designed end-to-end a difficult technical decision you made independently Your GitHub Optional (but strong signal): Share how you use AI (Claude, etc.) in your workflow Compensation Competitive (based on experience) Long-term opportunity with a fast-growing, profitable company If you are truly senior, this will feel obvious. If not, this role will be very uncomfortable. **THIS IS A FT, HOURLY ROLE. PROVIDE YOUR REQUESTED HOURLY RATE IN PROPOSAL**

Summary: We are building Sphere Inc., an AI-powered SaaS platform focused on the real estate industry. The product is currently in the MVP stage, and we are looking for a strong full-stack developer who can help us build, refine, and launch the first working version. The platform is designed to help real estate businesses automate daily operations, improve decision-making, and use AI agents to support workflows such as property management, lead handling, deal analysis, document processing, reporting, and business automation. This is not a basic website project. We are building a real SaaS product with a modern frontend, reliable backend, AI-powered workflows, and scalable AWS infrastructure. Current Project Status: The product vision and core direction are already defined. We are currently shaping the MVP workflows, user experience, and technical structure. At this stage, our main need is execution. We need someone who can help turn the concept into a working MVP that can be tested with real users. Some workflows are still being refined, so we are looking for a developer who can contribute both technically and practically — not just write code from fixed tickets. Current Progress & Bottlenecks We have a clear direction, but need support with - Structuring the MVP architecture - Building the frontend and backend features - Designing practical AI agent workflows - Connecting AI features with real estate data and user actions - Setting up AWS infrastructure for development and deployment - Creating a clean experience for non-technical business users - Prioritizing the most important MVP features The main bottleneck right now is moving from concept/prototype stage into a stable, usable product. We are looking for someone who has experience with - Building SaaS products from MVP to production - Full-stack development with Python, Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript - Frontend development using React, Next.js, or similar frameworks - Backend APIs, database design, authentication, and user roles - AI agents, LLM integrations, workflow automation, or RAG - AWS deployment, storage, monitoring, and security - Real estate platforms, CRMs, property data, document workflows, reporting, or automation tools - Writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code Tech Stack: Python, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, React or Next.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, REST APIs, and AI/LLM tools such as OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, LangGraph, or similar frameworks. Responsibilities: - Build frontend and backend features for the MVP - Design and implement AI-powered workflows and agent features - Connect APIs, databases, authentication, and user roles - Set up or improve AWS infrastructure - Help prioritize features and identify technical risks - Communicate progress clearly and regularly Some Knowledge That Is a Plus: - Real estate CRM, property management, brokerage, acquisitions, or leasing platform experience - AWS Bedrock, LangChain, LangGraph, or vector databases - Multi-tenant SaaS architecture - Stripe or subscription billing - DevOps, Docker, CI/CD, and testing - Analytics dashboards, reporting tools, or document automation The ideal candidate is a reliable full-stack developer who can work independently, understand the product vision, ask smart questions, and help us make practical technical decisions during the MVP stage. We need someone who is comfortable in an early-stage environment and can help turn a clear idea into a working SaaS product for real estate users. Please include: 1. Your GitHub, portfolio, or examples of previous work 2. A brief description of your related SaaS experience 3. Examples of AI agent, AI automation, or LLM-powered products you have built 4. Your AWS experience 5. Any real estate platform, CRM, data, or automation experience 6. Your availability and preferred working style We are looking for someone who can help us build the MVP now and potentially continue with us as the platform grows.

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.

Job title: Researcher — Underfunded, High-Leverage Opportunities for a Mid-Size Private Foundation Category: Market Research / Nonprofit & Philanthropy Research Type: Fixed-price · Budget: $2,000 · Duration: 6 weeks · Experience level: Intermediate Overview We’re looking for a curious, detail-oriented researcher to produce a structured, professional research report (~10 pages) identifying underfunded societal challenges where a $3–$5M annual budget could achieve exponential impact. Key Research Question What current critical societal challenges and intervention opportunities are systematically overlooked by conventional private foundations, and where could a $3–$5 million annual budget achieve exponential impact? Context A private foundation is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization that supports charitable activities, primarily by making grants to public charities or by running its own programs. Most foundations fund established areas of focus that have been peer reviewed and validated. This creates crowded landscapes in obvious areas while leaving significant gaps elsewhere. For example, cancer research attracts billions annually, while psychedelic therapy for veterans with PTSD remains severely underfunded despite promising results. The most valuable opportunities often exist at problem intersections (Mental Health and AI), in emerging issue areas (male loneliness), or in approaches that don’t fit traditional philanthropic frameworks (funding for innovative business approaches). Objective Identify underfunded problems that conventional foundations systematically overlook. For each opportunity, measure how underfunded it is compared to similar issues, determine whether $5 million could trigger larger funding or systemic change, assess whether proven solutions exist and are ready to scale, and evaluate whether the opportunity matches a mid-sized private foundation’s capabilities. Prioritize interventions that meet the following criteria: “Trending” today: Is the problem top of mind and a growing issue today? Funding scarcity: How underfunded is this compared to the scale of the problem? Catalytic potential: Can up to $5M unlock larger funding or create systemic change? Readiness to scale: Are there proven models that just need funding to expand? What You’ll Do Conduct independent research on the assigned topic. Gather, review, and summarize academic papers, industry reports, and expert commentary. Synthesize findings into a clear, well-organized report following our standard Research Report Template. The report should reflect independent thinking, strong synthesis, and clear communication — not just a data dump. Who You Are Strong writing and analytical skills. Comfortable reading academic papers, summarizing complex ideas, and identifying key themes. Curious, self-directed, and able to manage your own workflow and deadlines. Excellent written English and ability to cite sources clearly. (Bonus) Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, Elicit, or Perplexity for research support. Requirements Complete one ~10-page report within 6 weeks. Follow our provided report structure and formatting. Provide full references for all sources used. Disclose and fact-check any AI-assisted work per template guidelines. Meet weekly for 30–60 minutes to provide project updates to Advisors. Compensation & Timeline Pay: $2,000 per completed report Timeline: 6 weeks from initiation of project engagement

# Director of Operations (Head of Operations) **Company:** Therapist To Therapists (TTT) **Location:** Remote **Pay:** $25/hour **Website:** [www.therapist-to-therapists.com](http://www.therapist-to-therapists.com) **Instagram:** @therapist.to.therapists --- ## About Therapist To Therapists (TTT) Therapist To Therapists is dedicated to providing educational resources, workshops, continuing education trainings, coaching programs, and community support tailored specifically for mental health professionals. Our mission is to empower therapists with the tools, support, and knowledge they need to thrive in their careers and build sustainable, fulfilling practices. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Director of Operations to serve as the primary operational leader of Therapist To Therapists. This position is responsible for ensuring that all programs, contractors, systems, communications, and business operations are executed efficiently and at a high standard. The Director of Operations will oversee day-to-day business operations, manage team accountability, review communications and deliverables, and ensure all programs and initiatives are running smoothly. The ideal candidate is highly organized, an exceptional communicator, a strong leader, and someone who thrives in creating systems, improving processes, and ensuring excellence across every aspect of a business. --- # Job Responsibilities ## 1. Team Leadership & Staff Management * Serve as the primary operational leader for Therapist To Therapists, overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the company. * Manage and supervise all contractors, team members, and program leads. * Conduct regular check-ins with staff to ensure responsibilities, projects, and deliverables are completed on time. * Monitor team performance and provide ongoing support, accountability, and feedback. * Ensure all team members are following established workflows, systems, and expectations. * Proactively identify operational challenges, staffing concerns, or communication breakdowns and develop solutions before they impact the business. * Serve as the primary point person for team accountability so that Asia is not responsible for managing the day-to-day performance of individual staff members. * Attend and lead weekly team meetings to review priorities, deadlines, project status, and operational concerns. --- ## 2. Operations & Administrative Support * Oversee the daily operations of the business, ensuring efficiency and productivity. * Manage operational workflows and systems across all company programs. * Maintain oversight of project management systems and staff task trackers. * Ensure contractors are completing assigned responsibilities accurately and on time. * Assist with scheduling, coordinating meetings, and managing calendars as needed. * Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for company processes. * Ensure all operational systems are functioning efficiently and consistently. --- ## 3. Program Oversight Oversee operations across all Therapist To Therapists programs and initiatives, including: * The Therapist Connection Community * Continuing Education (CE) Programs * Group Coaching Programs * Masterclasses and Workshops * Social Media Management * Brand Partnerships and Sponsored Campaigns Responsibilities include: * Ensuring all programs are operating efficiently and according to established timelines. * Collaborating with contractors and program leads to ensure deliverables are completed successfully. * Monitoring program execution and proactively addressing issues. * Maintaining visibility over all active projects, launches, trainings, events, and initiatives. * Ensuring all program-related communications, logistics, and deliverables meet company standards. --- ## 4. Marketing & Sales Responsibilities * Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales. * Pitch to potential sponsors and secure brand partnerships. * Develop creative ideas for marketing campaigns to support brand collaborations. * Review and approve marketing campaigns prior to launch. * Oversee email marketing campaigns promoting digital products, workshops, masterclasses, and membership offerings. * Ensure marketing efforts align with company goals and revenue objectives. * Work with team members to refine sales strategies and promotional efforts. * Monitor marketing performance and recommend improvements. --- ## 5. Performance Management & Quality Control * Serve as the final quality assurance reviewer for major communications, events, marketing campaigns, contracts, and operational deliverables before they are released. * Develop and maintain operational checklists, systems, and workflows to minimize errors and ensure consistency across all programs. * Conduct routine audits of team performance, communication standards, event setup, and program execution. * Review the work of contractors and team members to ensure accuracy, professionalism, and alignment with company standards. * Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and accountability to team members when expectations are not being met. * Address performance concerns promptly and proactively implement solutions to prevent recurring issues. * Create systems and processes that reduce operational errors, improve efficiency, and strengthen team accountability. * Monitor contractor workloads and identify areas where additional support, training, or process improvements may be needed. --- ## 6. Team Accountability & Communication Oversight * Ensure contractors are meeting company expectations regarding communication response times, deadlines, and quality standards. * Ensure the Community Manager is responding to community member questions, comments, direct messages, and posts within established response time expectations. * Ensure all contractors are responding to emails, partner communications, facilitator communications, and internal team messages in a timely and professional manner. * Monitor communication channels regularly and follow up with team members when responses or deliverables are overdue. * Ensure all team members are meeting deadlines established by Asia and proactively address missed deadlines before they impact the business. * Review all email marketing campaigns, community announcements, contracts, event communications, sponsor communications, and major company communications prior to distribution. * Ensure all event details, registration pages, Zoom information, contracts, marketing materials, email campaigns, and program communications are reviewed for accuracy prior to publication. * Ensure operational mistakes are identified and corrected before they impact community members, facilitators, sponsors, or customers. --- ## 7. Strategic Growth & Process Improvement * Partner closely with Asia to translate company vision into operational plans. * Recommend systems, processes, and improvements that increase efficiency and reduce operational burden. * Identify opportunities for growth, automation, delegation, and process improvement. * Develop new operational strategies to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. * Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance Therapist To Therapists' offerings. * Provide regular operational updates and recommendations to support business growth. --- # Qualifications & Skills * Experience in operations, project management, leadership, or administrative roles, preferably in an online business or service-based setting. * Demonstrated experience managing and holding teams accountable to deadlines, quality standards, and performance expectations. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience managing contractors, remote teams, or virtual staff. * Proficiency with digital tools and platforms, including project management software, email marketing platforms, and operational systems. * Highly experienced using Canva, Mighty Networks, Email Marketing platforms, CapCut, Google Workspace, and Notion. * Experience in marketing and sales, including sponsor outreach, partnership development, and campaign execution. * Experience reviewing and managing email marketing campaigns. * Strong proofreading, editing, and quality assurance skills. * Ability to identify problems proactively and implement solutions without waiting for direction. * Exceptional attention to detail and ability to catch errors before they impact customers, community members, facilitators, or partners. * Experience leading presentations, hosting webinars, or facilitating public-facing events. * Professional, friendly, and confident communication style. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple moving pieces. * Experience in the mental health field or a strong understanding of therapist needs is preferred. --- # Success in This Role Success in this role means: * Asia is no longer responsible for managing the day-to-day accountability of contractors and staff. * Contractors consistently meet deadlines, communication expectations, and performance standards. * Errors in communications, events, marketing campaigns, and program execution are significantly reduced through strong quality assurance systems. * All programs operate smoothly with minimal intervention required from Asia. * Team members are supported, held accountable, and clear on expectations. * Operational issues are identified and resolved proactively before they become larger problems. * Asia is able to focus on vision, partnerships, content creation, revenue generation, and business growth rather than overseeing day-to-day operations. --- # Why Join Therapist To Therapists? * Work remotely with flexible hours. * Be part of a growing and impactful business that supports mental health professionals. * Collaborate with a mission-driven team. * Help shape and improve systems that directly impact therapists nationwide. * Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. --- # How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience, availability, and why you believe you would be a strong fit for this role.