Client Overview

Our client is a professional dog training business based in Australia, specializing in various training programs including snake avoidance training. The business is entering an exciting expansion phase with plans to grow their brand online through social media, video content, educational tutorials, and an upcoming book launch.

You will be the right-hand digital resource for a growing professional services brand at a pivotal moment in their expansion. You'll manage WordPress website updates, orchestrate social media content across multiple platforms, and handle backend operations while the business owner travels for seminars and content creation. This role gives you ownership over the digital presence of an established brand as it scales online, with direct collaboration and the autonomy to shape strategy as you prove your expertise.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST (20 work hours per week, flexible 4 hours per day)

Responsibilities

• Manage and update the WordPress website with content changes, updates, and ongoing maintenance
• Develop and execute social media strategy across platforms to support brand expansion
• Create and curate content including videos on dog training, dog breeds, and professional education
• Post regularly to social media channels (two to three times per week minimum)
• Handle community engagement and respond to messages and inquiries using templated responses
• Support the launch and promotion of an upcoming book and snake avoidance training tutorial
• Conduct competitor research and implement successful strategies from industry leaders worldwide
• Provide weekly or monthly analytics and reporting on what's working and what needs adjustment
• Assist with backend coordination for seminars and speaking engagements
• Develop strategy and set clear objectives aligned with business growth goals

Requirements

• Proven experience managing WordPress websites with demonstrated ability to make updates and changes independently
• Strong social media management background with portfolio of previous work
• Content creation and curation skills including video content formatting and posting
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working remotely for Australian or American companies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during a 4-hour daily shift
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects including book launches and tutorial rollouts

Qualifications

• Experience in the pet industry or animal services sector is a plus
• Familiarity with influencer outreach and partnership development
• Experience supporting authors or online course creators is a plus
• Administrative experience coordinating events or seminars is a plus

Why Join This Team

• Work directly with the business owner as their dedicated digital resource
• Be part of an exciting growth phase including book launch and brand expansion
• Flexible part-time schedule with only 20 hours per week commitment
• Stable, ongoing month-to-month engagement with long-term potential
• Full support infrastructure including IT support and client success team
• Autonomy to shape social media strategy and prove your expertise

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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