Education SEO Specialist (Contract)

Stride, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking an SEO Specialist contractor to support organic search across multiple K12-powered schools.

The role emphasizes an SEO-first approach with content marketing responsibilities, focusing on execution: on-page optimization, content refreshes, and data-backed briefs for priority pages. The position requires at least three years of hands-on SEO experience, strong keyword research, and proficiency with major SEO tools.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands-on SEO experience, in-house or agency, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong keyword research and search intent mapping skills.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEMrush or Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics.
• Proven ranking and traffic improvements supported by specific examples.
• Working knowledge of on-page technical elements including indexation, canonicals, internal linking, and structured data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct keyword research and search intent analysis for assigned pages and topics.
• Perform on-page optimization including title tags, meta descriptions, headers, body content, and internal linking.
• Execute content refreshes on priority pages based on ranking and traffic data.
• Apply local SEO best practices to individual school location pages and geographic targeting.
• Review and optimize content from writers before publication.

Skills

SEO expertise

Keyword research

Content optimization

Analytics

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Google Analytics

Job description

Stride, Inc. is seeking an SEO Specialist contractor to support organic search across multiple K12-powered schools.

The role emphasizes an SEO-first approach with content marketing responsibilities, focusing on execution: on-page optimization, content refreshes, and data-backed briefs for priority pages. The position requires at least three years of hands-on SEO experience, strong keyword research, and proficiency with major SEO tools.