Education SEO Specialist (Contract) – Data-Driven Growth

Stride, Inc.

Carson City (NV)

Remote

USD 2,317,000 - 3,529,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

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

This 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 is virtual, open to residents of all 50 states and D.C., with compensation as a contractor paid hourly.

Qualifications

Three or more years of hands-on SEO experience.
Strong keyword research and search intent mapping skills.
Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEMrush or Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics.

Responsibilities

Conduct keyword research and search intent analysis for assigned pages and topics.
Performs on-page optimization including title tags, meta descriptions, headers, body content, and internal linking.
Executes content refreshes on priority pages based on ranking and traffic data.
Applies local SEO best practices to school location pages and geographic targeting.
Flags technical issues such as indexation, canonicals, and crawl errors for the internal team to resolve.
Builds data-backed content briefs with target keywords, intent, and structure.
Reviews and optimizes content from writers before publication.
Follows established SEO guidelines and templates across the subdomain network.
Provides monthly performance updates on optimized and refreshed pages including rankings, traffic, and engagement.