Independent Contractor Facilitator: AI Toolkit Series 2027

Gradient: Tulsa's Hub for Innovation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 2,800 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradient is seeking an AI trainer for a limited-scope contract to develop and lead the AI Toolkit Series in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This monthly program supports entrepreneurs and small businesses by turning Google's AI resources into practical, business-focused sessions rather than technical instruction.

The role involves adapting curriculum, leading monthly 90-minute workshops, offering 3 hours of 1:1 AI Office Hours, and training others during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of AI tools for small businesses
• Experience teaching or presenting to nontechnical audiences
• Ability to deliver sessions in person in Tulsa throughout 2027

Responsibilities

• Curriculum: adapt existing Google AI resources into three 90-minute workshops with participant materials and facilitator guide
• Monthly Workshops: lead one 90-minute session at Gradient each month (12 total)
• Office Hours: hold about 3 hours of 1:1 AI office hours each month
• Train the Trainer: lead one half-day session during Global Entrepreneurship Week for entrepreneurship-support professionals

Skills

AI for SMBs

Public speaking

Job description

• Engagement: Independent contractor (1099), project-based


• Time Commitment: About 10 hours per month, plus about 25 hours of upfront curriculum work. This contract can fit alongside other work.


• Contract Start: January 11, 2027 (flexible)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Gradient is seeking an AI trainer for a limited-scope contract to develop and lead the AI Toolkit Series. This monthly program in Tulsa helps Oklahoma entrepreneurs and small businesses put AI to practical use. It builds on existing Google AI resources and focuses on practical, everyday business applications rather than technical instruction.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Curriculum: Adapt existing Google AI resources into three 90-minute workshops, with simple participant materials and a facilitator guide.


• Monthly Workshops: Lead one 90-minute session at Gradient each month (12 total).


• Office Hours: Hold about 3 hours of 1:1AI Office Hours at Gradient each month.


• Train the Trainer: Lead one half day session during Global Entrepreneurship Week for entrepreneurship-support professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Practical knowledge of AI tools for small businesses


• Experience teaching or presenting to nontechnical audiences


• Ability to deliver sessions in person in Tulsa throughout 2027

CONTRACT STRUCTURE

This is a project-based independent contractor engagement. Payment structure and terms will be set in the contractor agreement.