Independent Contractor - Salinas, CA

Terraboost-Media; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible routes

Quick pay turnaround

Community service impact

Job summary

Terraboost Media is hiring for route-based merchandising work. You will transport and replace posters at major retailers, adhering to a flexible schedule and clear deadlines. No customer interactions beyond posting materials and photo verification, with routes and pay shown upfront.

Sites include CVS, Walgreens, and LA Fitness, with typical routes ranging 3–10 stops over 10–60 miles. Most shifts last 2–6 hours, and pay is calculated hourly from $17 to $23 depending on route and vicinity.

Qualifications

• Must have a car that fits two medium boxes and valid auto insurance.
• Smartphone capable of running apps and taking clear photos.
• Ability to navigate routes and use a delivery/app-based workflow.
• Able to lift and move boxes up to ~45 lb when installing kiosks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to kiosks and pickup from nearby UPS access points.
• Follow assigned route in our app and complete each stop.
• Swap in posters or magnets and wipe down kiosks to keep them clean.
• Snap photos of completed work and upload for verification.
• Routes typically include 3–10 stops over 10–60 miles and take 2–6 hours.

Skills

Driving required

Own car

Smartphone app proficient

Lifts up to 45 lbs

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

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Location: Typically within 10–60 miles of where you live — or honestly, wherever you’re cool driving
Pay: Average $17–$23/hr

What’s the Gig?

Get paid to cruise your neighborhood and refresh posters on wellness kiosks at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, LA Fitness, and other big-name retailers we work with.

No passengers. No awkward convos. Just simple, purposeful work — on a flexible schedule, with clear deadlines.

What You’ll Do:

• Get materials delivered to your doorstep or pick them up at a nearby UPS access point
• Follow your route in our app
• At each stop:
  • Swap in a new poster or magnet
  • Wipe down the kiosk — clean is key
  • Snap a photo and upload it. That’s it.
• Routes can include 3–10 stops & range between 10–60 miles
• Most routes take 2–6 hours, depending on size
• Avg. effective hourly: $17–$23/hr
• Example: 9 stops in 6 hours = $130 ($21.66/hr)
• Route details and pay shown upfront
• Paid once a week, funds hit your account within 24–48 hours

Perks That Just Make Sense:

• Pick the routes you want — total flexibility
• No rideshare stress — just posters, fresh air, and a purpose
• Quick pay turnaround
• Help keep your local community looking sharp

What You’ll Need:

• A car that fits two medium boxes (think trunk space)
• Basic insurance (per your state)
• A smartphone that runs apps and takes clear pics
• Ability to lift a ~45 lb box from time to time (for kiosk installs — no tools needed)