Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Skipworth & Co; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing website design agency is seeking an SEO Specialist to enhance client search rankings and organic traffic. This role involves developing SEO strategies, managing implementations, and delivering impactful reports. Ideal for entry-level candidates eager to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with a focus on SEO strategies and reporting.
• Experience with keyword research and content optimization is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEO strategies aligned with client goals.
• Monitor performance, audit sites, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Produce monthly reports with insights and recommendations.

Skills

SEO Strategy

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Communication

Adaptability

Technical Knowledge

Job description

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I am hiring on behalf of a client of mine. See the role details below.

Cloverjet is a website design agency that partners with small businesses and individuals to help them make a larger impact by redesigning their websites and transforming their marketing strategies across a complete suite of digital solutions. We are seeking an SEO Specialist to join our growing team!

Your mission is to develop and manage SEO strategies that improve client search rankings, increase organic traffic, and support business growth. You will own strategy, implementation, and reporting—delivering measurable impact.

Expected Weekly Hours: 5-10 Hours

Starting Hourly Rate Offered: $40/hour

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Timezone Recommendations: EST/CST, not limited to US candidates.

Role Type: 1099, Contractor, month-to-month

Focus: SEO strategy, content publishing, and reporting for client and internal projects

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEO strategies aligned with client goals
• Perform keyword research, competitor analysis, and content recommendations
• Publish and optimize blog posts using WordPress
• Manage and update Google Business Profiles (GBP)
• Monitor performance, audit sites, and identify optimization opportunities
• Produce monthly reports with insights and next-step recommendations
• Stay current on SEO trends, algorithm changes, and best practices
• Use AI tools or SOPs to complete SEO fields (e.g., SEOPress meta titles/descriptions)
• Nice to have: Implement on-page SEO updates (meta, headings, schema, internal linking)

Daily Tasks

• Monitor active SEO campaigns and flag issues
• Review data and track keyword movements
• Assign content tasks or SEO items as needed
• Publish or schedule content in WordPress and GBP with proper formatting and metadata

Weekly Tasks

• Check rankings, traffic trends, and site health
• Optimize pages based on findings
• Attend team meetings with progress updates

Monthly Tasks

• Run and deliver SEO reports with insights and recommendations
• Complete technical audits for priority clients
• Refine strategy based on client business changes or algorithm updates
• Implement approved content tasks within websites and search strategies

Core Competencies

• SEO Strategy & Execution: Knows how to drive results, not just checkboxes
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Reads reports and knows what action to take
• Communication: Explains SEO to clients simply and clearly
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to algorithm changes or shifting priorities
• Technical Knowledge: Understands basics of site speed, structure, schema, etc. (can lean on dev for advanced issues)

Core Values1. Excellence

"Good enough" isn’t good enough.

Deliver SEO strategies and reports that are thoughtful, data-driven, and client-focused. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical.

2. Ownership

Take the lead, follow through.

Own SEO outcomes for each client—proactively adjust strategies and communicate clearly. Solve problems and deliver results, not excuses.

3. Solutions with Purpose

Think beyond rankings.

Focus on driving traffic that converts. Create strategies tied to business goals, not just vanity metrics.

Work with the team and clients.

Translate technical SEO into actionable tasks for content writers, designers, and developers. Keep everyone aligned.

Stay flexible, keep learning.

SEO changes constantly. Stay current, adjust quickly, and help Cloverjet stay ahead of the curve.

Scope for Execution of Role:

• On-Site SEO Setups as needed:
• Keyword Research, 404 Error Checks, Page Titles & Meta Descriptions, H1 and Image Tags, Content Edits & Optimizations, Adding Structure Data, Internal Linking Structure
• Audits: Monthly Technical Audit, Monthly Backlink Audit, Monthly monitoring and analysis of 3 Competitors
• Reporting: Monthly Audit Report, Monthly Ranking Report, Google Analytics Report
• Weekly work based on audit reports, daily check-in on SEO to ensure our methods are improving our client's SEO rankings
• Execute on suggestions made after audits weekly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Operations Consulting

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