OPERATIONS SUPPORT CONTRACTOR (PART-TIME, REMOTE)

GREENER PASTURES IS HIRING: OPERATIONS SUPPORT CONTRACTOR (PART-TIME, REMOTE) ABOUT GREENER PASTURES

• Greener Pastures is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to help build a more humane, sustainable, and just food system through positive visual storytelling. Learn more at togreenerpastures.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Greener Pastures is seeking a highly dependable Operations Support Contractor to help keep key communications and administrative systems running smoothly.
• This is a part-time, remote independent contractor role focused on website updates, email and social publishing support, donor/admin systems, and light program logistics.
• This is a short-term contract with the potential (not guaranteed) for ongoing work based on organizational needs and budget.

LOCATION

• Remote.
• Contractors must be located in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
• Strong preference for someone based in the Twin Cities metro area or able to travel occasionally to the Twin Cities for in-person needs as required (rare).

HOURS, COMPENSATION, AND TERM

• 8–10 hours per week.
• $25–$30 per hour, invoiced monthly (contractor is responsible for all taxes and insurance).
• Anticipated start date: February 1, 2026 (or as soon as filled).
• Anticipated contract end date: June 30, 2026.

HOW WE’LL WORK TOGETHER

• Weekly 30-minute check-in, plus async communication as needed.
• Work will be assigned and prioritized weekly to fit within the agreed hours.
• Contractor will provide a simple weekly status update (what’s done, what’s in progress, what’s blocked).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Website support (Showit)
• Make simple website updates (text swaps, image swaps, new sections, basic page edits)
• Post updates related to events, webinars, program information, and announcements
• Email and contact management (Mailchimp)
• Upload and organize contacts, tag/segment lists, and maintain list hygiene
• Build and schedule emails using existing templates and guidance
• QA email formatting, links, and basic accessibility checks before send
• Social publishing support
• Load pre-created content into social media publishing tools for scheduling
• Apply captions, links, and basic formatting using Greener Pastures templates and guidance
• Donor and admin operations (Donorbox + internal tracking)
• Maintain donor data hygiene and update internal spreadsheets/trackers
• Support donor stewardship workflows (drafting thank-you messages/cards using templates, preparing mailings)
• Assist with basic donation reporting and list exports as needed
• Airtable and Google Workspace support
• Update Airtable records and basic views as needed (tracking contacts, projects, or outreach)
• Maintain shared Google Docs, Google Sheets, and file organization in Google Drive
• Light program and partnership support (small component of role)
• Support logistics for an event, webinar, or partnership touchpoint as needed (e.g., RSVP lists, reminders, calendar invites, follow-up emails, basic notes)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–3+ years of experience in administrative, operations, communications coordination, or similar support work
• Very strong Google Workspace skills, especially Google Docs and Google Sheets
• Comfort working across multiple tools and platforms, including:
• Showit (or demonstrated ability to learn website CMS platforms quickly)
• Mailchimp
• Airtable
• Donorbox (or donor CRM experience with ability to learn quickly)
• Familiarity with event tools (Eventbrite, Zoom webinars, calendar invite workflows)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through (you catch errors before they go out)
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, while communicating clearly and proactively
• Strong written communication skills, including light copyediting/copywriting using an existing brand voice
• Ability to handle confidential donor and organizational information with discretion
• English fluency (spoken and written)
• Experience supporting nonprofits, small businesses, or startup environments
• Basic accessibility awareness (captions/alt text best practices, link formatting, readability)

HOW TO APPLY

• Email your application to [email protected] with the subject line: Operations Support Contractor Application
• Please include:
• Resume and Cover Letter explaining your relevant experience with Showit, Mailchimp, Airtable, and donor/admin support
• Optional: 1–2 brief work samples (examples could include an email you built in Mailchimp, a website update screenshot, a sample tracker you maintained—redacted as needed)

HIRING TIMELINE (ESTIMATED)

• Applications due: January 5, 2026
• Interviews: mid to late January
• Anticipated start date: February 1, 2026

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