SEO Specialist (Contract)

Company Description

Moonwake Collaborative is a growing virtual assistant and digital marketing agency that supports small businesses with marketing, design, strategy, and operational support. We partner with clients to build sustainable growth through thoughtful marketing, strong systems, and practical execution.

We're looking for a contract SEO Specialist to join our team and help support client projects across SEO, content strategy, local search optimization, and website visibility.

This role is ideal for someone who understands that effective SEO goes beyond rankings. The right candidate can identify opportunities, uncover gaps, and create strategic recommendations that help businesses become easier to find, understand, and trust online.

Position Overview

As an SEO Specialist, you will work alongside our marketing team to support a variety of client projects, including website audits, keyword research, content planning, local SEO initiatives, Google Business Profile optimization, and performance reporting.

We're looking for someone who can think strategically while also managing the details. You should be comfortable analyzing data, creating actionable recommendations, and collaborating with content creators, designers, and website developers to improve client visibility and performance.

This is a contract position with flexible hours and the opportunity to grow with our agency.

Responsibilities

SEO Strategy & Website Visibility

• Conduct technical SEO audits and website reviews
• Identify opportunities related to indexing, crawlability, site structure, page speed, and schema implementation
• Optimize on-page SEO elements including title tags, meta descriptions, headers, image optimization, and internal linking
• Provide SEO recommendations for website redesigns and new website builds
• Create prioritized implementation plans based on impact and effort
• Monitor website performance and identify areas for ongoing improvement

Content Strategy & Search Optimization

• Conduct keyword research and search intent analysis
• Identify content gaps and growth opportunities
• Develop content strategies, topic clusters, and content architecture recommendations
• Create SEO-focused content briefs and outlines
• Support content planning initiatives with data-driven insights
• Collaborate with content creators to ensure SEO best practices are implemented

Local SEO & Google Business Profile Management

• Optimize and maintain Google Business Profiles
• Conduct local keyword research
• Develop recommendations for location pages and local content
• Implement local SEO best practices and schema recommendations
• Support review generation and local reputation strategies
• Create and manage Google Business Profile posting plans

Analytics & Reporting

• Set up and configure Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
• Manage Google Search Console integrations and monitoring
• Track key SEO and website performance metrics
• Prepare client-friendly reports and performance summaries
• Identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Provide actionable recommendations based on performance data

QualificationsRequired

• 2+ years of SEO experience
• Strong understanding of technical, on-page, and local SEO best practices
• Experience using Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console
• Experience conducting keyword research and competitive analysis
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred

• Agency experience or experience managing multiple client accounts
• Experience with tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, BrightLocal, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, and Webflow websites
• Understanding of schema markup and structured data
• Experience developing content strategies and editorial plans
• Basic understanding of website UX and conversion optimization

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering thoughtful, strategic SEO recommendations that drive measurable results
• Identifying opportunities clients may not see themselves
• Communicating complex SEO concepts in a clear and approachable way
• Producing organized, actionable deliverables
• Staying current on industry trends and best practices
• Collaborating effectively with our internal team and clients

Position Details

• Contract position
• Fully remote
• Flexible hours
• Project-based and ongoing client work
• Opportunity for long-term partnership and growth

To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio or case studies (if available), and a brief summary of your SEO experience, favorite tools, and the types of projects you most enjoy working on.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote