Job Description
Role: Operations Coordinator
Contract: Part-time Remote Contractor (60 - 80 hours monthly)
Service Hours: Flexible schedule within standard business hours (PST)
Rate: $10 - $15 USD hourly (Salary is negotiable based on experience and location)
Availability to Start: Immediately
Client's Profile
This US-based company designs and delivers immersive, play-based kits that help children develop emotional resilience, confidence, and strong interpersonal skills. Their approach combines creativity with social-emotional learning to create meaningful, screen-free experiences that support both families and educators.
What You'll Do
As an Operations Coordinator, you will support the day-to-day execution that keeps the business running smoothly. This role works across sales, operations, and finance, ensuring a seamless flow from proposals to invoicing, delivery, and inventory. You will take ownership of key behind-the-scenes processes, enabling leadership to focus on growth and partnerships. This position is ideal for someone organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, while helping strengthen operations to support continued growth. Your core responsibilities will include the following:
- Sales & Deal Execution
- Support the full deal lifecycle from interest through agreement and payment
- Draft, customize, and send proposals, quotes, and contracts
- Track deal stages, next steps, and ensure timely follow-ups
- Coordinate signatures and maintain organized deal records
- Invoicing & Financial Operations
- Create and issue invoices with accuracy and consistency.
- Track payment status and follow up as needed.
- Support expense tracking and reconciliation.
- Maintain organized financial records for bookkeeping.
- Calculate Profit First allocations (weekly/biweekly).
- Inventory & Order Management
- Maintain visibility and accuracy across product flow and proactively flag low stock or potential risks.
- Track inventory levels across locations and product versions.
- Coordinate inventory orders and restocks.
- Communicate with vendors and 3PL partners.
- Support inventory updates and reconciliation.
- Training & Delivery Coordination
- Ensure smooth implementation after deals close.
- Schedule trainings with school sites and partners.
- Coordinate logistics (materials, kits, timing, locations).
- Track delivery timelines and shipment status.
- Support communication between internal teams and partners.
- Ensure all materials and prep are ready ahead of trainings.
- CRM & Operational Hygiene
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records (e.g., HubSpot).
- Track contacts, deals, and communication history.
- Ensure every active deal has a clear next step.
- Organize files, folders, and documentation across projects.
- General Operations Support
- Support conference prep, applications, and logistics.
- Assist with scheduling, calendar coordination, and follow-ups.
- Document SOPs as processes repeat.
- Identify and flag bottlenecks, gaps, or inefficiencies.
What You Should Have
Must-haves:- 2–4 years of experience in Operations, Project Coordination, or Administrative Support roles, preferably within a startup or mission-driven environment.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a global remote environment with a North America–based company.
- Proven ability to manage workflows from deal initiation through execution and delivery, ensuring accountability and follow-through across multiple stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot), invoicing tools (e.g., QuickBooks), and operational tracking systems (inventory or project management platforms).
- Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite, with strong file and document management practices.
- Experience using internal communication tools such as Slack or Teams.
- Experience tracking physical inventory levels across multiple locations and coordinating with 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) partners or vendors.
- Strong attention to detail in financial operations, including invoicing accuracy, payment tracking, and reconciliation support.
- Experience in identifying repetitive tasks and documenting them into clear, simple SOPs.
- Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English.
- Highly organized, with strong time management and strict adherence to deadlines.
- Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams (sales, operations, vendors, and clients) to ensure seamless execution.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities and minimal supervision.
- Technology Specifications:
- Minimum 50 Mbps Internet Speed
- Windows 11 or MacOS 15 Sequoia
- Minimum Intel i5 8th gen with 8GB RAM or Apple M1 chip with 8GB RAM
- Webcam and Headset
- Designated Quiet Office Space
Nice-to-haves:- Experience in education, nonprofits, or startups.
Who You Are
We are hoping you are someone who:
- Is proactive and takes initiative without needing constant direction.
- Stays highly organized and detail-oriented across multiple tasks.
- Communicates clearly, professionally, and with a warm tone in writing.
- Manages multiple moving pieces effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Follows through reliably and consistently on responsibilities.
- Is motivated to work in a mission-driven startup environment.