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Part-Time Shopify Social Media Marketing Assistant (Children’s Book Brand)5 hours/week | $20/hour | Remote | Fixed $200 ad budget | Commission eligibilityAbout UsWhen I Grow Up, That’s Me is a new premium children’s board-book series built to inspire kids about real careers in science, creativity, business, and social impact. Our books are beautifully illustrated and parent-loved. We are a small, mission-driven startup looking for a motivated student or recent graduate to help run and grow our digital presence.This is an ideal role for someone who wants hands-on experience in ecommerce, social media, AI creative tools, and brand building.Role OverviewYou will take ownership of our Shopify storefront, social media presence (Instagram TikTok), and lightweight digital marketing. You will also have creative freedom to make fun animations using tools like Sora, help shape the brand voice, and experiment with ideas that grow our audience and sales.This is a 5-hour/week flexible role (roughly 1 hour/day).What You’ll DoShopify (Daily/Weekly)Check orders, site health, basic analytics, and customer messagesUpdate product listings, imagery, and descriptionsEnsure everything looks clean, functional, and on-brandSocial Media Growth (Instagram TikTok)Create and post short-form content that showcases our booksUse Sora or similar AI tools to generate simple character animations for Reels/TikToksDevelop playful storylines and educational posts featuring book charactersGrow follower count and engagement meaningfully over timeContent CreationMake simple graphics/videos using Canva, CapCut, Sora, or other toolsBuild a weekly content calendarBrainstorm fun ideas to help kids and parents discover the bookAds & PerformanceRun low-budget test ads (Meta/Shopify)Manage a fixed monthly ad budget of $200Track performance and suggest improvementsGrowth & PartnershipsReach out to bookstores, children’s boutiques, libraries, and sellersIf any enterprise or retailer partnerships are secured, you will earn commission on those dealsIdentify creative cross-promotion opportunitiesWhat We’re Looking ForA student or recent graduate excited to build real experienceComfortable with Instagram, TikTok, and short-form contentCurious about AI tools (Sora, Runway, etc.)Creative self-starter who loves storytellingOrganized, reliable, and proactiveSome familiarity with Shopify or willingness to learn quicklyInterest in children’s books, design, education, or marketing is a plusCompensation & Hours$20/hourApproximately 5 hours/week (about 1 hour/day)Fixed $200/month ad budget you will manageCommission on any bookstore or enterprise sales you help secureFully remote; time is flexibleGreat resume experience with room to expand the role over timeCareer BenefitsYou will receive a strong letter of recommendation from a Venture Capitalist founderYou will have meaningful ownership and creative freedomYou will get hands-on experience in:Ecommerce (Shopify)Social media strategyTikTok/Instagram growthAI animation tools (Sora)Digital adsBrand building from the ground upPerfect for a future marketer, creator, founder, or product personHow to ApplyPlease include:A short note on why this role interests youLinks to Instagram/TikTok content you’ve created (personal or professional)Resume or LinkedIn
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