Hi, We're ConvertKit!

The role

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We’re hiring for 1-2 part-time contractors or agencies to work with our Implementations Team to migrate new ConvertKit customers from their prior email marketing providers. We’re looking for people that love the tech side of email marketing. Not only should you be able to set up integrations and determine what’s possible with ConvertKit, but you should also have a knack for breaking down the details with our customers to help them make informed decisions.  

We're specifically looking for contractors or agencies that have the availability to complete 2-3 migration projects per week on average.

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Candidates applying for this contract role will need to complete a migration-specific assessment as part of the interview process.

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Responsibilities

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• Migrate customer accounts from other email marketing providers (like MailChimp & MailerLite) to ConvertKit with a high level of accuracy
• This includes email sequences, automations, email templates, forms, etc.
• Set up and test existing customer integrations with ConvertKit (like Divi forms, ThriveLeads, Teachable, etc.)
• Communicate consistently with both ConvertKit customers and the Implementation team
• This includes but is not limited to surfacing any technical issues, product feedback, and any at-risk projects
• Consistently meet or exceed deadlines and customer expectations
• Meet with the ConvertKit team and occasionally migration customers via Zoom
• Complete 2-3 migrations per week on average

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Requirements

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• At least 2 years experience completing ConvertKit migrations with references
• Familiarity with setting up ConvertKit integrations with multiple platforms
• Moderate CSS and HTML experience
• Superior project management skills
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Able to work in US or EU time zones, though you can be based anywhere
• Comfortable working in a 100% remote environment
• Have enthusiasm and belief in ourmission, vision, and values

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Nice to Have

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• ConvertKit Expert certification
• Certification in other email marketing platforms
• Keap/Infusionsoft experience

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Compensation

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This is a contract position and compensation will be based on a by-project rate based upon individual project scope and complexity.

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Number of assignments will vary depending upon contractor availability and migration queue.

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The Role

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You’ll join a team of engineers responsible for building out the extensibility platform that furthers our mission to help creators to earn a living online. The ConvertKit developer platform enables creators to bring their existing apps and integrations right into ConvertKit, and we’re just getting started building a thriving ecosystem.

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This group cares deeply about creators and helping them along their journey. We’re looking for an engineer with an ownership mindset who has deep engineering expertise building developer platforms, empathy for the creators that we serve, and is eager to work on a deliberately small, fast-paced team that ships consistently. 

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To learn more about how our engineering team works, you can peruse our engineering blog.

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Responsibilities

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• Own solving problems across the full stack in collaboration with your team
• Actively participate in driving the technical direction of our codebase
• Collaborate with team members across the organization
• Proactively communicate with cross-functional stakeholders, especially in product, engineering, and design
• Maintain existing, well-loved platform functionality and features

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Requirements

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• At least ten years building software in a team environment or equivalent experience. Years of experience doesn’t always capture expertise, so we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate you’re well versed in building software in a team environment.
• At least six years working professionally on a Ruby on Rails application.
• Experience writing data-intensive systems that are accessible, scalable, maintainable, and performant
• Proven ability to design and architect software applications to handle scaling challenges and optimize performance under increased load
• Comfortable working remotely in an autonomous environment - you don’t mind asking questions and problem solving in public communication channels
• Able to work in US time zones - you don’t have to live in those time zones, but you have to be able to collaborate with your teammates during those times
• Belief in our mission, vision, and values

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Nice to Haves

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• Experience building and/or integrating with developer platforms
• Experience working with JavaScript and React (or comparable framework)
• Experience working with Elasticsearch, Cassandra, and/or MySQL

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Compensation + Perks + Benefits

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ConvertKit has standardized salaries based on position, no matter where you live. For this role, we’re hiring at alevel 4 ($174,000). Level is determined based on experience and our interview process.

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Other benefits include:

• Profit Sharing
• ConvertKit equity
• 401k with a 5% match
• Monthly medical benefits up to $1,850 a month toward premiums. Dental and vision premiums covered 100%
• $4,000 equipment allowance for your first two years, $3,000 budget every following two years
• Individual learning + development budget ($3,500/year)
• Gender affirming benefits
• Childcare benefit up to $3,000 annually
• Twenty (20) days of paid time off during each year of employment
• Paid paid vacation: An after-tax bonus of $1,000 for taking five consecutive days of vacation where you’re fully unplugged from work
• Ten (10) paid holidays a year
• Two weeks of paid sick time each year, including mental health + well being days
• Twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave and flexible scheduling in your child’s first year
• Up to six weeks of paid bereavement leave, medical leave, and disaster after six months of employment, two weeks of each paid leave in your first six months
• Winter Break Closure: ConvertKit closes for a week at the end of December, giving everyone a collective break to enjoy the holiday season. Essential support services remain available, with teams coordinating to ensure coverage during this period
• Four-week, paid sabbatical after five years with the team

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How to Apply

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We know that most people hate interviewing (we relate!). We aim to make it as good of an experience as we can, and part of that includes keeping you informed during the process.

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Here’s what you can expect from the process:

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1. 30 min - Recruiter Screen
2. 45 min - Hiring Manager screen
3. Work Sample
4. 60 min - Working session with the team
5. 60 min - Culture Contribution Chat
6. 30 min - Hiring Manager Wrap Up

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To get started, complete this application, including answers to the questions on the next page.We read every single application, and your responses to our application questions help put your experience into context.

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The Role

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This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow the CK Ads team as well as the ConvertKit Sponsorship Network which partners creators with brands who love their work and want to reach their audience. As the CK Ads Leader, you will play a pivotal role in building our Ads team, driving revenue growth and developing strong relationships with brands and agencies. Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, this leader will be focused on expanding upon our team and systems and building a best-in-class Sponsorship network.

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This role requires a dynamic and proactive individual who can contribute to ConvertKit's mission of helping creators earn a living. If you are passionate about driving success, we invite you to join our team.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead from the front: You will lead all aspects of CK Ads functions, including leading and growing a successful team. Building real relationships with brands and media agencies is key, as well as super-serving our top creator target audience.

+ Prioritize sales narratives that understand the needs of brands and agencies.

+ Take the lead in responding to RFP’s or new inner agency opportunities, including qualification & win strategy.

+ Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.

• Relationship focus: The ideal candidate will have established relationships with media agencies and brands and will develop and nurture those relationships in service of building a best-in-class Sponsorship network.
• Liaison to the broader team: Drive growth via strong partnerships with Sales and Migrations, Brand, Marketing, Creator Growth and Customer Experience. Maintain a managerial relationship while collaborating with other managers and directors at ConvertKit.

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Measures of Success:

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• Drive deal volume: Lead in sourcing and closing deals, contributing significantly to the overall deal volume.
• Revenue contribution: You will be responsible for driving a large portion of revenue through our sponsorship and programmatic revenue streams.
• Partnership impact: Super-serve our top creators through partnerships with brands and media agencies.
• CK Ads team performance: Build a playbook around team member best practices and monitor performance to drive continuous improvement.

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Requirements/Desired Skills

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• Ads acumen: Demonstrated success in leading and scaling Sponsorships and Programmatic ads.
• Skilled at negotiations: Strong quantitative skills and negotiation ability, able to lead commercial negotiations for large accounts.
• Leadership through action: A track record of leading from the front. You will be responsible for establishing and directing your team’s strategic direction, as well as actively participating in relationship building and deal sourcing.
• Creator community fluency: Fluent in the creator community with the ability to connect with top creators on a peer-to-peer level.
• Network building: Demonstrated success in building and leveraging relationships with brands and media agencies and experience establishing longstanding, consultative client relationships.
• Delivering aligned results: Experienced in managing team members in a strengths-based way. You know how to direct each person's unique skills and abilities towards the highest leverage work.

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Benefits Section

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ConvertKit has standardized salaries based on position, no matter where you live. For this role, the on target earnings are $300,000 with a 60% base salary. That tracks to our manager level 5. Level is determined based on experience and our interview process.

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• Benefits:

+ Profit Sharing

+ ConvertKit equity

+ Twenty (20) days of paid time off during each year of employment

+ Paid paid vacation: An after-tax bonus of $1,000 for taking five consecutive days of vacation where you’re fully unplugged from work

+ Ten paid holidays a year

+ Annual, team-wide winter break from Christmas to New Year's

+ Monthly medical benefits up to $1,850 a month toward premiums. Dental and vision premiums covered 100%

+ Two weeks of paid sick time each year, including mental health + well being days

+ Twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave and flexible scheduling in your child’s first year

+ Childcare benefit up to $3,000 annually

+ Up to six weeks of paid bereavement leave, medical leave, and disaster after six months of employment, two weeks of each paid leave in your first six months

+ Gender affirming benefits

+ $4,000 equipment allowance for your first two years, $3,000 budget every following two years

+ Individual learning + development budget ($3,500/year)

+ Four-week, paid sabbatical after five years with the team

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How to Apply

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We usually receive a large number of applications, and our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks. You’ll hear from us either way. Here’s what you can expect from the rest of our hiring process:

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1. A phone screen with our recruiter
2. Hiring Manager screen
3. A working session to discuss your technical knowledge
4. A culture contribution interview
5. Wrap-up chat with the hiring manager

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We’ll keep you informed through every step. To get started, complete this application, including a cover letter and answers to the questions on the next page. We read every single application, and your cover letter and responses help put your experience into context.

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