Contractor - AI Expert

Next Street • New York, NY

2d • $150 • Remote

About The Position

Next Street is seeking an AI expert to join a new signature program offered by their client. This program is part of a small business educational initiative designed to help businesses leverage AI for growth and transformation. The role involves serving as a facilitator and mentor for a 12-week program, guiding participants from concept to implementation. The program is a pilot with plans for future iterations. This is an opportunity to share expertise, contribute to AI adoption among small businesses, and work on complex economic and community development challenges.

Requirements

• Specific expertise in integrating AI into financial workflows.
• Experience with tools such as QuickBooks and Zero Sheets.
• Passion for teaching.
• Deep understanding of AI applications.
• Ability to accommodate EST working hours.
• Must be able to work remote using personal devices.
• Provide detailed and specific information about project expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide prompt and accurate payment for services rendered.
• Clear agreements outlining scope of work, payment terms, and other essential details.
• Provide structured feedback on program effectiveness to inform future enhancements.
• Provide structured feedback on participant assignments and deliverables.
• Provide timely feedback on workflow designs, testing outcomes, and implementation plans.
• Support participants in troubleshooting and refining their AI-enabled workflows.
• Collaborate with fellow SMEs and program staff to ensure consistency and quality across cohorts.
• Participate in onboarding and facilitator preparation activities prior to program launch.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum and participant experience throughout delivery.
• Monitor participant progress and engagement within assigned cohorts.
• Share observations and recommendations on participant outcomes with the program team.
• Support final participant presentations and the program showcase.
• Complete required progress updates or reporting as requested.
• Attend the Verizon AI Signature Program Participant Celebration.

Nice To Haves

• Participate in future iterations of the program.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly small-group cohort sessions for assigned tracks.
• Support with facilitation guide development as necessary.
• Review and provide structured feedback on participant assignments and deliverables.
• Hold designated office hours to address participant questions and implementation challenges.
• Provide timely feedback on workflow designs, testing outcomes, and implementation plans.
• Support participants in troubleshooting and refining their AI-enabled workflows.
• Attend weekly facilitator coordination meetings with the client and program teams.
• Collaborate with fellow SMEs and program staff to ensure consistency and quality across cohorts.
• Participate in onboarding and facilitator preparation activities prior to program launch.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum and participant experience throughout delivery.
• Monitor participant progress and engagement within assigned cohorts.
• Share observations and recommendations on participant outcomes with the program team.
• Support final participant presentations and the program showcase.
• Complete required progress updates or reporting as requested.
• Provide structured feedback on program effectiveness to inform future enhancements.
• Attend the Verizon AI Signature Program Participant Celebration in January 2027.

Benefits

• Access to resources, such as tools, software, or training, needed to perform work.
• Timely payments for services rendered.
• Clear contracting agreements outlining scope of work, payment terms, and other essential details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed