Implementation Specialist (Contractor) – Caper Deployments

Instacart•Moosic, PA

4h•$40 - $46

About The Position

Instacart is seeking a reliable and execution-focused Implementation Specialist to support Caper Cart deployments across retail partners. This role is critical in enabling scalable, high-quality launches by providing in-store support for testing, training reinforcement, and launch execution. The Implementation Specialist Specialist works closely with Implementation and Operations teams to ensure carts are fully functional, store teams are supported, and launches are set up for success. This role is designed to provide local, in-market support for deployment execution, complementing the Implementation team’s focus on site visits and training.

Requirements

You are hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrive in fast-paced environments
You are comfortable working independently while staying aligned with a broader team
You enjoy working directly with store teams and customers to solve problems
You take ownership of your work and contribute to successful, high-quality launches
Experience in retail, field operations, or customer-facing roles
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, in-store environment
Comfortable with light technical troubleshooting and learning new tools
Ability to travel in-market (within 2 hours) regularly
Flexibility to travel out-of market (within U.S.) up to 40% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting retail technology or in-store deployments
Familiarity with training or onboarding store teams
Prior experience in contractor or field-based roles

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end testing of Caper Carts to ensure full functionality ahead of launch
Assist with cart setup, staging, and validation to ensure readiness for customer use
Execute key in-store tasks aligned to deployment timelines and checklists
Provide on-site support during launch to troubleshoot issues in real time
Assist customers and store teams with Caper Cart usage as needed
Reinforce best practices to drive early adoption and smooth customer experience
Support Implementation team by reinforcing training with store associates
Help ensure store teams are confident in core workflows (checkout flow, cart usage, troubleshooting basics)
Assist with “train-the-trainer” execution where applicable
Maintain cart readiness, including charging, cleanliness, and proper placement
Identify and escalate issues related to hardware, software, or store operations
Provide feedback to Implementation and Operations teams on store performance and opportunities for improvement
Partner with Implementation Managers and Ops Leads to execute deployment plans
Support communication between store teams and internal stakeholders during launch, including across multiple deployment locations as needed.
Adapt to evolving deployment strategies and support continuous improvement efforts