appen-2 - Field Operations Specialist

• 1+ year of experience in field sales, door-to-door canvassing, business development, or a related outreach role. • Demonstrated ability to pitch and persuade in face-to-face settings; comfortable approaching businesses cold. • Reliable transportation or ability to cover an assigned urban territory on foot or by public transit. • Strong verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts simply and clearly. • Organized and self-directed; able to manage your own daily schedule and hit outreach targets without close supervision. • Comfortable with basic digital tools for logging, reporting, and communication (smartphone required). • Ability to work independently in a field-based role with limited in-person management presence. • Experience in a gig economy, field operations, community outreach, or ambassador/brand rep role. • Prior experience training or onboarding non-technical users to a new process or tool. • Bilingual or multilingual; comfort communicating in languages common to the assigned city is a strong plus (specific language preferences will vary by location). • Familiarity with AI, data collection, or technology programs; able to speak credibly about how the data will be used. • Experience using CRM tools, Google Sheets, or similar tools for tracking and reporting. • Comfort working across diverse business environments including warehouses, kitchens, retail floors, and construction sites. • Strong local knowledge of the assigned city and its commercial districts. • ## Working Conditions • This is a field-based role; the majority of working hours are spent outside visiting businesses. • Must be comfortable working in varied commercial environments including warehouses, kitchens, retail settings, and outdoor worksites. • Part-time hours; specific schedule will be confirmed at hire based on project needs. • Reports to the Appen project team. Day-to-day direction provided remotely. • This is a part-time, fixed-term W-2 position. Duration is approximately 6 months, subject to project needs.