Remote Community Growth Specialist - Part-Time USA — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is a strong fit for digital nomads — it's fully remote, part-time at 30 hours per week, and the core work (writing Reddit posts, moderating a subreddit, researching Quora threads) is inherently async-friendly. There are no stated timezone restrictions, which is a significant plus for travelers operating across different time zones.
At $20–$28/hr for 30 hours/week, you'd earn roughly $2,400–$3,360/month (pre-tax). Here's how that stretches across popular nomad bases:
- Lisbon, Portugal: Comfortable living runs ~$1,800–$2,200/month. This salary covers costs with room to save.
- Bangkok, Thailand: A comfortable lifestyle costs ~$1,200–$1,600/month — this income provides significant surplus.
- Medellín, Colombia: Budget ~$1,000–$1,500/month for a comfortable lifestyle, leaving excellent savings potential.
However, note the 6-month contract duration — plan visa strategies accordingly. Most digital nomad visas (Portugal, Colombia, Thailand's LTR) require proof of income, and this contract may satisfy those thresholds. Tourist visas in many countries allow stays of 60–90 days, aligning well with a 6-month contract. No equipment stipend or coworking allowance is mentioned, so budget for your own workspace setup.
Job Type: Part-Time (30 hours per week)
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension
Compensation: $20–$28/hr, based on experience
Who We Are
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company providing K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full-cycle service to foster local children's ability to think critically, strengthen their logic skills, and help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.
About the Role
Think Academy is looking for an experienced Community Content & Growth Specialist to build our organic brand presence across Reddit, Quora, and other relevant online communities. The ideal candidate understands user intent and can create credible, genuinely helpful content that naturally integrates Think Academy's expertise and resources without feeling overly promotional.
What You Will Do
- Research relevant conversations, questions, and user needs on Reddit and Quora.
- Write high-quality posts, comments, and answers that provide real value to users.
- Manage Think Academy's subreddit, including content planning, posting, engagement, and moderation.
- Build relationships and maintain a credible presence in relevant communities.
- Track content performance and proactively identify new growth opportunities.
- Identify and evaluate emerging online communities relevant to Think Academy's target audiences, analyze each community's culture, user behavior, content norms, and participation guidelines, and develop tailored engagement strategies accordingly.
What We're Looking For
- At least one year of hands-on experience managing Reddit and Quora accounts or communities.
- Excellent English writing, editing, and research skills.
- Strong ability to analyze user intent and audience needs.
- Familiarity with Reddit culture, subreddit rules, moderation, and engagement best practices.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Strong ownership of projects and results.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing or growing a branded subreddit.
- Familiarity with K–12 education or parent-focused content.
- Experience with community analytics, organic growth, or SEO.
Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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