🌴 AI SEO Specialist - Job Code: 40243304476

Job Description

At Coconut 🥥, we connect founders and businesses with top-tier remote talent while prioritizing meaningful, reliable partnerships. We believe success happens when everyone wins. Clients achieve their goals, and our virtual professionals find purpose and growth in their work. We're currently looking for top talent to fill the role below:

Role: AI SEO Specialist (1 Month Project-Based)

Monthly Rate: $650 - 1100/month

Availability: Part-time - 20 hours/week

Time Zone: EDT

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To streamline your application, please carefully review and complete ALL THREE items below before proceeding to the application form.

What to Prepare:

1️⃣ English Proficiency Rating – You will need to enter your CEFR English proficiency level in the application form. If you’re unsure of your rating, you can take a quick assessment here: EF SET Quick Check.

2️⃣ Coconut VA Profile (Resume) – Before submitting your application, please create your Coconut VA profile using this template: Coconut VA Profile Template. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ YOUR RESUME MUST FOLLOW THIS FORMAT AND SHOULD BE IN ENGLISH. This is a test of how keen you are with details and how well you follow instructions. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

3️⃣ 1-Minute Introduction Video – Record a short introduction video (preferably using Loom) and provide the link in your application. Before you do, check out these video tips and sample videos. Important: By submitting your video, you grant Coconut permission to share it on our platforms to help increase your chances of being matched with a client. Videos with broken or dummy links will result in disqualification.

Requirements

Experience Needed:

• AI search optimization strategy for platforms like ChatGPT, Google SGE, Gemini, and Perplexity
• Keyword and intent research focused on both traditional and AI-driven search behavior
• Structuring and optimizing service pages to clearly communicate what the business does, who it serves, and where it operates
• Creating and optimizing location-specific landing pages for AI and local search visibility
• Content optimization for semantic search and AI discoverability
• Competitor analysis across both Google rankings and AI-generated search responses
• Local citations and directory listing management
• Technical SEO audits and recommendations to improve crawlability, indexing, and AI readability
• Backlink outreach and authority-building initiatives
• Monitoring brand/service visibility across AI search platforms and search engines
• Monthly reporting on rankings, traffic, AI visibility, and overall SEO performance
• Collaborating with and directing implementation team members on SEO and AI SEO action items
• Identifying opportunities to improve structured data, schema markup, and content organization for AI-generated responses

Good to have:

• Experience with on-page SEO implementation and optimization frameworks (titles, headers, internal linking, content structure)
• Ability to conduct competitor analysis and turn insights into action steps
• Experience with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs or SEMrush
• Understanding of how backlinks work and how to build outreach strategies (not spam links)
• Ability to create clear direction for an implementer (Lois) without micromanaging execution
• Strong analytical thinking (can explain why rankings are or aren’t moving)
• Comfortable owning performance outcomes, not just tasks

Non-negotiable Requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience in SEO (not just basic VA tasks or content uploading)
• Strong understanding of local SEO, especially Google Business Profile + map pack ranking factors
• Ability to do keyword research and build a clear keyword strategy, not just suggestions

Industry/Tools Experience: Canva, Gamma, Gsuite

Benefits

We’re all about uplifting lives in Coconut and we make sure we provide benefits that support work-life balance, well-being, and growth. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the Coconut Community! ✨

✅ Competitive Salary – We recognize your skills and experience with a great compensation package.
✅ 13th Month Pay – Enjoy an extra month’s salary—because who doesn’t love a little bonus?

✅ Paid Time Off – Recharge with 12 days of PTO to use however you like—vacation, self-care, or just a break from it all!
✅ US Holidays Off – Enjoy 12 paid US holidays throughout the year.
✅ Maternity & Paternity Leave – We support growing families with dedicated leave for new parents.

✅ Comprehensive Healthcare – We’ve got you and your family covered with quality healthcare benefits.
✅ Life Insurance* – Our full-time HMO plan includes life insurance for extra peace of mind.
✅ Mental Health Support – Prioritize your well-being with access to mental health consultations and wellness resources.

✅ Milestone Gifts & Birthday Treats – We celebrate your achievements and make your special day even better!
✅ Exciting Team Experiences – Think island getaways, virtual town halls, and regional meetups—because work should be fun, too!

✅ Stay Connected – Be part of a supportive network where you can learn, grow, and connect with amazing people.

Some benefits may vary. Full details will be provided during the onboarding process.