Full-Time

Community Operations

Retail Partner Operations Specialist

Updated on 12/17/2024

Instawork

Instawork

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects businesses with vetted hourly workers

Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

CA$50k - CA$65kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid position; applicants must be based in Vancouver.

Category
Transportation & Distribution
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Asana
Confluence
Requirements
  • 2 years experience managing gig based workers
  • 2 years experience as a schedule coordinator
  • 1 year experience in conducting interviews
  • 1+ year experience working backend operations for 3PL retail agencies
  • 1 year experience cultivating relationships with business partners in order to achieve recruitment goals
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills including active listening & proactive communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software, the ideal candidate should be able to achieve a minimum of 50 WPM
  • Extensive experience with Intercom, Textline, Toky, Confluence, Asana, and Google suite products
  • Good organizational and time management skills with the flexibility to reprioritize as necessary
  • Enthusiastic and positive attitude with strong customer empathy and care for our customers
  • Flexible with work schedule is a must, availability to work on weekends are highly preferred
  • Previous working experience working in technology startups are preferred
  • Previous experience working in a 2-sided marketplace organization is highly preferred
Responsibilities
  • Review profiles of our current professionals and determine if they fit the needs of our business partners.
  • Ensure all training materials are up to date and properly communicated to our professionals for upcoming shifts.
  • Determine staffing requirements for each shift that is being presented by the business partners.
  • Assist professionals by communicating requirements of the shift 24 hours before shift starts.
  • Contacting professionals that have booked shifts to ensure they meet all the requirements to fulfill the requirements of the shift.
  • Assist professionals during the shift to ensure compliance and assist with any question that may arise.
  • Provide training on Instawork tools and processes for new professionals during the onboarding process.
  • Community with business partners to determine the skill set needed from professionals who work the shift.
  • Managing shift bookings on the platform to meet business partner needs.
  • Provide daily reports to the business partners and Instawork on the staffing throughout the shift.
  • Advise professionals in the event they are not a fit to work with the business partner after the completion of a shift.
  • Communicate any feedback provided by both our business partners and professionals and work with Operations to implement any solutions as needed.

Instawork connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term, seasonal, and temp-to-hire workers through its online platform. This service is designed for companies needing hourly workers, making it easier to find qualified candidates compared to traditional staffing agencies. The platform uses an intelligent matching system that pairs businesses with suitable workers from its extensive database, supported by a thorough vetting process to ensure reliability. This has led to a high demand for Instawork's workers, with 93% of businesses wanting to rehire them and a low 2% no-show rate. Businesses can view worker profiles and experience before shifts, and those looking for full-time employees can also search and hire from the database. Instawork generates revenue by charging businesses for connecting them with workers, and its importance grew during the pandemic, reinforcing its market position.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$144M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

67%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Instawork's acquisition of Able Jobs expands its global job market offerings.
  • Expansion into Phoenix and Savannah indicates growing demand for Instawork's services.
  • Investment from Spark Capital and GV shows strong confidence in Instawork's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Wonolo and Bluecrew threatens market share.
  • Potential backlash from workers regarding pay rates and job security.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on gig economy companies may increase operational costs.

What makes Instawork unique

  • Instawork offers an automated matching solution for hospitality professionals and businesses.
  • The platform has a rigorous vetting process ensuring reliable worker-business connections.
  • Instawork's intelligent matching system results in a 93% worker return rate for businesses.

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