Contractor - AI Expert

• →Facilitate weekly small-group cohort sessions for your assigned track
• →Support with facilitation guide development as necessary
• →Review and provide structured feedback on participant assignments and deliverables

• Hold designated office hours to address participant questions and implementation challenges
• Provide timely feedback on workflow designs, testing outcomes, and implementation plans
• Support participants in troubleshooting and refining their AI-enabled workflows

• Attend weekly facilitator coordination meetings with the Verizon and program teams
• Collaborate with fellow SMEs and program staff to ensure consistency and quality across cohorts
• Participate in onboarding and facilitator preparation activities prior to program launch
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum and participant experience throughout delivery

• Monitor participant progress and engagement within your cohort
• Share observations and recommendations on participant outcomes with the program team
• Support final participant presentations and the program showcase
• Complete required progress updates or reporting as requested
• Provide structured feedback on program effectiveness to inform future enhancements

• Weekly facilitation of assigned small-group sessions
• Office hours participation and 1:1 participant support
• Coaching, feedback, and guidance provided to assigned participants
• Attendance at facilitator meetings and program events
• Completion of required progress updates and reporting
• Participation in the final participant showcase and program closeout

All SMEs are expected to attend the Verizon AI Signature Program Participant Celebration, a ceremony honoring program graduates and recognizing their accomplishments. This event will be held in January 2027. Additional details, including date, time, and format, will be shared with SMEs in advance.

The contractor role is expected to begin on August 15^th, 2026 and continue through January 31^st, 2026 with an estimated commitment of approximately ~10 hours per week from September 14^th through December 15^th as well as 8-10 additional hours for onboarding and offboarding in August and January. Next Street maintains an equitable and transparent compensation philosophy, offering a starting hourly rate of $150, commensurate with experience and consistent across all locations. This is a 1099 contractor position; therefore, contractors are responsible for providing appropriate documentation for payment processing and are not eligible for Next Street – sponsored benefits or incentives.

Next Street is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Note: This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications expected of a general contractor. However, specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the nature and scope of the project.