DESCRIPTION
Gaggle is seeking Indepenent Contractors for temporary, non-renewing contract positions monitoring online student activity. This contract work allows you the flexibility to work within the constraints of your own schedule. The choice is yours, work when it works best for you! The Gaggle Safety Management department offers a 24×7 service that is used to identify and uncover drug use, bullying, threats of school violence, teen depression, suicidal intentions, and abusive domestic situations of students in grades K-12 through various forms of communication. As an Independent Contractor, you would be supporting Gaggle’s work in making a positive impact to the lives of K-12 students.
Responsibilities:
Monitor and analyze student activity to identify potentially inappropriate usage including words, phrases, statements, and images within email, google drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and more
Quickly and efficiently process at least 275 items per hour, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Process for a minimum of 10 hours each week
Escalate questionable findings further through the Gaggle Safety Team for additional in-depth analysis
Communicate and collaborate via chat with a nationwide team
Additional tasks as assigned
Requirements:
Experience using various computer and web-based applications in a professional environment
Interest and enthusiasm for reading, as the position requires focused attention to reading content of varying lengths
Ability to delineate between potentially harmful student matters and harmless situations
Experience with tech and social media cultures
Knowledge of trends and slang used by children and teenagers to help identify potential issues
Ability to exhibit tolerance of and respect for other’s opinions
Strong communication skills
Adaptability to change
Ability to work independently; experience working as an Independent Contractor preferred
Access to high-speed internet (satellite is not acceptable)
Access to a computer, chromebook, or laptop (tablets/phones are not acceptable)
Experience with Slack or other business-based chat applications is a plus
Additional Considerations:
The non-renewing, Independent Contractor assignment is not guaranteed for any length of time, workloads and hours will vary
Contracts can be terminated at any time
There is potential for contract renewal depending on workflow and personal ability to fulfill responsibilities outlined above
This contract requires you be able to view content of a sensitive nature, including exposure to graphic content that may contain nudity
Because Gaggle strives to enter into contract agreements with Independent Contractors who contribute to Gaggle’s mission of student safety, criminal background checks are required for all prospective Independent Contractors – this screening includes, but is not limited to, both a National Criminal and National Sex Offender Registry check
EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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