Errand Runner / Task Assistant / Dasher - (Manhattan, NY)

Our Customer is a technology company that connects people with the best of their neighborhoods across the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. They enable local businesses to meet consumers’ needs of ease and convenience, and, in turn, generate new ways for people to earn, work, and live. By building the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, they’re fulfilling their mission to grow and empower local economies.

We are seeking a Errand Runner / Task Assistant / Dasher - (Manhattan, NY) on a contract basis to help support our Customer's business needs. This role is on-site in the Manhattan area.

We are looking for a motivated individual who excels in fast-paced, physical environments and is excited to roll up their sleeves and actively engage in day-to-day operations. In this role, you'll help customers save time and simplify their lives by handling errands, grocery shopping, in-store pickups, organizing tasks, and providing other personalized services. You will communicate clearly and pleasantly with customers through the app and via SMS on a daily basis. This is a dynamic position ideal for someone who is familiar with the NYC Manhattan area, enjoys solving problems on the ground, and can ensure timely and accurate delivery while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Make a Real Difference: Help busy professionals, seniors, parents, or people with disabilities by completing important errands they can’t get to.
• Get Paid Quickly: Earn per hour irrespective of the number of orders fulfilled
• Every day is Different: No two clients or tasks are the same—this role is perfect if you like variety
• Grow Your Reputation: Build relationships and earn consistent work by delivering dependable, high-quality service
• Own Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring fulfillment of new services runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely
• Build: Generate new business by exploring growth opportunities with new and current use-cases for the marketplace and other verticals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• You’re comfortable navigating the NYC and Manhattan area. You are familiar with the area and can easily navigate the subway system and other public transportation
• You're tech-savvy. You have experience using apps, texting with clients, and following directions via GPS.
• You're detail-oriented. You double-check shopping lists, pick the best products, and communicate clearly
• You're trustworthy and dependable. Customers rely on you for privacy, punctuality, and professionalism
• You’re proactive and resourceful. You solve problems on the go and know how to find creative solutions
• You care about people. You enjoy helping others and understand how small tasks make a big impact
• You’re determined. You roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to make things successful

Preferred:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, or are currently pursuing one
• Demonstrable success leading initiatives, establishing and achieving goals, and succeeding in a team environment

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

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.