Remote | Contractor | Per-Account Compensation
At Nerdy Nonprofit, we help mission-driven organizations grow through smart, strategic digital marketing. Through our sister brand, The Nerdy Group, we bring that same approach to purpose-aligned businesses.
We’re looking for a Paid Media Manager to support a mix of nonprofit and for-profit clients across Google Ads, Google Ad Grants, and paid social (Meta + LinkedIn).
What You’ll Do
You’ll own performance across multiple client accounts from strategy through optimization.
Search & Display (Google Ads + Ad Grants)
- Manage and optimize Ad Grant accounts (compliance + performance)
- Build, manage, and scale paid Google Ads campaigns
- Conduct keyword research and structure campaigns around intent
- Write and test conversion-focused ad copy
- Optimize for conversions, CTR, and efficiency
Paid Social (Meta + LinkedIn)
- Plan, launch, and optimize campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Build targeting strategies (cold, warm, retargeting)
- Collaborate on creative direction (copy + visuals)
- Test messaging, formats, and audiences
- Optimize for leads, donations, and awareness
Tracking & Performance
- Set up and maintain tracking (GA4, GTM, platform pixels)
- Analyze performance and identify opportunities
- Turn data into clear, actionable insights
What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves
- 3+ years managing Google Ads across multiple accounts
- 3+ years managing paid social (Meta and/or LinkedIn)
- Proficiency with GA4, Google Tag Manager, and tracking setup
- Strong understanding of conversion tracking, attribution, and performance analysis
- Experience managing multiple clients (agency or freelance)
- Ability to own performance and take initiative without hand-holding
- Strong ad copywriting skills
- Experience collaborating on creative direction
- Highly organized and reliable communicator
Bonus Points
- Experience with Google Ad Grants
- Experience with both for-profit and nonprofit clients, including faith-based organizations
What Success Looks Like
- You quickly identify opportunities and improve account performance
- You manage multiple clients without things slipping
- You translate data into clear next steps
- You think beyond platforms and focus on overall outcomes
Compensation & Contractor Structure
- Paid per account based on scope and complexity
- Opportunity to take on more accounts as we grow—increasing your compensation over time
- This is a 1099 contractor role (no health insurance, PTO, etc.)
- You manage your own schedule and equipment
- We provide flexibility, autonomy, and consistent work
Why Work With Us
We’re building for the long term, and we want you to grow with us.
- Take on more accounts as we grow
- Increase your income alongside your account load
- Long-term, consistent contractor relationships
- Fully remote, async-friendly team
- Clear systems and processes (no chaos)
- Low-meeting culture focused on deep work
How to Apply
To apply, email Tim Alia at tim@nerdynonprofit.com with a short introduction, your relevant experience, and any examples of campaigns or results you’ve managed.
