Fast Facts

SweetRush is recruiting a freelance Subject Matter Expert to join their Custom Learning Project team, focusing on Google DeepMind's Gemini models from beginner to advanced usage. This fully remote role requires expertise in integrating Gemini into business productivity workflows and creating training materials.

Responsibilities: Collaborate with learning designers to create and validate training materials, review program outlines for accuracy, and support the development of assets for hands-on projects while being available for content reviews during US business hours.

Skills: Extensive experience with Google's Gemini models, including email drafting, summarization, and workflow automation; proficiency in articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences; and practical skills in Python and the Gemini API.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field; strong understanding of ethical AI use and experience in training, learning and development or technical communication.

Location: Remote in the United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between 75 - 100 USD per hour.

Mastering Gemini from Beginner to Power User (Google DeepMind) SME - Freelance

Location: Remote in the United States

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented freelance professional to join our Custom Learning Project team! This is a fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere, as long as you are available during US business hours.

Who We Are

SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work encompasses designing unique learning experiences utilizing agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; fostering high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and assisting our clients in expanding their learning teams with qualified professionals.

Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world.

SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, leveraging emerging technologies (such as VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and more, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The numerous awards we receive each year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We’ve been grateful to have won awards with notable companies such as Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, and SHRM, among others.

We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients. 

We like to think we stand apart from competitors for the uniqueness and innovation of everything we create—and for who we are. And we’re committed to hiring talent that’s as creative, innovative, and caring as everyone on our team. This is where you come in…

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with profound expertise in Google's Gemini models, focusing on their practical application from foundational use to advanced power-user techniques. This role is crucial for the development and validation of our certification course, Mastering Gemini from Beginner to Power User (Google DeepMind). This certification will focus on the practical, hands-on use of the Gemini app for business productivity, communication, content creation, and workflow automation, not on programming, API usage or technical integration. 

This is a 6-month freelance contract, offering up to 30 hours per week. We're targeting a start date in mid to late June 2025. Onboarding will be compensated at $250.00 USD for one live session followed by up to 2 hours of asynchronous training.

As this is a freelance position, we're seeking individuals with a proven track record of successfully managing freelance engagements and multiple client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of learning experience designers to help create and validate training materials.
• Review a skills task or job task analysis for accuracy and completeness, providing feedback on essential vs. nice-to-know tasks and suggesting improvements.
• Review a high-level program outline and provide feedback on the order and complexity of topics for the intended audience.
• Review a detailed program outline to ensure alignment with the high-level program outline, and confirm that content is presented in the correct order and format.
• Validate AI-generated content to ensure it conforms to learning objectives and is technically accurate.
• Support the creation of content-specific graphics, such as tables, flowcharts, and screen captures. 
• Create any necessary assets to produce demonstrations that showcase specific procedures and skills.
• Create recordings of software demonstrations and related audio scripts.
• Coordinate with learning experience designers to develop the necessary assets, steps, and technical elements for hands-on projects, including exercises, labs, and projects.
• Be available during US business hours, Monday through Friday, for content reviews, questions, and occasional meetings.
• Work on Sweetrush systems for all work, including email, messaging platform, and cloud-based file storage systems.
• Log time weekly and invoice time monthly.

Required Skills & Experience:

Gemini Model Expertise:

• Demonstrable, extensive hands-on experience in using and applying Google's Gemini models across a wide range of business settings for common tasks: email drafting, document summarization, brainstorming, workflow automation, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Gemini's full suite of capabilities, different model versions (Flash, Pro, Ultra), their nuances, and advanced prompt engineering strategies tailored for diverse tasks and outputs.
• Proven experience with Gemini's multimodal functionalities (text, image, audio, video processing and generation).
• Experience training non-technical users in adopting AI tools for productivity.

Technical & Communication Skills:

• Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts related to Gemini's functionality, underlying principles (at a high level), use cases, and best practices to diverse audiences, including those new to generative AI and those aiming for advanced proficiency.
• Experience in developing practical, real-world applications or sophisticated workflows leveraging Gemini (even if for personal projects or proofs-of-concept, demonstrating power-user capabilities).
• Proficiency in Python, especially for interacting with the Gemini API and demonstrating power-user scripting examples (relevant for power-user content).
• Experience using Google AI Studio for experimenting with, prompting, and understanding Gemini models.
• Practical experience using the Gemini API for various tasks, understanding its parameters, and integrating it into simple applications or workflows.
• Gemini Models: Deep familiarity with the different Gemini models (e.g., Flash, Pro, Ultra) and their capabilities.
• Google AI Studio: For direct interaction, experimentation, and prompting with Gemini models.
• Gemini API: For programmatic access and integration, especially relevant for power-user understanding.
• Python: As a common language for using the Gemini API.
• Google Collaboratory (Colab) / Jupyter Notebooks: For demonstrating API usage and interactive coding with Gemini.
• Vertex AI: Understanding how Gemini models are accessed and utilized within Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform for more advanced use cases.

Responsible AI & Problem Solving:

• Strong understanding of ethical considerations, responsible AI practices (especially Google's guidelines), and safety measures pertinent to using large language models like Gemini.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues related to Gemini usage and prompting.
• Teach and model responsible AI use for business users, including privacy awareness, bias identification, and best practice for verifying AI-generated content. 

Learning and Development

• Experience in reviewing training materials for technical accuracy and clarity.
• A strong understanding of adult learning principles is a plus.
• Essential experience in training, learning, and development, or teaching.
• Proven ability to create and deliver effective screencasts and video tutorials.
• Strong ability to articulate complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.
• Availability to work during the US time zones' business hours.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Technical Communication, or a related field (Master's preferred), or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts related to Gemini's functionality, underlying principles (at a high level), use cases, and best practices to diverse audiences, including those new to generative AI and those aiming for advanced proficiency.
• Experience in developing practical, real-world applications or sophisticated workflows leveraging Gemini (even if for personal projects or proofs-of-concept, demonstrating power-user capabilities).
• Strong understanding of ethical considerations, responsible AI practices (especially Google's guidelines), and safety measures pertinent to using large language models like Gemini.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues related to Gemini usage and prompting.

Nice To Have:

• Experience in technical writing, curriculum development, or delivering training on AI tools or complex software.
• Familiarity with the broader Google Cloud AI ecosystem and how Gemini integrates or complements other services.
• Relevant Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Digital Leader, Cloud AI Engineer) can be a plus but are secondary to direct Gemini expertise.

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Call to Action:Submit Your Resume!

Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!

Please note: We're all about remote work and have collaborators based all around the world; however, SweetRush is a US-based company, and English is our primary language. If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in English.

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