US-Based Client Communications Partner

James Hayashi — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:09:31 +0000

About the role

We’re a Japan-based software firm expanding our US client base. We’re looking for a US-based collaborator to handle client communication. No coding is required, but you should be up-to-date on AI (LLMs, agents, RAG, model providers, vector DBs, evaluation, costs/latency) so you can talk with technical stakeholders and manage expectations accurately.

Responsibilities

Join client calls (Zoom/Google Meet) and keep conversations on-track
Clarify scope, timelines, and risks; communicate trade-offs
Capture action items and send crisp written summaries/follow-ups
Align expectations around AI feasibility, cost, latency, accuracy, and maintenance

Time & location

Up to ~5 hours/week, flexible
Remote, US time-zone friendly

Compensation

Weekly retainer: $500–$1,000/week for up to 5 hours (pro-rated if fewer hours)
Profit-share (optional): On select projects. Historically, collaborators in this role have earned ~$3k–$5k/month for ~5–10 client meetings, depending on pipeline and deal size (results vary).

This role is not

Not a coding/dev role
Not lead-gen scraping or spam
No upfront fees or purchases—ever

How we work

Independent contractor arrangement
We already collaborate with several US partners; expanding as demand grows

AI Consultant & Collaborator (Part-Time, Remote US)

James Hayashi — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:15:11 +0000

Requirements:
• Located in the United States and legally able to work as an independent contractor
• Available 2–5 hours per week (flexible, mostly async) with at least one overlap window for a brief call each week
• Proven experience working on AI/LLM initiatives (production or advisory)
• Clear, professional communication with clients and internal teams
• Responsive within 24 hours on weekdays and reliable with deadlines
• Comfortable handling confidential materials and signing an NDA
• Able to start within the next 1–2 weeks

Nice to have (not required):
• Familiarity with the U.S. enterprise market and stakeholder expectations
• Light code literacy to understand technical discussions (this is not a coding role)

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