Influencer & Ambassador Manager [Contract - Parental Leave]

About the Contract Opportunity Caraway Home is looking for an experienced Ambassador Manager to provide parental leave coverage for our Influencer team. This is a contract engagement running approximately early August 2026 through January 2027, with the opportunity to work across two coverage scopes — senior program management and associate-level execution support. This role is ideal for a seasoned influencer marketing professional who thrives in fast-paced DTC environments, can hit the ground running with minimal ramp time, and is comfortable owning both strategy and operations simultaneously. What You'll Own • Manage day-to-day ambassador communications, escalations, and campaign timelines • Attend weekly syncs with the Associate Director, Influencer and serve as the primary point of contact across the program • Review and approve ambassador briefs and content created before distribution • Compile weekly performance snapshots and deliver monthly ambassador performance reports (engagement data, revenue attribution, top performers, program health) • Oversee budget pacing and flag any spend efficiency concerns • Monitor ambassador inboxes • Manage gifting shipments, CRM/database updates, and deliverable trackers • Distribute campaign briefs, creative assets, and product information to active ambassadors • Coordinate ambassador events, virtual community touchpoints, and product drops You're a Great Fit If You Have • 4–6+ years of influencer and/or ambassador marketing experience, ideally in DTC or consumer goods • Familiarity with ambassador platforms, CRM tools, and performance analytics (experience with tools like Nectar, Roster, Omni, or similar is a plus) • Strong project management skills — you're organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams • A collaborative communication style and experience working cross-functionally • Comfort operating at both a strategic and executional level — this role requires both Engagement Details • Duration: Temporary engagement aligned with parental leave coverage (estimated 6 months) • Expected Commitment: Approximately 40 hours per week • Working Style: Independent contractor operating with a high degree of autonomy while coordinating with Caraway’s Influencer team for inputs and approvals • Project Lead: Associate Director, Influencer Originally posted on Himalayas