Pinterest Manager for E-Commerce Shop (Part-Time)

I run an e-commerce shop selling handmade home decor items on Etsy and my own website. I need a Pinterest Manager to create pins, schedule content, and drive traffic to my products. This is perfect for someone who loves Pinterest and wants to learn Pinterest marketing while earning consistent income.

Responsibilities:

Create 15-20 new pins per month using product photos

Design pin graphics in Canva with text overlays

Write engaging pin descriptions with keywords

Schedule pins using Tailwind or Pinterest scheduler

Pin to relevant group boards (5-10 boards)

Monitor Pinterest analytics and track performance

Repin high-performing pins from previous months

Research trending keywords and hashtags

Provide monthly report on traffic and engagement

Stay updated on Pinterest best practices

Required Skills:

Active Pinterest user with personal account

Basic graphic design skills using Canva

Understanding of Pinterest as a search engine

Good writing skills for pin descriptions

Organized and detail-oriented

Comfortable with scheduling tools

Ability to work independently

Nice to Have:

Previous Pinterest marketing experience

Knowledge of SEO and keyword research

Experience with e-commerce or Etsy

Understanding of Pinterest analytics

Familiarity with home decor niche

Experience with Tailwind app

Typical Monthly Tasks:

Week 1: Design 15-20 pin graphics in Canva

Week 2: Write descriptions and schedule pins

Week 3: Join new group boards and engage

Week 4: Review analytics and create report

Estimated time: 8-12 hours per month

Pin Creation:

Use provided product photos

Create 3-4 pin variations per product

Add text overlays with Canva templates

Use brand colors and fonts (provided)

Optimize for Pinterest (vertical format 1000x1500)

Include clear call-to-action

What I Provide:

High-quality product photos

Brand colors, fonts, and logo

Canva Pro account access (or reimbursement)

List of keywords for each product

Access to Pinterest Business account

Previous high-performing pins as examples

Tailwind account access (if using)

What I Offer:

Consistent monthly income ($200-$400)

Very flexible schedule (work anytime)

Creative freedom with pin designs

Fun, visual work (not boring!)

Learn Pinterest marketing skills

Long-term position as shop grows

Performance bonuses for traffic milestones

Portfolio-building opportunity

Working Schedule:

8-12 hours per month total

Work whenever convenient for you

No daily requirements

Monthly report due by 5th of following month

Optional monthly 15-minute check-in call

Payment Structure:

Basic Plan: $200/month (15 pins, basic scheduling)

Standard Plan: $300/month (20 pins, group boards, analytics)

Growth Plan: $400/month (25 pins, advanced strategy, keyword research)

Traffic Bonus: +$50 for every 1,000 Pinterest clicks to site

Payment on the 1st of each month

Payment via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle

Pin Requirements:

Size: 1000x1500 pixels (2:3 ratio)

Format: PNG or JPG

Text overlays: Clear and readable on mobile

Brand consistent: Use our colors and fonts

Save to shared Google Drive folder

File naming: "Product-Name_Pin#_Date.png"

Pin Description Guidelines:

Length: 100-200 characters

Include 3-5 relevant keywords naturally

Write for humans, not robots

Add 3-5 hashtags at the end

Include call-to-action

Link to specific product page

Tools You'll Use:

Canva (for creating pin graphics)

Pinterest Business account (for scheduling)

Tailwind (optional, for advanced scheduling)

Google Drive (for file sharing)

Google Analytics (basic tracking)

Email or Slack for communication

Shop Details:

Niche: Handmade home decor (wall art, pillows, signs)

Platform: Etsy + Shopify website

Products: 30-50 items in catalog

Target audience: Homeowners, DIY enthusiasts

Style: Farmhouse, rustic, modern minimalist

Price range: $15-$75 per item

Pinterest Account Stats:

Current followers: ~1,500

Monthly views: 10,000-15,000

Needs growth and consistent strategy

Business account already set up

Verified website connected

Success Metrics:

Increase monthly impressions by 25%

Grow followers organically

Drive 500+ clicks to website per month

Improve engagement rate on pins

Increase saves and repins

Track conversions from Pinterest traffic

Content Strategy:

Product pins (70% of content)

Lifestyle/inspiration pins (20%)

Educational/tips pins (10%)

Seasonal content planning

Evergreen content for year-round traffic

Group Boards:

Find and join 5-10 relevant group boards

Follow board rules and guidelines

Contribute quality pins regularly

Avoid spammy boards

Track which boards drive most traffic

Training Provided:

Overview of brand and products

Pinterest best practices guide

Canva templates to get started

Keyword list for each product category

Analytics tracking walkthrough

Monthly feedback on your pins

Realistic Expectations:

Pinterest growth takes 3-6 months to see results

Focus on consistency over perfection

Not every pin will go viral (and that's okay)

We're building long-term traffic

Quality pins matter more than quantity

I'm patient and understand the learning curve

Monthly Deliverables:

15-20 new pin graphics

Scheduled pins for the month

Monthly analytics report (simple spreadsheet)

List of new group boards joined

Notes on what performed well

Suggestions for next month

Growth Opportunities:

Start with basic pin creation

Eventually manage Pinterest ads

Help with SEO optimization

Expand to other social platforms

Create video pins and idea pins

Potential for increased hours and pay

Ideal Candidate:

Loves Pinterest and spends time on the platform

Eye for design and aesthetics

Interested in home decor and DIY

Self-motivated and proactive

Good at spotting trends

Wants to build Pinterest marketing skills

Seasonal Planning:

Plan holiday content 2-3 months ahead

Create seasonal pin collections

Monitor trending searches

Adjust strategy for peak seasons

Evergreen content for off-seasons

How to Apply:

Please share:

Your Pinterest profile link (so I can see your style)

Brief summary of your Pinterest experience

1-2 sample pin designs you've created (or mockups)

Your understanding of how Pinterest works

Preferred monthly rate

Your availability and time zone

Favorite home decor style or Pinterest board you follow

I'm looking for someone who genuinely enjoys Pinterest and wants to help grow my handmade business. Let's drive traffic and sales together!