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BOTG LLC

Customer Services Representative

Warwick, RI · On-site

$20/hr

Customer Care Advocate Position type: 6+ months temporary contract Work Location: Warwick, RI (Remote) Client: Direct-Client Pay rate: $20/h on W2 without benefits Work Schedule: Virtual role ...

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How much do contract work jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract work in Rhode Island is $25.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.76 and $28.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract work job?

A contract work job is a temporary employment arrangement where a worker is hired to complete specific tasks or projects for a set period, often through a contract or agreement. These jobs typically do not include benefits and may require specialized skills or certifications, with workers often working independently or through staffing agencies.

What is the difference between Contract Work vs Freelance Work?

AspectContract WorkFreelance Work
Credentials/CertificationsMay require specific certifications or licenses depending on the industryOften self-directed; certifications vary based on project
Work EnvironmentTypically employed by a company for a set period or projectSelf-employed; work from various locations or remotely
Employer/Industry UsageCommon in corporate, government, and large organizationsPopular among independent professionals and small businesses
Search/Comparison IntentOften compared for project-based or temporary rolesCompared for flexible, self-managed work arrangements

Contract work involves working for a company on a temporary basis, often with a fixed term or project scope, and may require specific credentials. Freelance work is typically self-employed, offering more flexibility and independence, with work often sourced directly from clients. Both roles are project-based but differ in employment structure and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Contract Work job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,318 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Contract Specialist

Global Information Technology Inc.

Cranston, RI • On-site

$26/hr

Contractor

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

  1. What is the scope of this work for this contractor position:
    1. Collaborate with program staff
    2. Fill out all standard forms,
    3. Update from year to year
    4. Monitors performance measures
    5. Provides training and negotiations for subrecipients.
    6. Ensure budgets are properly filled out (i.e., left to right, not right to left),
    7. track reporting,
    8. Track audit requirements,
    9. track invoicing, flag inaccuracies in budget/invoice, etc.
    10. Drafts
    11. Processes
    12. Gathers required signatures.
    13. Maintains MOUs, contracts, agreements
    14. Tracking and reporting (Adobe sign)
    15. Maintains expenditures (totals)
    16. Monitors funding
    17. GMS entering and monitor
      1. On-going
    18. Cross reference between budget narrative and budget justification.
    19. Provide guidance to program staff.
      1. Define roles and responsibilities.
    20. Check accuracy on monthly invoices.
    21. Review fiscal documents/components for accuracy.
    22. Amendment creation.
    23. Develop dashboard of monthly expenditures and performance.
  1. How much “program staff” time is on:
    1. Contract Creation
      1. Content (required by program staff)
      2. Forms (bureaucratic requirements could be shifted)
      3. GMS (bureaucratic requirements could be shifted)
      4. Back and forth with FM on non-critical (typos) items
      5. Back and forth with FM on critical items
    2. Monthly/quarterly work
      1. Invoice evaluation and tracking
        1. Explain where FM expects program to act/complete where the program does not have expertise).

Position: Hybrid (3-Onsite & 2-Remote)

Timings: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Overview of Duties: Assistance for contract work, sub-recipients, GMS support, invoice approval, understanding DOA purchasing requirements to guide staff.