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Remote Insurance Agent

Detroit, MI · Remote

$60K - $110K/yr

Conduct virtual consultations with pre-qualified clients (no cold calling) * Present customized ... Background in remote or independent contracting roles * Leadership or team-building experience ...

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Virtual Care Veterinarian (Remote)

Detroit, MI · Remote

$50 - $80/hr

... team as independent contractors. This is a flexible, remote opportunity ideal for veterinarians ... Conduct virtual consultations with pet parents via video and asynchronous messaging * Review ...

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Virtual Care Veterinarian (Remote)

Detroit, MI · Remote

$50 - $80/hr

... team as independent contractors. This is a flexible, remote opportunity ideal for veterinarians ... Conduct virtual consultations with pet parents via video and asynchronous messaging * Review ...

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Remote Spanish Bilingual Customer Service

Utica, MI · Remote

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Liveops is searching for dynamic, Spanish-English bilingual Independent Contractors (ICs) who are eager to deliver exceptional virtual teleservices for industry-leading brands. Whether your ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average weekly pay for remote virtual independent contractor in Detroit, MI is $1,078.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $713.46 and $1,200.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRemote Virtual Independent ContractorRemote Virtual Employee
CredentialsVaries by project; often no formal employment credentials requiredTypically requires employment verification, possibly specific certifications
Work EnvironmentSelf-managed, flexible hours, independent setupCompany-provided tools, structured schedule
Employer RelationshipContractual, project-based, no benefitsEmployer-employee, benefits included
Industry UsageFreelance, consulting, gig workCorporate, organizational, full-time or part-time roles

Remote Virtual Independent Contractors work independently on specific projects without traditional employment benefits, offering flexibility. Remote Virtual Employees are integrated into a company's structure, with set schedules and benefits. Understanding these differences helps job seekers choose the right remote work arrangement.

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Infographic showing various Remote Virtual Independent Contractor job openings in Detroit, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,077 per year, or $27 per hour.

Independent Contractor - SMETA - Remote West Coast

NSF

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site, Remote

$850/day

Part-time

Re-posted 7 hours ago

Job description


NSF is a globally recognized organization for public health standards. We conduct testing, auditing, and certification, supported by accredited labs. Additionally, we provide top-tier consulting and training for brands and businesses. We are looking to expand our team by adding an APSCA Certified Independent Contractor and SMETA Auditor, specifically located on the West Coast.
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Responsibilities
  • Conduct Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit inspections and audits
  • Schedule designated inspections and audits
  • Develop effective work plans to complete assigned inspections and audits within a specified timeframe
  • Summarize and evaluate inspection and audit findings
  • Communicate findings and results of inspections and audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
  • Ensure that the audit inspection results are reported on time in accordance with the scheme requirements, along with travel expenses
  • Maintain effective communication with key team members, including audit delivery, and client teams
  • Represent NSF with the designated clients
  • Perform other assignments as needed

Qualifications
  • 4-year college degree is required
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in social compliance auditing
  • APSCA Registered Auditor (RA) or Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) required
  • Registered by the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) passing all 3 parts of the APSCA exams
  • Lead Social Compliance Auditor training
  • Experience with CSR, SA 8000, SMETA or similar standards
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Excellent Customer Service and results oriented
  • Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
  • Strong business acumen
  • Possession of a valid driver's license
  • Access to a computer with MS Windows operating system and a personal mobile phone
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, reporting, and analysis tools
  • Must have a registered business LLC
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred but not required experience:
  • Be an approved auditor for GFSI schemes
  • Experience with food safety standards

Pay Range: $850 per day, along with compensation for report writing hours.
*** Please note all applicants must submit applicable certificate or proof of completion to be considered
About Us
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we're one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
About the Team
From farm to fork, NSF is the go-to partner for the food, nutrition and wellness industries - ensuring the highest level of product safety, quality, integrity and sustainability. Across the globe, we continue to lead the way in certification, testing and compliance services, empowering our clients to deliver safer, higher-quality products to consumers while meeting the demands of an ever-changing regulatory environment.

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