Become a Copilot

We are on the hunt for passionate professionals in economic development and related fields who are looking for an alternative way to work.

e.d.Copilot offers a different way for economic development professionals to work. If you are seeking diverse challenges, flexible conditions and an engaging professional community, e.d.Copilot is for you!

 

  • Work with a diverse range of economic development agencies and professionals on an assortment of challenging and exciting projects.

  • Short, medium or long term projects? Part time, full time or on-demand? We work with our clients to structure placements to suit both the organisations, and the Copilot.

  • e.d.Copilot is a community of like minded professionals. We share resources, provide peer-to-peer support, have weekly roundtable meetings and have an ongoing schedule of professional and social development events.

  • No need to hustle for clients, run your own accounts, buy your own data subscriptions or take out your own professional insurance - e.d.Copilot does all of this for you! e.d.Copilot also provides administration support.

  • Change in Life Circumstances

    Professionals seeking a more flexible working environment to balance life and priorities.

  • Domain Experts

    Professionals with niche community and economic development expertise that are seeking alternative work pipelines.

  • Freelancer

    Professionals wanting flexibility, control and freedom whilst still progressing their career.

  • Late Career

    Highly experienced professionals seeking a different pace, and exposure to diverse and interesting projects.

  • Side Hustlers

    Professionals working on their own projects who still want meaningful part time work.

  • Solo Consultants

    Professional community and economic development consultants seeking a a more collegial and supportive working environment.

How it Works?

  • 1. Fill in the Expression of Interest Form

    Fill in the e.d.Copilot Expression of Interest Form. Our administration team will contact you to discuss your application. If both parties decide to proceed, you will be sent a casual contract and a memorandum of understanding.

  • 2. Procuring Work

    When a position that suits your skill set and availability becomes available, our administration team will contact you and liaise with the organisation to arrange the placement. This includes organising:

    • Contracts.

    • Hourly Rates.

    • Terms of payment.

    • Work schedule.

    • Scope of work.

  • 3. Matching with Placements

    Interview and/or phone call with potential placement to arrange terms of working and confirm alignment.

  • 4. Operations / Delivering

    Working with the client whilst receiving access to e.d.Copilot data, templates and resources. e.d.Copilot will maintain weekly contact with Copilots and clients, providing peer support.

  • 5. Wrapping Up

    Debrief the project and capture learnings - making sure to identify new opportunities.

Copilot Expression of Interest