Define a brand-new role before hiring
Figure out exactly what a new hire should do, what it's worth, and whether it should be full-time, part-time or contract, before you write the job post.
The prompt
Act as a small business operations and hiring advisor. Help me define a new role before I post a job. My business, team size and what's not getting done right now: [DETAILS] Tasks I want to hand off, with rough hours per week for each: [LIST] Tasks I'll keep doing myself: [LIST] My location and whether the role could be remote: [DETAILS] Budget I can afford for this role: [AMOUNT or range] When I need them to start: [DATE] Give me: 1. Whether this should be full-time, part-time, contractor or a service provider, with reasons, costs and trade-offs, flagging classification questions as [CHECK WITH A PROFESSIONAL]. 2. A clear role summary: job title options, purpose in one sentence, main responsibilities and what success looks like at 30, 90 and 180 days. 3. Must-have vs. nice-to-have skills, keeping the must-have list short. 4. How to check a realistic pay range for this role in my area, with sources to look at. Don't make up figures. 5. A list of the documents and tools the new person will need on day one. Ask me follow-up questions first if anything important is missing.
Replace every [BRACKETED] part with your own details before sending.
How to use it
Track how you actually spend your time for a week before you start, so the hours estimate is real. Worker classification (employee vs. contractor) has legal consequences, so confirm it if you're unsure. Then use the "job post" prompt to turn this into a listing.
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