Join the Roster

We do not hire.
We select.

Smeltzer operates through a curated network of elite independent contractors. Every engagement draws from this roster. If you are already doing this work at the highest level, we want to know who you are.

What we look for

The bar is high
because the work demands it.

Our clients are mid-market and enterprise organizations. The problems we are brought in to solve are significant, and the solutions we deploy carry real consequences. We do not bring in talent to learn on the job.

The people on our roster are already doing what they do professionally, at a high level. They work with us because the problems are interesting, the standards match their own, and the relationship is built on trust and shared values.

"We go looking for proven expertise. The specialists we bring into your engagement are already doing this work at the highest level."
01
Demonstrated excellence
You have a track record. Not a portfolio of intentions, but verifiable work delivered at a professional level, with real clients and real outcomes.
02
Independent by nature
You operate as a 1099 contractor. You own your craft, manage your time, and deliver without hand-holding. You thrive in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
03
Values alignment
Smeltzer is a values-based operation. The way we show up matters as much as what we deliver. Integrity, clarity, and genuine investment in client outcomes are non-negotiable.
04
Ready to be vetted
Roster consideration is a thorough process. We will ask hard questions and expect honest answers. We are building a long-term relationship, not filling a seat.

The five
disciplines.

Our engagements are organized across five pillars. Strong candidates specialize deeply in at least one and understand how their work connects to the others. When you apply, tell us where you live.

01
Foundation
Brand strategy, identity design, positioning, naming, visual systems, and the frameworks that every other discipline builds on.
02
Construction
Web design and development, product and app builds, e-commerce, sales process, CRM, and the technical infrastructure of a modern business.
03
Operation
Process design, SOP development, financial modeling, administrative systems, organizational structure, and the operational backbone of a scaled business.
04
Expansion
Marketing strategy, content, paid media, public relations, SEO, production, and the full spectrum of growth execution across channels.
05
Cultivation
Internal culture, training systems, leadership development, employee engagement, onboarding, and the people architecture that sustains growth.

Roster Application

Tell us
who you are.

This is not a job board submission. It is the beginning of a conversation. We review every application personally and reach out when there is a genuine fit between your expertise and an active or upcoming engagement.

There is no timeline. We are building a roster for the long term. If the fit is there, we will find the right moment.

You are actively working in your field at a professional level
You are comfortable with project-based, 1099 engagements
You have worked with mid-market or enterprise clients
You want to be part of something that holds a high standard

Your application has been received. We review every submission personally. If there is a genuine fit, you will hear from us directly.