Application Guide

How to Apply for PPC Specialist (Google Ad Grants)

at Scale%20Army%20Careers

🏢 About Scale%20Army%20Careers

Scale Army Careers connects top global talent with mission-driven U.S. clients. This role supports a nonprofit that uses Google Ad Grants to amplify its impact, offering you the chance to drive meaningful change while working remotely with a purpose-driven team.

About This Role

As the PPC Specialist, you'll be the sole owner of a Google Ad Grants account, managing up to $40k/month in ad credits. Your work ensures compliance with Google's strict policies while maximizing conversions for a nonprofit, making every dollar count toward their mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day by reviewing account health alerts and checking for policy violations. Then, analyze performance data from the past 24 hours, adjust bids and keywords, and create new ad copy or landing pages to improve CTR. End the day by preparing a compliance report and planning optimizations for the next day.

🎯 Who Scale%20Army%20Careers Is Looking For

  • Experienced in Google Ad Grants management, with a proven track record of maintaining 5%+ CTR and policy compliance.
  • Available to work 9 AM - 5 PM CT (U.S. business hours) and based in LATAM, Africa, or Eastern Europe.
  • Detail-oriented and proactive, able to audit campaigns for low-quality keywords, broken tracking, or policy violations.
  • Data-driven with strong analytical skills, comfortable using Google Ads, Analytics, and conversion tracking to optimize performance.

📝 Tips for Applying to Scale%20Army%20Careers

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Highlight specific Google Ad Grants experience in your resume, including metrics like CTR, conversion rates, and how you maintained compliance.

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In your cover letter, mention your time zone and confirm availability for U.S. business hours (CT).

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Provide examples of how you've handled policy violations or recovered a suspended account.

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Showcase any experience with nonprofit marketing or mission-driven organizations.

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Include a link to your LinkedIn profile or portfolio with case studies of Ad Grants campaigns.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your expertise in Google Ad Grants compliance and optimization.', 'State your availability during U.S. business hours (CT) and your location in LATAM, Africa, or Eastern Europe.', 'Demonstrate passion for nonprofit missions and how your work can drive impact.', "Mention specific tools you've used (e.g., Google Ads Editor, Analytics, Tag Manager) and how you've improved campaign performance."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Review Google Ad Grants program policies (especially the 5% CTR rule, keyword quality, and website requirements).
  • Learn about the client's nonprofit mission and recent campaigns (if publicly available).
  • Understand common pitfalls in Ad Grants management (e.g., broad match keywords, low CTR).
  • Explore case studies of successful Ad Grants accounts for nonprofits.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How do you ensure a Google Ad Grants account stays compliant with the 5% CTR requirement?
2 Describe a time you identified and fixed a policy violation in an Ad Grants account.
3 How would you maximize the $40k monthly ad credit while maintaining quality score?
4 What strategies do you use for keyword research and negative keywords in a nonprofit context?
5 How do you track conversions and attribute them to Ad Grants campaigns?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without confirming your ability to work U.S. business hours (CT) from your time zone.
  • Ignoring the Ad Grants compliance aspect and treating it like a regular PPC role.
  • Not providing specific metrics or examples of past Ad Grants success (e.g., CTR, conversions).

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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