Relationships, Dating & Sexuality Expert; 1099 Contractor

Relationships, Dating & Sexuality Expert (1099 Contractor)

Location:

Remote
Engagement:
Independent Contractor (1099) | Part-Time | Flexible
Experience

Required:

15+ Years

About Sam ()

Sam is the Support Platform for Women™, connecting women with highly experienced, vetted professionals who provide practical guidance through life’s personal and professional challenges.

Through focused, private Sessions lasting one hour or less, Sam Experts help women navigate complex decisions, understand available options, and move forward with confidence.

The Opportunity

We’re expanding our network of Relationships, Dating & Sexuality Experts and seeking experienced relationship professionals, marriage and family therapists, relationship coaches, sexuality educators, and LGBTQ+ specialists.

We’re recruiting professionals with deep expertise in one or more of the following specialties:

Specialties We’re Recruiting For Relationships & Communication

• Navigating relationship challenges and changing dynamics
• Strengthening communication and connection
• Managing conflict and difficult conversations
• Establishing healthy boundaries
• Understanding relationship expectations and needs

Dating & Relationship Transitions

• Dating in midlife and beyond
• Dating after divorce, separation, or the end of a long-term relationship
• Navigating relationship transitions and changing priorities
• Building confidence and connection in new relationships
• Identifying healthy relationship patterns

Sexual Wellness & Intimacy

• Sexual wellness education
• Intimacy and connection in long-term relationships
• Navigating changes in sexuality during midlife
• Communicating sexual needs and expectations
• Understanding sexual health information and educational resources

Coming Out & LGBTQ+ Identity in Midlife

• Coming out in midlife or later adulthood
• LGBTQ+ identity exploration and personal transitions
• Navigating conversations with partners, children, and family members
• Managing changes in relationships and family dynamics
• Building supportive connections and community
• Navigating personal reinvention and identity transitions

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of directly relevant professional experience in relationships, sexuality education, LGBTQ+ support, or related specialties.
• Recognized professional licenses, certifications, advanced qualifications, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Extensive experience supporting adults through relationship, intimacy, or identity transitions.
• Demonstrated experience using inclusive, evidence-informed approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, cultural competence, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Ability to provide educational and coaching-based guidance within Sam’s service boundaries.

Relevant Professional Credentials

LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, licensed clinical psychologist (PhD/PsyD), AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, ICF ACC/PCC/MCC with documented relationship-coaching expertise, or equivalent professional qualifications.

Experts specializing in coming out or LGBTQ+ identity transitions must demonstrate substantial LGBTQ+ affirmative professional experience.

Qualifications must be directly relevant to the selected specialty. General relationship-coaching credentials alone do not establish qualification to provide specialized sexuality education.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver focused, private virtual Sessions lasting up to 60 minutes.
• Provide evidence-informed relationship education and practical resources.
• Help clients understand relationship dynamics and navigate life transitions.
• Develop focused Session offerings within your specialization.
• Create actionable takeaways such as communication frameworks, conversation-planning tools, and educational resource guides.
• Maintain…