Public Benefits Application Specialist
Hackajob
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Job Description
About Mercor and the Public Benefits Application Specialist Role
Mercor, in collaboration with hackajob, is seeking exceptional tech professionals for a research project with one of the world's top AI companies. As a Public Benefits Application Specialist, you will leverage your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation, directly contributing to the training and enhancement of advanced AI systems.
This role requires a minimum of 4+ years of full-time work experience in the public benefits occupation and applicants must be based in the US, UK, or Canada.
Role Details
- Hourly compensation rates are competitive, adjusted for your professional background and geographic location. The listed compensation scale primarily applies to U.S.-based applicants.
- A commitment of at least 15 hours per week is required.
- The project is estimated to last for approximately 6 months, with potential for extension.
- Access to a desktop or laptop computer is necessary; Chromebooks are not compatible with this project.
Contract and Payment Terms
You will be engaged as an independent contractor for this fully remote role, offering the flexibility to complete work on your own schedule. Project durations are subject to change based on evolving needs and performance. Your work at Mercor will strictly adhere to ethical guidelines, ensuring no access to confidential or proprietary information from any external entities. Payments are processed weekly via Stripe or Wise, based on services rendered. Please note that Mercor is currently unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates for this position.
About Mercor
Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises, facilitating the training of frontier AI models through human expertise. By joining Mercor, you will contribute to projects that shape the next generation of AI systems, collaborate with leading researchers, and receive competitive compensation for your specialized knowledge.
Key skills/competency
- Public Benefits Expertise
- AI Model Training
- Data Annotation
- Research Design
- Policy Analysis
- Content Moderation
- Quality Assurance
- Domain Specific Knowledge
- Independent Contractor Management
- Remote Work Proficiency
How to Get Hired at Hackajob
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their commitment to advancing AI through human expertise and their partnerships with leading AI labs.
- Highlight domain expertise: Tailor your resume to emphasize your 4+ years in public benefits, showcasing specific achievements and relevant project experience.
- Showcase independent work: Emphasize your ability to manage your schedule, deliver high-quality work autonomously, and adhere to project guidelines.
- Prepare for AI-centric discussions: Familiarize yourself with basic AI concepts and how domain expertise contributes to model training and data annotation.
- Demonstrate geographical eligibility: Clearly state your US, UK, or Canada residency to meet the essential application criteria.
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