Curriculum Designer | Upto $55/hr
Mercor · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $75,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Design realistic digital workspaces for AI training.
- Create complex tasks challenging AI agents.
- Collaborate with workforce training experts.
- Contribute to frontier AI research.
- Work remotely on contract basis.
About the role
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Vocational Training Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40–$55/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Build a realistic digital workspace centered on the Drive folders you use daily. Include curricula, competency rubrics, lesson plans, apprentice records, credentialing paperwork, and email threads.
- Design multi-step tasks grounded in real workflows. Require navigating multiple apps, files, and stakeholders to challenge frontier AI agents.
- Collaborate with vocational and workforce-training experts to design the environment, shape task scope, and review scenarios for realism and rigor.
- Work asynchronously with research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria for workforce-training agent benchmarks.
- Contribute to frontier AI research and benchmarking. Your work directly informs how leading labs train and evaluate the next generation of AI systems.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 3+ years of full-time experience at a large community college system, major union training trust, or Fortune 500 corporate training / L&D organization.
- Background in curriculum and instructional design for skilled trades or technical programs.
- Experience in apprenticeship program administration (DOL/state-registered).
- Competency-based assessment and credentialing (NOCTI, NCCER, etc.).
- Workforce development policy and funding (WIOA, Perkins).
- Corporate training / L&D with a technical or manufacturing emphasis.
- Day-to-day use of platforms like Google Classroom, Google Forms, and SharePoint / Box.
- Strong analytical thinking and writing skills. Able to translate training workflows into structured task specs.
Compensation & Legal
This project starts on an effective hourly rate. It will transition to a model where experts are compensated based on throughput of quality work.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Vocational Training
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Design
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Competency-Based Assessment
- Workforce Development
- AI Research
- Technical Training
- L&D
- Task Design
Skills & topics
- Vocational Training Expert
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Design
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Competency-Based Assessment
- Workforce Development
- AI Research
- Technical Training
- Learning and Development
- Remote Work
- Contract
- AI
- Training
- Education
- Skilled Trades
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 3+ years of experience in large community college, union training, or Fortune 500 L&D. Emphasize curriculum design, apprenticeship administration, and competency-based credentialing.
- Prepare for AI interview: Be ready to discuss your experience translating training workflows into structured task specifications based on your resume.
- Understand the role: Focus on your background in skilled trades, technical programs, or manufacturing L&D, and your familiarity with platforms like Google Classroom.
- Complete application promptly: Upload your resume and submit the form to be considered, as applications are reviewed daily.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with Google Classroom, Forms, SharePoint/Box.,Practice translating workflows into task specifications.,Review competency-based assessment frameworks.,Understand workforce development policies.
Behavioral questions
Describe designing complex training tasks.,How do you ensure realism in training?,Discuss collaboration with diverse experts.,How do you translate workflows to specs?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the compensation structure for a Vocational Training Expert at Mercor?
- The Vocational Training Expert role at Mercor starts with an hourly rate between $40-$55. The compensation model will transition to reflect the throughput of quality work completed.
- Is the Vocational Training Expert position remote?
- Yes, the Vocational Training Expert position at Mercor is a remote role, allowing you to work from any location.
- What kind of experience is required for the Vocational Training Expert role at Mercor?
- We require at least 3 years of full-time experience in curriculum and instructional design for skilled trades or technical programs, ideally within a large community college system, union training trust, or a Fortune 500 corporate L&D organization. Experience with apprenticeship programs and competency-based credentialing is also essential.
- How long does the application process for the Vocational Training Expert role take?
- The application process for the Vocational Training Expert role is designed to take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, including uploading your resume and completing an AI interview.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Vocational Training Expert at Mercor?
- Key responsibilities include designing realistic digital workspaces for AI agent training, developing multi-step tasks grounded in real workflows, collaborating with training experts, and contributing to AI research and benchmarking.
- What is Mercor?
- Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by prominent investors.
- How can I get support or more information about the application process for Mercor?
- For details about the interview process and platform information, you can visit https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome. For any help or support, please reach out to support@mercor.com.