Farm Labor Contractor - AI Trainer (Contract)

Role Overview

Handshake is seeking experienced Farm Labor Contractors to participate in an exciting and impactful AI research project. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in the agricultural sector to train AI models, helping them better understand the nuances of farm labor practices and contribute to the development of tools that support the upskilling of trade workers. No prior AI experience is required – your practical knowledge is what we need!

As an AI Trainer, you will play a crucial role in evaluating AI model outputs, assessing content related to farm labor tasks, and providing clear, structured feedback. This feedback will directly contribute to strengthening the AI's understanding of the language, tasks, and challenges faced in the field. This is a remote, contract-based position with flexible hours, allowing you to work around your existing commitments.

A Day in the Life

Here’s what a typical day might look like for a Farm Labor Contractor - AI Trainer:

• Reviewing AI-Generated Content: You'll be presented with content generated by AI models related to various aspects of farm labor contracting, such as worker recruitment, wage calculation, safety protocols, and task assignment.
• Evaluating Accuracy and Relevance: Your task is to assess the accuracy, relevance, and completeness of this content based on your real-world experience. Does the AI's output align with actual practices and regulations in the field?
• Providing Detailed Feedback: You'll provide specific, actionable feedback on the AI's output. This might involve correcting factual errors, suggesting alternative phrasing, or highlighting areas where the AI's understanding is incomplete.
• Developing Prompts: You may also be asked to develop prompts that reflect common scenarios or challenges faced by farm labor contractors. These prompts will be used to train the AI model to generate more accurate and helpful responses.
• Collaborating Asynchronously: The work is conducted asynchronously, meaning you can complete tasks on your own time and at your own pace. You'll communicate with the Handshake AI team through online platforms, sharing your feedback and insights.

Why Remote?

This is a fully remote position, offering several advantages:

• Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the USA, setting your own hours to fit your schedule.
• Convenience: Eliminate commute time and other location-related hassles.
• Work-Life Balance: Maintain a better balance between your professional and personal life.
• Accessibility: This opportunity is open to qualified professionals across the country, regardless of their location.

Career Path

While this is a contract position, it provides valuable experience in a rapidly growing field. As AI continues to transform various industries, expertise in AI training and evaluation will become increasingly sought-after. This role can serve as a stepping stone to future opportunities in:

• AI Training and Development: Contribute to the development of AI models in other domains.
• Technical Writing and Content Creation: Leverage your subject matter expertise to create training materials and documentation for AI systems.
• Consulting: Advise organizations on how to effectively implement and utilize AI technologies.

Salary & Benefits

This is an hourly contract position. While the specific pay rate will vary depending on your experience and qualifications, Handshake offers competitive compensation. In addition to the pay, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a remote work environment, the opportunity to learn new skills, and the satisfaction of contributing to a meaningful project.

Our Mission

Handshake's mission is to democratize opportunity for all students and early talent. We believe that everyone should have access to the resources and connections they need to build a successful career. This AI project aligns with our mission by developing tools that will help upskill the next generation of skilled trade workers, empowering them to thrive in a changing economy.

How to Apply

To apply for the Farm Labor Contractor - AI Trainer (Contract) position, please follow these steps:

1. Create a Handshake Account: Visit the Handshake website and create a free account.
2. Upload Your Resume and Verify Your Identity: Upload your resume, highlighting your experience in farm labor contracting. You'll also need to verify your identity to ensure the security of the platform.
3. Get Matched and Onboarded into Relevant Projects: Once your account is set up, you'll be matched with relevant AI training projects based on your expertise.
4. Start Working and Earning: Begin working on assigned tasks and providing feedback to the AI models.

FAQ

1. What are the minimum qualifications for this role? You must have at least 4 years of professional experience as a Farm Labor Contractor or in a similar role.
2. Do I need prior AI experience? No, prior AI experience is not required. Your expertise in farm labor contracting is what we need.
3. Is this a full-time or part-time position? This is a contract position with flexible hours. You can work as much or as little as you like, with no minimum commitment.
4. How will I be paid? You will be paid on an hourly basis for the time you work on assigned tasks.
5. What type of feedback will I be providing? You will be providing feedback on the accuracy, relevance, and completeness of AI-generated content related to farm labor contracting.
6. How will I communicate with the Handshake AI team? You will communicate with the team through online platforms, sharing your feedback and insights asynchronously.
7. What is the work authorization requirement? F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. STEM OPT is not supported.
8. Is training provided? Yes, training will be provided on how to effectively evaluate AI model outputs and provide structured feedback.
9. How long will this project last? The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.
10. What kind of impact will I have? You'll be directly contributing to the development of AI tools that will upskill the next generation of skilled trade workers, empowering them to succeed in a changing economy.