Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 4 years of experience in planning or organizing recreational activities in government or public-sector settings., Hands-on experience with designing and leading group activities such as sports, arts, drama, music, or outdoor programs., Experience working with diverse populations, including youth, seniors, veterans, or individuals with disabilities., Familiarity with program planning tools, registration software, or incident reporting systems used in public recreation..

Key responsibilities:

Design realistic recreation scenarios for AI training, including organizing summer camps and planning holiday events.

Create prompts to simulate tasks like drafting recreation calendars and communicating safety protocols.

Review AI-generated content to ensure accuracy, empathy, and alignment with community programming.

Help AI researchers understand terminology, workflows, and challenges in public recreation.

Job description

Mercor is working with leading AI research labs to recruit experienced Recreation Workers, especially those with a background in government or public-sector recreation programs, as independent contractors. In this unique role, you’ll contribute your knowledge of community engagement, activity planning, and recreational programming to help train and refine cutting-edge AI systems.

You'll help ensure AI understands how to simulate real-life recreation scenarios—from community events to camp programs—supporting the development of tools that could enhance how public recreation departments operate and engage the public.

What We're Looking For:

4+ years of experience planning, organizing, or running recreational activities in government-run settings (e.g., local parks departments, city community centers, after-school programs, senior centers)
Hands-on experience with:
Designing and leading group activities such as sports, arts and crafts, drama, music, games, or outdoor programs
Working with diverse populations (e.g., youth, seniors, veterans, or individuals with disabilities)
Coordinating with volunteers, vendors, or public agencies
Promoting programs through flyers, social media, or community outreach
Familiarity with program planning tools, registration software, or incident reporting systems commonly used in public recreation

What You’ll Do:

Design realistic recreation scenarios for AI training, such as:

Organizing summer camp schedules
Planning inclusive holiday events
Responding to incidents during activities
Coordinating volunteers or managing facility usage

Create prompts that simulate tasks like:

Drafting a weekly recreation calendar
Communicating safety protocols to participants
Handling participant registration or complaints
Managing resources and supply orders for programs

Help AI researchers understand:

Terminology, workflows, and challenges in public-sector recreation
Cultural and logistical nuances of designing inclusive, engaging activities
Review AI-generated content to ensure it’s accurate, empathetic, and aligned with real-world community programming

Why Join This Project:

Fully remote and flexible — contribute on your own schedule
Approximately 15 hours/week for 3–4 weeks
Collaborate directly with AI teams working on tools that may one day support public recreation programs
Shape how AI systems understand and assist in community engagement and enrichment

Compensation & Engagement Details:

Competitive hourly compensation, adjusted based on your experience and location
(U.S. rates available on request; international rates vary)
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Role is a contractor engagement (at-will)
Visa Note: We are currently unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates

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