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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $40/hr. The typical top rate across 80 priced writing listings is $68/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

RecentPosted 3w ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in United States.

The job description

Time Commitment: 10-20 hours/week, short-term project

micro1 is looking for 211 Specialists to help evaluate and improve AI systems on government services topics. You’ll use your experience answering the public to check that questions sound like real callers and that answers would actually help them. Accuracy comes first. No AI experience is needed; your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

Review sample questions and flag any that don’t sound like what real callers ask.
Write rubrics that define a correct, complete answer, including the right referrals and next steps for the caller.
Evaluate AI-generated answers against your rubrics, flagging errors, omissions, outdated guidance, and answers that wouldn’t help a real caller.
Share clear written feedback with the project team, working asynchronously.

Required Qualifications

Experience as a 211 Specialist, Information & Referral Specialist, or Benefits Navigator, answering public questions about government services
1+ years of regular, high-volume public contact (phone, chat, or in person)
Working knowledge of public benefits and community resources
US-based
Able to start quickly and commit 10-20 hours/week
Clear, precise writing

Nice to Have

Experience with crisis intervention or needs assessment
Experience using community resource databases
Experience creating guides, scripts, or training materials
Experience helping a diverse range of callers, including rural and Spanish-speaking communities

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.