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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $55/hr. The typical top rate across 106 priced science listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

We're looking for forestry and land management scientists to help shape how AI understands sustainable forestry, forest ecosystems, and land-use practices. Your field expertise will directly influence the accuracy and reliability of AI systems used by researchers, planners, and conservation professionals — making a real-world impact from wherever you work.

What You'll Do

Review AI-generated forestry and land management scenarios for scientific accuracy and practical soundness
Assess content related to forest health, land use planning, ecosystem management, and sustainability
Identify errors, oversimplifications, or gaps in AI-generated management recommendations
Provide structured, expert feedback to improve applied reasoning and decision-making in AI outputs
Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

3+ years of hands-on experience in forestry, land management, or a closely related field
Strong understanding of forest ecosystems, silviculture, and sustainable land-use practices
Able to critically evaluate applied environmental and resource management decision-making
Comfortable reading and assessing written technical content
Detail-oriented and self-motivated
No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field
Experience with land-use planning, conservation programs, or regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with AI tools or content evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI handles critical environmental topics
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.