Arborist

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking Plant Specialists to contribute to a project focused on identifying the genus and species of plants from images. This fully asynchronous role requires a commitment of 20-40 hours a week, with pay commensurate to qualifications and experience. Successful performance may lead to future project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or extensive work history in ecosystems management, ecology, botany, or related field.
• Ability to identify subjects of images from personal knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review images and accurately identify the genus and species of plants.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in labeling to meet project standards.

Skills

Ecosystems management

Ecology

Botany

Arbory

Education

Bachelor’s

Master’s

PhD

Job description

Mercor seeking Plant Specialists to support a project identifying the genus and species of image plants.

Responsibilities

Review images and identify the genus and species of the subject of the image.

Graders are expected to be able to identify the subject of the image from their personal knowledge rather than external sources.

Ensure accuracy and consistency in labeling to meet project standards.

Requirements

Must be based in the US.

Have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD and/or extensive work history in ecosystems management, ecology, botany, arbory or another related field.

Following the initial application process, you may be asked to take a screening quiz, identifying subjects of sample plant images.

Expected Commitment

The work is fully asynchronous and can be done around your schedule

We are looking for a commitment of 20-40 hours per week.

This project is expected to run through the end of September 2025.

Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with Mercor

Pay range commensurate with degree and experience

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.