Onsite Pet-Interaction Data Moderator

TransPerfect Translations International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking an onsite Moderator in the Los Angeles area to oversee sessions involving dogs and cats, ensure safety and comfort for participants and animals, and perform basic troubleshooting of data collection tech. Collaborate with the production team to deliver high-quality data generation daily.

Strong moderation, facility setup, and data labeling skills are essential, with willingness to work evenings or weekends if needed and the ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field preferred.
• Experience in moderation, facilitation, proctoring is required.
• Experience with lighting for film or photography (amateur or professional) preferred; setting up studio lighting, validating color spectra with a spectrometer, and measuring light with a lux meter.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data collection equipment and generate daily reports.
• Guide participants and pets through sessions ensuring safety and comfort.
• Interact with participants and their pets to collect data accurately.
• Label and organize collected data with client tools.
• Prepare session materials and set up lighting and studio space.
• Assist with teardown and coordinate with the Project Manager and Production team.
• Lift up to 45 lbs when needed.

Skills

Pet handling

Onsite work

Team player

Customer service oriented

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Mac OS

Windows

Spectrometer

Lux meter

Job description

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA; Onsite
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
Engagement Model: Fixed-term employment; Full-time
EstimatedProject Duration: 3 to 4 months
EstimatedStart Date: August 17th, 2026
Language(s) Needed: English (US)

Role Summary
The Moderator will work directly with onsite participants and their pets (dogs and cats) to ensure the proper execution of study and project requirements. The primary responsibility is to moderate user sessions involving pet interactions, ensuring comfort and safety for both participants and animals, while providing updates to other members of the production team. The Moderator will also perform very basic troubleshooting of data collection technology used during the sessions.


Role Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data collection equipment, offload data, manage logistics, provide daily reports, and lead the overall high-quality data generation for this effort, day in and day out

• Understand provided project documentation to assist participants and ensure smooth data collection sessions involving pets (dogs and cats)

• Interact with participants and their pets, guiding them through the data collection process and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for both

• Capture data for the assigned project, aiming to reach the targeted daily goal while maintaining data quality standards

• Utilize client tools to label/tag collected data accurately

• Convey session details, participant updates, and any pet-related notes to the Project Manager and Production team

• Communicate and coordinate closely with the broader project team to maintain alignment on procedures and timelines

• Interact with various hardware and software used for data collection and recording

• Assist in preparing session materials and setting up the facility to accommodate both participants and animals

• Set up studio lighting equipment to ensure optimal illumination during data collection sessions

• Validate color spectra using a spectrometer to ensure lighting accuracy and consistency

• Validate light intensity values using a luxmeter to meet project specifications

• Monitor and manage participant and pet flow within the site to maintain schedule efficiency

• Address participant questions and concerns in a professional and courteous manner

• Provide feedback on session dynamics, participant engagement, and pet behavior observations

• Responsible for overseeing site setup and teardown activities, ensuring all event spaces, equipment, and materials are prepared and dismantled efficiently and according to operational standards

• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs when needed

Role Requirements – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to work onsite in Los Angeles area, California

• Comfortable working with and around domestic cats and dogs (large and small)

• Willing and able to clean up after pets when necessary

• Ability to manage groups and foster a positive environment

• Willing to work evenings or weekends if needed

• Detail-oriented with a knack for problem-solving

• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing scenarios

• High attention to detail

• Customer service oriented

• Familiarity with Mac OS and Windows

• Goal driven and objective mindset

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Integrity and strong work ethic

• Report creation, monitoring and updating

• Proactive decision maker

• Team player

Role Requirements – Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, communications, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

• Experience in moderation, facilitation, proctoring, required

• Experience with lighting for film or photography (amateur or professional) is strongly preferred; for example, setting up studio lighting, validating color spectra using a spectrometer, and measuring light intensity with a lux meter.

DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.

We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.

To learn more about DataForce please visit us at https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.