Onsite Project Moderator (Los Angeles)

TransPerfect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

DataForce by TransPerfect is hiring a Moderator for on-site sessions in Los Angeles, working with participants to perform tasks using AR/VR devices. You will moderate sessions, troubleshoot data collection tech, and report progress to the production team. Maintain data quality and professionalism at all times.

The role includes guiding sessions, coordinating with the Project Manager, and ensuring safety and accuracy of collected data. Some lifting is required and travel to locations may occur.

Qualifications

• Experience in moderation, facilitation or proctoring roles preferred.
• Possess technical knowledge with iOS and troubleshooting hardware issues; able to use command-line tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data collection equipment, offload data, and lead high-quality data generation.
• Understand project documentation to assist participants.
• Interact with participants and guide them through data collection tasks.
• Capture data and aim to reach the daily target.
• Label/tag data using client tools.
• Provide session updates to Project Manager and Production team.
• Coordinate with project team and other stakeholders.
• Interact with AR/VR devices and related hardware/software.
• Assist in preparing session materials and setting up the facility.
• Monitor participant flow and address questions professionally.
• Provide feedback on session dynamics and engagement.
• Ability to lift 45-50lbs when needed.

Skills

Moderation

Facilitation

Proctoring

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field

Tools

iOS

AR/VR hardware

Data capture hardware

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: 2 month (extension possible based on project needs)

EstimatedStart Date: 9th November,2026

Language(s) Needed: English (US)

Role Summary

The Moderator will work directly with onsite participants to ensure the proper execution of study/project requirements. The primary responsibility is to moderate user sessions and provide updates to the other members of the production team, as well as performing basic troubleshooting of data collection technology. These sessions will involve participants performing guided activities while being video recorded. Moderators will serve as the first line of defense in safeguarding data quality, ensuring all collected data meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Moderators will represent DataForce in a professional manner at all times during data collection.

Moderators will guide participants throughout a 2 hour session in which participants will perform various tasks with AR/VR devices, both indoors and outdoors.

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, day out
• Understand provided project documentation to assist participants
• Interact with participants and lead them through data collection projects
• Capture data for the assigned project, aiming to reach the targeted daily goal
• Utilize client tools to label/tag data
• Convey sessions details to the Project Manager and Production team
• Communicate and coordinate with project team
• Interact with various hardware & software
• Assist in preparing session materials and setting up facility
• Monitor and manage participant flow within the site
• Address participant questions and concerns in a professional manner
• Provide feedback on session dynamics and participant engagement
• Ability to lift up 45-50lbs when needed

Role Requirements

• Experience in moderation, facilitation, proctoring or similar rolespreferred
• Possess technical knowledge and hands-on experience using iOS, troubleshooting hardware issues, working with command-line tools, and demonstrating strong overall technical proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage groups and foster a positive environment
• Detail-oriented with a knack for problem-solving
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing scenarios
• High attention to detail
• Customer/Sales service oriented
• Goal driven and objective mindset
• Integrity and strong work ethic
• Report creation, monitoring and updating
• Team player
• Requires travel to multiple on-site locations, so will need reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, communications, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
• Some Python proficiency is considered beneficial but not required.
• Experience with AR/VR devices is highly encouraged.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and ethical considerations is a plus

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.