Recreation Specialist

Mercor, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor, Inc. is seeking a Recreation Specialist to work as an independent contractor, drawing on your expertise in community engagement and recreational programming. This fully remote position allows you to contribute flexible hours to help train AI systems with real-world recreation scenarios that support public engagement. Bring your 4+ years of experience in government settings to help enhance AI understanding of community activities, ensuring technology aligns with real-world programming.

Benefits

Fully remote and flexible schedule

Competitive hourly compensation

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in government-run recreational activities.
• Experience with sports, arts, crafts, and music.
• Familiarity with community outreach and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Planning inclusive holiday events.
• Responding to incidents during activities.
• Managing resources and participant registration.

Skills

Community Engagement

Activity Planning

Recreational Programming

Working with Diverse Populations

Promotion of Programs

Tools

Program Planning Tools

Registration Software

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Mercor is working with leading AI research labs to recruit experienced Recreation Workers, especially those with a background in government or public-sector recreation programs, as independent contractors. In this unique role, you’ll contribute your knowledge of community engagement, activity planning, and recreational programming to help train and refine cutting-edge AI systems.

You'll help ensure AI understands how to simulate real-life recreation scenarios—from community events to camp programs—supporting the development of tools that could enhance how public recreation departments operate and engage the public.

What We're Looking For:

We’re seeking professionals with:

• 4+ years of experience planning, organizing, or running recreational activities in government-run settings (e.g., local parks departments, city community centers, after-school programs, senior centers)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Designing and leading group activities such as sports, arts and crafts, drama, music, games, or outdoor programs
• Working with diverse populations (e.g., youth, seniors, veterans, or individuals with disabilities)
• Coordinating with volunteers, vendors, or public agencies
• Promoting programs through flyers, social media, or community outreach
• Familiarity with program planning tools, registration software, or incident reporting systems commonly used in public recreation

What You’ll Do:

• Planning inclusive holiday events
• Responding to incidents during activities

Create prompts that simulate tasks like:

• Drafting a weekly recreation calendar
• Communicating safety protocols to participants
• Handling participant registration or complaints
• Managing resources and supply orders for programs
• Terminology, workflows, and challenges in public-sector recreation
• Cultural and logistical nuances of designing inclusive, engaging activities
• Review AI-generated content to ensure it’s accurate, empathetic, and aligned with real-world community programming

Why Join This Project:

• Fully remote and flexible — contribute on your own schedule
• Approximately 15 hours/week for 3–4 weeks
• Collaborate directly with AI teams working on tools that may one day support public recreation programs
• Shape how AI systems understand and assist in community engagement and enrichment
• Competitive hourly compensation, adjusted based on your experience and location
• (U.S. rates available on request; international rates vary)
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Role is a contractor engagement (at-will)
• Visa Note: We are currently unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates

If you’ve dedicated your career to creating joy, connection, and learning through public recreation, now you can help ensure AI reflects those same values. Join us to shape technology that could empower future recreation leaders.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  Software Development

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