K'iche' (Mayan) Language Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project

The K'iche' (Mayan) Language Specialist - AI Trainer role is a freelance, remote position focused on enhancing AI language models with accurate K'iche' linguistic and cultural data. The specialist will collaborate with a team dedicated to developing advanced AI tools that support communication, education, and cultural preservation. This initiative aims to integrate K'iche' language nuances into AI systems, thereby preserving Mayan knowledge and facilitating authentic linguistic interactions.

Key responsibilities include engaging with AI models in K'iche' across diverse topics to assess and verify linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance. The specialist will document errors, capture reproducible error traces, and provide suggestions to improve prompt engineering and evaluation metrics. This process involves challenging the models on contextual interpretation, tone, meaning, dialectical distinctions, semantic accuracy, and cultural nuances to enhance their performance.

Candidates should possess expertise in K'iche' language, including regional dialects, phonetics, syntax, idiomatic expressions, oral traditions, and cultural references. A degree in Linguistics, Indigenous Studies, Translation, or a related field is preferred, along with professional experience in teaching, translation, language documentation, or community work. Strong metacognitive communication skills are essential for effectively conveying findings and recommendations.

The compensation for this role ranges from $8 to $65 per hour, determined based on the candidate's experience, expertise, and geographic location. As a contractor, the specialist is expected to provide a secure computer and high-speed internet connection. Please note that company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and paid time off do not apply to this position.