Participant Recruitment Specialist

Job Description

Participant Recruitment Specialist

Team: Business Operations

Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models.

The role

As a Participant Recruitment Specialist at Prolific, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding our participant pool to meet the evolving needs of AI research and development. You'll focus on identifying and attracting new participants, especially those with niche expertise or from specialized demographics crucial for AI training and evaluation tasks. This project-based role requires adaptability and the ability to juggle multiple recruitment initiatives simultaneously, as you'll be supporting a wide range of AI-focused studies and tasks.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience in recruitment or outreach, preferably in tech, AI, or research-related fields.
• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, and the types of participants needed for various AI tasks (e.g., data annotation, model evaluation, AI alignment studies)
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple recruitment projects concurrently
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of diverse demographic groups and how to effectively reach them
• Proficiency in using social media, professional networks, and industry-specific channels for targeted recruitment
• Innovative mindset for developing creative recruitment strategies for hard-to-reach demographics
• Understanding of ethical considerations in AI development and human-subject research
• Experience with outreach campaigns and community building

What you’ll be doing in the role

• Work closely with the sales team to understand specific AI project requirements and participant needs for each client request.
• Quickly analyze our existing participant database to identify gaps between current availability and client requirements, focusing on AI-specific demographics or expertise.
• Develop and implement rapid, targeted recruitment strategies to fill identified gaps for AI-focused studies.
• Juggle various ongoing recruitment initiatives simultaneously, prioritizing based on client deadlines and project urgency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the sales team, providing timely updates on recruitment progress and participating in client calls when necessary to discuss participant sourcing strategies.
• Work with the marketing team to develop long-term recruitment strategies that anticipate future AI research needs and expand our pool of AI-relevant participants.
• Stay informed about trends in AI research and development, adjusting recruitment approaches to meet changing client needs in the fast-paced AI industry.

Why Prolific is a great place to work

We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation—one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.

Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture.

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