Archivists - AI Trainer (Contract)

🇺🇸 Remote - San Francisco, AR 🕑 Contract 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ February 5th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Handshake is hiring Archivists - AI Trainer on a contract basis to contribute to an AI research project by applying their professional experience. The role involves developing prompts reflecting archival work, evaluating AI model outputs, and providing structured feedback to improve the AI's understanding of archival tasks and terminology.

Highlights

Contribute to AI research by evaluating and training AI models using archival expertise
Develop AI prompts related to archival work and assess AI-generated responses
Work remotely and asynchronously with flexible hours averaging 5-20 hours per week
Requires at least 4 years of professional experience managing archival records, providing reference services, authenticating documents, or directing archival staff
Collaborate with leading AI labs on improving AI applications in the archival field
No prior AI experience required
Placement depends on project availability with year-round opportunities
Supports F-1 students eligible for CPT or OPT, but not STEM OPT

Archivists - AI Trainer (Contract) Full Description

Overview

Handshake is recruiting Archivist Professionals to contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research project—but there’s no AI experience needed. In this program, you’ll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your field of work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the model’s understanding of your workplace tasks and language. The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.

Details

The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs
The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
You’ll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field
Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availability—if you apply now and can’t work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.
The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models
- Manage and organize archival records, developing classification systems and maintaining databases to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Provide reference services, authenticate and appraise historical documents, and coordinate educational programs.
- Direct staff in cataloguing and preserving collections, while researching and acquiring new materials to enhance archives.
You’re able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

Application Process

Create a Handshake account
Upload your resume and verify your identity
Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
Start working and earning

Work authorization information

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.

Original Job Description

Overview

Details

The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs
The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
You’ll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field
Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availability—if you apply now and can’t work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.
The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models
- Manage and organize archival records, developing classification systems and maintaining databases to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Provide reference services, authenticate and appraise historical documents, and coordinate educational programs.
- Direct staff in cataloguing and preserving collections, while researching and acquiring new materials to enhance archives.
You’re able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.