Description

You will help train AI by conversing in Q'eqchi', verifying linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance, and documenting error traces to improve model reasoning. Your expertise will directly contribute to preserving Mayan knowledge and supporting authentic linguistic interactions in AI.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Linguistics, Indigenous Studies, Translation, or related field
• Professional experience in teaching, translation, language documentation, or community work
• Q'eqchi' language expertise including dialects, phonetics, syntax, idioms, and cultural references
• Clear, metacognitive communication skills
• Reliable computer and high-speed internet as contractor

Responsibilities

• Converse with AI in Q'eqchi' across diverse topics
• Verify linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance
• Document model failure modes and error traces
• Suggest improvements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics
• Challenge advanced language models on contextual interpretation and dialectical nuances