About this role
About The Role We're looking for economists with public policy experience to help shape how AI understands and reasons about the real world. As a Public Policy Economist on our AI training team, your expertise will directly influence how leading AI models analyze regulation, welfare programs, and economic tradeoffs — making a tangible impact on the future of artificial intelligence. Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy analysis and applied economics content for accuracy, rigor, and real-world relevance Assess economic reasoning across areas including regulation, welfare policy, public programs, and fiscal tradeoffs Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve the quality and clarity of AI outputs Validate economic scenarios, conclusions, and policy recommendations using your professional expertise Work independently and asynchronously — on your own schedule, at your own pace Who You Are 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public economics, applied economics, or a related policy field Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic reasoning Able to critically evaluate written economic arguments and identify flaws in logic or methodology Comfortable providing thorough, structured written feedback Self-motivated and reliable when working independently Nice to Have Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline Professional background in government, think tanks, or policy research organizations Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration Contribute to meaningful work that directly improves how AI handles real-world policy and economics Potential for ongoing work and contract extension