Office-based Video Data Contributor (Part-time)

Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive. Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue. About the Role We're hiring contractors to participate in structured recording and data collection sessions that support our artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, and research initiatives. In this role, you'll help us capture real-world human activities, object interactions, food preparation, movement patterns, and task-oriented workflows across a variety of controlled or simulated environments — including office, retail, residential-style, kitchen, storage, workshop, laboratory, and tabletop settings. Most sessions take place at our main office, but you may occasionally be dispatched to nearby filming locations as projects require. Compensation $20 per hour, paid for all approved hours worked Pre-approved travel expenses reimbursed for nearby-location sessions Schedule & Participation Typical recording sessions run two (2) to four (4) hours Standard session windows: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Scheduling is flexible and based on project availability and operational needs Consistent weekly participation is strongly preferred Additional session opportunities may be offered based on reliability, availability, operational needs, and project demand What You'll Do Participate in guided task sessions, which may include: Object handling, manipulation, sorting, and organizing Cleaning, wiping, and surface care Packaging, unpackaging, assembly, and disassembly Carrying, lifting, and repositioning objects Movement-based and tabletop manipulation workflows Simulated workplace, operational, or household activities **Tasks vary based on project needs, environment, and equipment setup.** Perform food preparation activities in residential- or commercial-style kitchen settings, including: Washing, peeling, trimming, and inspecting fresh produce Cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing ingredients with standard kitchen knives Measuring, weighing, and portioning per provided recipes Mixing, stirring, whisking, folding, and kneading by hand or with handheld tools Operating small kitchen appliances (blenders, food processors, stand mixers, toasters, kettles, microwaves, coffee makers) under safe-use conditions Stovetop, oven, and other heat-based cooking when expressly permitted by session instructions Plating, garnishing, portioning, and arranging food for service or photography Packaging prepared food and beverages for storage or transport Setting tables, serving food, and clearing dishware Washing, drying, sanitizing, and storing kitchen tools and surfaces Stocking and rotating pantry, refrigerator, and kitchen storage Disposing of food waste and recyclables per site procedures Participate in recording sessions while wearing or operating lightweight equipment such as: Head-, chest-, and wrist-mounted cameras Motion capture devices Audio capture equipment Environmental or sensor-based recording devices You may also be asked to: Start, stop, and verify recording status and quality Reposition or adjust assigned equipment Help with basic equipment prep, charging, calibration, storage, and reset Participate in prototype, workflow, or equipment trials Identify and communicate technical issues, usability concerns, or operational inconsistencies Provide feedback…