Agriculture, Forestry & Environmental Experts

Role Overview

• Job Type: Contract

• Work Arrangement: Remote

• Compensation: $76,800–$115,200 per year (annualized equivalent)

• Hourly Rate: $40–$60

• Experience Level: 5+ years preferred

About the Role

We are seeking experienced professionals in agriculture, forestry, and environmental science to contribute specialized knowledge to the development and evaluation of AI systems. You will assess industry practices, validate technical information, review real-world scenarios, and provide practical recommendations across agricultural and environmental disciplines.

Relevant areas include agricultural engineering, food science, farm and ranch management, sustainable agriculture, forestry, conservation science, and land management.

This opportunity is suited to professionals with strong domain expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts accurately. Previous AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute subject-matter expertise to the training and evaluation of AI systems for agricultural, forestry, and environmental applications.

• Assess industry practices, challenges, and innovations across relevant technical disciplines.

• Review, annotate, and validate datasets, documents, and scenarios for accuracy and real-world relevance.

• Develop and refine technical content, process explanations, and policy guidance for agricultural and environmental contexts.

• Provide insights on regulatory frameworks, sustainability initiatives, and emerging industry trends.

• Participate in written and verbal discussions to clarify project requirements, share expertise, and align on deliverables.

• Collaborate with professionals across disciplines to ensure consistent application of technical knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in agriculture, forestry, environmental conservation, or a related field.

• Knowledge of agricultural engineering, sustainable agriculture, environmental management, conservation practices, or other relevant specialist areas.

• Ability to analyze complex systems, evaluate technical information, and provide practical recommendations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on technical accuracy and clarity.

• Ability to review technical documents, datasets, and real-world scenarios critically.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in agriculture, forestry, environmental conservation, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated expertise in sustainable agriculture, land management, or conservation practices.

• Experience in food science, farm or ranch management, agricultural engineering, forestry, or conservation science.

• Familiarity with relevant regulatory standards, industry developments, and technologies used in agriculture and environmental management.

• Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary projects or with cross-functional teams.

• An advanced degree in a relevant field.

Key Skills

Agricultural engineering, sustainable agriculture, forestry, environmental conservation, environmental science, food science, farm management, land management, conservation practices, sustainability, regulatory frameworks, technical documentation, dataset validation, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical communication.

Compensation

The hourly rate is $40–$60, equivalent to approximately $76,800–$115,200 per year at 1,920 working hours annually. This annualized figure is for comparison only; actual earnings depend on contracted hours and workload.

What to Expect

You will apply practical expertise to technical assessments, document and dataset reviews, sustainability-related scenarios, and written evaluations. The work emphasizes domain accuracy, evidence-based reasoning, and actionable recommendations for real-world agricultural and environmental challenges. Previous AI experience is not required.