Onsite Project Moderator (Jersey City, NJ)
Work Location: Jersey City, NJ; Onsite
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
Engagement Model: Fixed-term employment; Full-time
Estimated Project Duration: 5 months
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Language(s) Needed: English (US)
Role Summary
The Moderator will work directly with onsite participants to ensure the proper execution of study/project requirements. The primary responsibility is to moderate user sessions and provide updates to the other members of the production team, as well as performing basic troubleshooting of data collection technology.
These sessions will involve participants performing guided activities while being video recorded.
Role Responsibilities
Operate and maintain data collection equipment, offload data, manage logistics, provide daily reports, and lead the overall high-quality data generation for this effort, day in, day out
Understand provided project documentation to assist participants
Interact with participants and lead them through data collection projects
Capture data for the assigned project, aiming to reach the targeted daily goal
Utilize client tools to label/tag data
Convey sessions details to the Project Manager and Production team
Communicate and coordinate with project team
Interact with various hardware & software
Assist in preparing session materials and setting up facility
Monitor and manage participant flow within the site
Address participant questions and concerns in a professional manner
Provide feedback on session dynamics and participant engagement
Ability to lift up 45 to 50 lbs when needed
Role Requirements
Strong technical proficiency, including hands‑on experience with iOS devices, basic hardware/software troubleshooting, and familiarity with command‑line tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly guide individuals or groups through structured sessions
Ability to manage group dynamics, maintain a positive environment, and handle issues calmly and professionally
High level of attention to detail, particularly when following protocols, documenting sessions, and creating or updating reports
Strong problem‑solving skills, able to make real‑time decisions in a live onsite setting
Adaptable and flexible, comfortable working in fast‑paced or changing environments
Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and integrity, including adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards
Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with the project staff: project manager, coordinator, scheduler
Knowledge of research methodologies and ethical considerations is a plus
Experience in onsite moderation, facilitation, proctoring, or similar participant‑facing roles is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, communications, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.
We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.
To learn more about DataForce please visit us at https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce.
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- Locations
- Jersey City, NJ
- Employment type
- Full-time