About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling. We help people discover projects, build a professional profile, and grow in a rapidly expanding field where human expertise directly influences the development of modern AI.

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Contributors create, review, and evaluate the examples and guidance that help AI systems produce more useful, accurate, and reliable results. This role applies instructional design expertise to the structure and quality of AI-training learning programs.

The Role

OpenTrain AI is seeking an Instructional Design AI Training Specialist to design structured learning programs and educational content for training next-generation AI systems. In this remote contractor opportunity, your expertise in instructional design helps shape how AI models learn and reason.

This is a part-time role requiring less than 20 hours per week. The opportunity is open worldwide and is classified as entry level, with a stated pay range of $40–$75 USD per hour.

• Employment type: Contractor and part time
• Time requirement: Less than 20 hours per week
• Work arrangement: Remote, worldwide
• Language: English
• Pay: $40–$75 USD per hour

What You'll Do

You will develop complete, learner-centered programs and supporting materials for digital delivery. The work includes planning, content development, assessment design, collaboration, and ongoing refinement as project requirements evolve.

• Define clear, measurable learning objectives for specific program audiences.
• Design learning pathways from objectives through modules, activities, and assessments.
• Create engaging instructional materials, presentations, and digital learning resources.
• Develop basic assessment tools, including quizzes and rubrics, to measure learner progress.
• Collaborate with remote stakeholders to maintain clarity and alignment.
• Iterate on program designs and materials in response to feedback and changing requirements.
• Document processes and best practices to support consistent quality and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Successful candidates should bring proven expertise in training, instructional design, or adult learning, along with the ability to create effective educational experiences for diverse audiences. Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail are important for succeeding in a remote environment.

• Proven expertise in training, instructional design, or adult learning.
• Ability to define learning outcomes and map them to activities and assessments.
• Experience designing educational content for diverse audiences, particularly in remote or digital contexts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for virtual collaboration.
• Knowledge of assessment creation, including quizzes and rubrics.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Detail-oriented, proactive approach with a commitment to high-quality, learner-centric solutions.

Helpful Background

A portfolio demonstrating a complete program build can help show how you approach instructional design from initial objectives through finished learning materials.

• Portfolio evidence of a full program build in text format.

Why Work in AI Training

AI training is a fast-growing area of technology work that can be completed remotely with flexible hours. Your instructional design knowledge can contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge AI systems while fitting around other professional or personal commitments.

• Remote work from anywhere in the world
• Part-time workload of less than 20 hours per week
• Opportunity to apply instructional design expertise to emerging AI systems
• Flexible contractor work in a growing technology field