Job Title Summer Annotation Technician

Salary $15 - $16

Job Classification Hourly

Location Fort Collins, CO US (Primary)

Job Type Temporary

of Hires Needed

3

Job Description

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking for temporary Summer Annotation Technicians i n our Fort Collins, Colorado, office

WESThas a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

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Key Details: Compensation: $15-$16/ hour Start Date: June 1st, 2024 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Schedule: 5-15 hours/week Additional Details: We specifically seek Summer Annotation Technicians to work with our machine learning team. The technicians will be supervised and mentored by WEST, with the opportunity to interact and work with multiple WEST staff.

Responsibilities: Utilize LabelBox to annotate images for computer vision models (no prior experience with LabelBox required) Identify wildlife in imagery such as ungulates, birds, and bats down to the species level when possible, as well as assessing age and sex

This is a general description of the functions for this position, and this is not all-inclusive of the duties which may be associated with this position.

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications: Current student or recent graduate (within 3 years) of Colorado State University Demonstrated interest in working with wildlife data and databases Ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail Ability to work 60 hours over the course of the summer averaging 5 hours per week with flexible schedule; annotators may work more/less in a given week as needed to accommodate academic schedules so long as overall hour commitment is met by end of summer Capable of appearing for work on time, sitting for long periods of time; following instructions from managers; interacting effectively with coworkers and clients; maintaining a positive attitude; accepting guidance and constructive criticism

After an offer of employment is made, thecandidatemust successfully pass a pre-employmentbackground check,drug screening,and a DMV records check that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver's license will be required. Candidates must adhere to all health and safety requirements.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.

Education High School

Salary Grade

Exemption Type Non-Exempt

Application Deadline

WEST is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Further,