Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Italian Language Study in NYC

Mindrift•New York, NY
•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Italian speakers living in New York City for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study examines how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how those habits differ across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate how they use their phone and favorite apps in everyday life, share selected examples of phone activity, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary, is covered by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any point. The study pays $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
  • Be a native Italian speaker who grew up in Italy.
  • Use Italian in everyday life, such as in texts, email, or notes.
  • Have used a smartphone as a main personal phone for at least 3 years.
  • Be comfortable communicating in English.
  • Be available for 3 consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
  • Not currently be employed by a tech or AI company.

Responsibilities

  • Spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Walk the research team through everyday use of a phone and favorite apps.
  • Share examples of everyday phone activity, choosing what to include.
  • Complete a short questionnaire about phone and app habits.

Benefits

  • $1,200–$1,600 compensation for the full study.
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