Italian Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600
About The Position
Mindrift is recruiting native Italian speakers living in New York City for a paid, in-person research study about how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan, demonstrate how they use their phone and favorite apps in daily life, share examples of everyday phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form; participants may ask questions or stop at any time. The full study pays $1,200–$1,600. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; session dates are confirmed for shortlisted participants.
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 texting friends, email, or notes.
- Have used a smartphone as your main personal phone for at least 3 years.
- Be comfortable communicating in English.
- Be available for 3 consecutive days, Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
- Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.
Nice To Haves
- A flexible schedule; the posting notes international students, people new to NYC, and people between jobs as potential good fits.
Responsibilities
- Walk the research team through how you use your phone and favorite apps in daily life.
- Share examples of everyday phone activity with the research team, choosing what to include.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.
Benefits
- $1,200–$1,600 compensation for the full study
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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