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Position: Document Sourcing Specialist
Type: Hourly contract
Compensation: $20 – $66/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Source publicly available documents from government archives, academic repositories, and open datasets.
Verify and document license types to ensure compliance with open-source and usage requirements.
Log and maintain accurate metadata, including source links and licensing details.
Identify and flag issues related to ownership, unclear licensing, or restricted content.
Collaborate with data engineering and compliance teams to resolve sourcing challenges.
Stay updated on open data practices, licensing standards, and repository navigation.
Communicate findings clearly to support documentation quality and compliance audits.
Requirements
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review licensing and compliance information accurately.
Strong experience in document sourcing, academic research, and public records search.
Familiarity with platforms such as academic repositories and open-source databases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to distinguish between open-access and restricted content.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage large volumes of data.
Application Process (Takes 20 Min)
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Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage
