Postal Clerk
Listing checked October 16, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks Postal Clerks to evaluate and improve AI systems on postal service topics. You will draw on your front-counter experience to check that questions sound like real customers and that answers are correct and useful. Accuracy comes first. No AI experience is needed; your domain knowledge is what matters. This is a short-term, remote contractor role with a commitment of 15-25 hours per week.
What You'll Do5
- 1Review sample postal questions and flag any that do not sound like what real customers ask.
- 2Write rubrics that define a correct, complete answer on mail classes, shipping options, postage, fees, and shipping labels.
- 3Cover package tracking, missing or damaged mail, change of address and mail forwarding, and international mailing and customs forms in your rubrics.
- 4Evaluate AI-generated answers against your rubrics, flagging errors, omissions, and outdated guidance.
- 5Share clear written feedback with the project team, working asynchronously.
Requirements6
- 1Current, former, or retired USPS frontline experience (postal clerk, sales and service associate, or retail associate).
- 21+ years helping customers in person at a post office counter.
- 3Working knowledge of mail classes, shipping options, postage, tracking, and change of address.
- 4US-based.
- 5Able to start quickly and commit 15-25 hours per week.
- 6Clear, precise writing.
Who Should Apply
This role suits current, former, or retired USPS frontline staff with at least one year of in-person counter experience. You should be comfortable writing clear, precise feedback and have working knowledge of mail classes, shipping, postage, tracking, and change of address. If you have handled international mail, customs forms, or missing mail claims, that is a plus.
Salary Insight
The rate for this role is $30 to $45 per hour. No other compensation details are provided; final pay is discussed during the hiring process.
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Highlight your USPS frontline experience, especially any time spent at a retail counter helping customers with mail classes, shipping, postage, tracking, and change of address. Mention specific examples of handling international mail, customs forms, or missing mail claims, and note your writing skills with a brief sample if possible.
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