Researcher Summer Phase

Memphis, United States | Posted on 07/11/2022

Litterati is a global platform, created to eradicate litter in the world. We are empowering people to collect litter data through geo-tagged photos and making the problem measurable.

We are an internationally distributed team working with cities, NGOs, and corporations to crowd source the collection of litter data in order to map problem areas. From schools to scientists, environmental organizations, brands and city governments, people are coming together for the greater good -- to create a litter‑free world.

We are currently hiring and training qualified candidates (Researchers) to execute litter analysis in selected cities to create a baseline for litter assessment and generate insights and recommendations.

The resulting data will be used by cities and client partners to identify problem areas and generate the insights needed to optimize city infrastructure, influence local policy, adjust city’s cleaning schedule, or start a dialogue with the local stakeholders (city representatives, local businesses, NGOs, schools).

If you have a passion for the environment and you want to contribute to creating a cleaner and litter‑free world, you may be a good candidate to join our research program.

As a Researcher you will be trained in the use of the Litterati App in advanced research mode and we will train you on our research methodology and the process needed to collect data in a consistent and standardized way. Once you have completed the Litterati training, you will become a part of the Litterati Researcher Program and will be assigned to perform a litter assessment over the course of a few days.

• Be prepared for your research (know the locations, how to reach them, have all the tools you need)
• Always respect safety and security
• Ensure good quality of the photos
• Categorize litter photos
• Complete 100% of assigned locations
• Collaborate with other researchers during their data collection process
• Provide feedback and insights to Litterati team to improve data collection process

• Experience with mobile apps, online and desktop tools, Google Suite, and MS Excel
• Autonomous, versatile, resourceful, with interest for technical systems
• Passion for local and community engagement and good understanding of how to navigate your city
• Access to a smartphone mobile device, i.e. iOS 7+, Android 6, and good internet connection to upload your litter data and communicate with an international team
• Globally‑minded, ecologically aware
• Be prepared to travel to different locations around your city to document litter during daylight hours ~ 7am - 7pm

Complete a job application. Once we review and accept your application, we’ll follow up with an invitation to a digital interview.

Check your email for an invitation to complete a Zoho Recruit online interview. Record your answers to the best of your ability.

After we receive your recorded responses, we’ll review your application and inform you about next steps for moving forward with the Litterati Researcher training program.

Completion of the Litterati Researcher training program is required prior to contract project assignment.

• Completion of the Litterati Researcher training program
• Access to a smartphone mobile device, i.e. iOS 7+, Android 6
• Ability to travel around your city and take photos of litter

Researchers will be paid for the completion of their research on a contract basis.