Bilingual Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel to selected locations to recruit study participants and contact selected respondents in person, including approaching households without an appointment. They explain the study, answer questions, obtain participation, and administer standardized computer-assisted interviews while collecting confidential information. The role includes independently managing project administration, transmitting data, tracking participant incentives, caring for issued equipment and materials, and submitting accurate time and expense reports. Interviewers follow a schedule set by the Field Supervisor, attend virtual project and weekly supervisor meetings, complete online training and equipment updates, and participate in field observations. The position requires working and driving after dark, handling varied weather conditions, and maintaining availability for a variable schedule determined by quarterly assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills through speech and listening.
Fluency in English and Spanish in reading, writing, and speaking.
Availability for the entire training and data collection period.
Ability to successfully complete training.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
Comfort using an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and associated equipment.
Access to password-protected Wi-Fi for data transmission and administrative responsibilities.
Ability to keep project information confidential.
Willingness to work in various weather conditions and after dark.
Regular access to a computer with a webcam or an internet-enabled device with a forward-facing camera, such as a tablet or smartphone, and a reliable internet connection for training and required virtual meetings.
Ability to perform physical activities including carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs; physical effort includes handling supplies and equipment weighing up to 13 pounds.
Availability for a variable work schedule dictated by the quarterly schedule, size, and location of assignments.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet deadlines.
Computer skills, particularly email and internet proficiency.
Comfort working in unfamiliar areas.
Availability for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area.

Responsibilities

Travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants.
Make in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation.
Approach selected households without a prior appointment.
Follow the Field Supervisor’s schedule for respondent contact times.
Properly administer computer-assisted interviews, collect confidential information, and administer standardized questionnaires.
Manage administrative duties independently, including conference calls and online trainings.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume legal responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Track all participant incentives carefully.
Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports.
Attend scheduled virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor.
Participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff.
Maintain required system updates to project equipment and complete administrative tasks.
Work and drive after dark.