Bilingual Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Los Angeles, CA

11d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel to selected locations to recruit study participants and make in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss studies, answer questions, and obtain participation. They may approach selected households without a prior appointment and follow a schedule established by the Field Supervisor for respondent contact times. The role administers computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires, collects confidential information, and transmits data on schedule. Field Interviewers independently manage administrative duties, including conference calls, online training, system updates, and accurate, timely Time & Expense reports. They attend virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor and participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff. They are responsible for the proper care and legal use of project-issued equipment, and for safeguarding and tracking participant incentives and project materials. The work may involve driving and working after dark, variable schedules, and various weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective speech and listening communication skills.
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 reliable internet 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 based on the quarterly schedule and the 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.
Contact selected respondents in person to explain the study, answer questions, and obtain participation.
Approach selected households without a prior appointment.
Follow the Field Supervisor's schedule for respondent contact times.
Administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires and collect confidential information from selected individuals.
Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online training.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Take full and legal responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Carefully track participant incentives.
Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports.
Attend scheduled virtual project-team meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor.
Participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff.
Maintain required system updates on project equipment and complete administrative tasks.
Work and drive after dark.