Bilingual (Spanish) Research Interviewer

Brown University•East Brooklyn, CT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Bilingual Research Interviewer position will support the Survey, Qualitative and Applied Data (SQuAD) Research Core at the Brown University School of Public Health in conducting high quality survey research in English and Spanish. This role is central to our outreach efforts within diverse local communities, including Spanish-speaking population. SQuAD is dedicated to conducting survey research in partnerships with university and hospital-based faculty and administrators, state and local government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Research activities for this position may include recruitment, telephone interviews, mailed surveys, and in-person interviews. Interviews may be with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and members of multiple cultural and ethnic groups. In addition, research activities may be conducted in multiple locations such as participants’ homes, health care settings, and community-based locations. This is an onsite position. This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 4/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding. All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Requirements

Associates Degree plus 1-3 years of related experience, or equivalent education/work experience
Experience with human subjects’ research
Experience in using computers/technology, including competent use of MS Office products (Word, Excel) and databases
Willingness to learn new software applications and technologies
Demonstrated ability to conduct business, draft correspondence, and engage with clients/participants in both Spanish and English
Excellent oral, telephone and written communication skills, especially one-on-one communication skills
Proven ability to establish immediate professional rapport with diverse populations and navigate various social and cultural contexts with sensitivity and ease
Strong attention to detail, superior work ethic, professionalism, and organizational skills
Ability to closely follow study protocol and enter data accurately
Ability to multitask and prioritize effort to meet project goals
Ability to reliably travel to various research sites and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
In-person interviewing preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) interviewing preferred
REDCap and Qualtrics experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Survey, Qualitative and Applied Data (SQuAD) Research Core in conducting high quality survey research in English and Spanish
Conduct outreach efforts within diverse local communities, including Spanish-speaking population
Conduct research activities including recruitment, telephone interviews, mailed surveys, and in-person interviews
Interview children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and members of multiple cultural and ethnic groups
Conduct research activities in multiple locations such as participants’ homes, health care settings, and community-based locations