Field Data Collector Talent Pipeline

NORC at the University of Chicago•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

This evergreen posting builds a pipeline of candidates for future Field Data Collector opportunities. Field Data Collectors conduct in-person interviews with respondents in their homes and collect information supporting research on healthcare, education, workforce development, and other topics that shape public policy. The role involves working independently in the field, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and accurately documenting information. Candidates conversationally bilingual in English and Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified candidates may be contacted about future opportunities. This is an intermittent position with a flexible, part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week. Work may include weekday, evening, and weekend shifts. Field staff may contact people by phone and in person, sometimes without notice, and conduct interviews by phone or in person at respondents’ homes, jobs, or other public places. Project-specific details are shared during the webinar and interview process. The position may suit people seeking flexible work, including students, teachers, real estate agents, tax preparers, and retirees.

Requirements

Available to work 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.
Comfortable contacting people in person at their homes, often without notice.
Able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up and downstairs as needed.
Must reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in the job posting.
Able to use a company-provided laptop, tablet, and applications for work tasks.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
Eligible to work in the United States and able to present identity and work-authorization documents for I-9 verification; visa sponsorship is not available.
At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus; conversationally bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Field interviewing experience or related experience in sales, hospitality, marketing, canvassing, teaching, or customer service.

Responsibilities

Persuade and appropriately assert oneself to gain respondents’ cooperation and complete surveys.
Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.
Make cold contacts by phone and in person to gain cooperation from new sample members.
Conduct interviews by phone and in person at respondents’ homes, jobs, or other public places.
Use a company-provided laptop, tablet, and applications to send emails and record notes about completed work.