Field Data Collector Talent Pipeline

NORC at the University of Chicago•Cape Coral, FL

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About The Position

This evergreen posting builds a pipeline of candidates for future Field Data Collector opportunities. Field Data Collectors conduct in-person interviews in respondents’ homes and collect information for research on healthcare, education, workforce development, public policy, and other topics. The role involves working independently in the field, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, making cold contacts by phone and in person, and conducting interviews by phone or at respondents’ homes, jobs, or other public places. Applications are reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified candidates may be contacted about future opportunities. The position is classified as intermittent and offers flexible, part-time work. Hours are 20–25 per week and include weekday, evening, and weekend shifts. The pay range is $19.00–$28.41 per hour, based on experience and geographic location, with an additional $1.00 per hour after bilingual certification for qualifying English-Spanish bilingual employees. Intermittent staff are eligible for a 403(b) retirement plan, paid sick leave and holidays, paid orientation and training, an employee assistance program, and discount programs. NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that conducts research and provides analysis to inform programmatic, business, and policy decisions.

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.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Eligible to work in the United States and able to present I-9 identity and work-authorization documentation; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Conversational English-Spanish bilingual ability is strongly encouraged; additional bilingual pay is available after certification.
Field interviewing experience or related experience in sales, hospitality, marketing, canvassing, teaching, or customer service.
Enjoy meeting people from diverse backgrounds and professions, working independently, and managing and organizing one’s own work schedule.

Responsibilities

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