Field Data Collector Talent Pipeline

NORC at the University of Chicago•Ithaca, NY

About The Position

This evergreen posting builds a pipeline of candidates for future Field Data Collector opportunities. The Field Data Collector conducts in-person interviews in respondents’ homes and collects information supporting research on healthcare, education, workforce development, and other topics that shape public policy. The role suits people who enjoy meeting new people, working independently in the field, and accurately documenting information. Conversationally bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified candidates may be contacted about future opportunities. The position is classified as intermittent and involves a flexible, part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts. Field work may include making cold contacts by phone and in person, and conducting interviews by phone or in respondents’ homes, jobs, or other public places. Project-specific details are provided during the webinar and interview process.

Requirements

Be available to work 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.
Be comfortable contacting people in person at their homes, often without notice.
Be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds up and downstairs as needed.
Reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in the job posting.
Be able to use a company-provided laptop, tablet, and applications.
Have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
Be eligible to work in the United States and provide I-9 documentation; visa sponsorship is not available.
Be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
Field interviewing experience or related experience in sales, hospitality, marketing, canvassing, teaching, or customer service.
Enjoy meeting people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Be a self-starter able to manage, organize, and commit to their own work schedule.

Responsibilities

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