Field Data Collector Talent Pipeline

NORC at the University of Chicago•Lansing, MI

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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 with respondents in their homes and collect information supporting research on healthcare, education, workforce development, and other topics that shape public policy. The work is performed independently in the field and involves accurately documenting information. Interviews may take place by phone or in person at respondents’ homes, jobs, or other public places. Candidates should be comfortable making cold contacts by phone and in person to gain cooperation from new sample members. Project-specific details are shared during the webinar and interview process. Applications are reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified candidates may be contacted about future opportunities. This position is classified as intermittent and is intended for a flexible, part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts. Candidates must live within 100 miles of the location displayed in the posting. The role requires a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation, as well as the ability to use a company-provided laptop, tablet, and applications. Employees must provide I-9 documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $28.41 per hour, based on experience and geographic location. After completing certification, bilingual employees receive an additional $1.00 for each hour worked. Intermittent staff are eligible for a 403(b) retirement plan, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid orientation and training, free counseling and referrals through NORC’s Employee Assistance Program, and discount programs.

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.
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 I-9 documentation establishing identity and work authorization; 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.
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 company-provided devices and applications to send emails and record notes about completed work.