Field Data Collector - GSS Speaks

NORC at the University of Chicago•Greensboro, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

NORC is hiring Field Data Collectors (Field Interviewers) to support research and data collection. In this position, you will help bring research to life by conducting in-person interviews in respondents’ homes. The data you collect will support studies on important issues, including healthcare access and affordability, the role of higher education in the workforce, and other topics that shape public policy. Candidates who are conversationally bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Available to work a part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.
Must be comfortable contacting people in-person at their home, often without notice.
Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. up and downstairs as needed.
Must reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in this job posting.
Must be able to use a company provided laptop, tablet, and applications for tasks such as sending emails and capturing notes about completed work.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 documentation).
Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
At least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
Field interviewing or related experience in sales, hospitality, marketing, canvassing, teaching, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Gain the cooperation of respondents in order to complete a survey by being persuasive and appropriately assertive.
Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.