Field Data Collector Talent Pipeline

NORC at the University of Chicago•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

This evergreen posting builds a pipeline of candidates for future Field Data Collector opportunities. Field Data Collectors conduct interviews in person, including in respondents’ homes, and collect information for research on healthcare, education, workforce development, and other topics that inform public policy. The work involves meeting people from diverse backgrounds, working independently in the field, making new contacts, and accurately documenting information. Interviews may be conducted by phone or in person at a respondent’s home, workplace, or another public place. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted about future opportunities. The position is classified as intermittent and offers a flexible, part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts. Project-specific details are provided during the webinar and interview process. The pay range is $19.00–$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. NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that conducts research and provides data and analysis to inform programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Founded in 1941, NORC emphasizes scientific integrity and collaboration.

Requirements

Be available for a part-time schedule of 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, including for sending emails and capturing notes about completed work.
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 of identity and work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.
Be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Conversational bilingual ability in Spanish and English; bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and may qualify for additional pay 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 and be able to manage, organize, and commit to an independent work schedule.

Responsibilities

Gain respondents’ cooperation to complete surveys by being persuasive and appropriately assertive.
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, workplaces, or other public places.
Accurately document information and completed work using company-provided devices and applications.