Field Data Collector Talent Pipeline

NORC at the University of Chicago • Memphis, TN

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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 interviews with respondents in person, including in their homes, and collect information supporting research on healthcare, education, workforce development, and other topics that shape public policy. Interviews may also take place by phone or at respondents’ jobs or other public places. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in the field, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, making cold contacts, and accurately documenting work. Conversationally bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified candidates may be contacted about future opportunities.

This is intermittent work with a flexible, part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts. The position pays $19.00–$28.41 per hour, based on experience and geographic location. After completing certification, bilingual staff receive an additional $1.00 for each hour worked. Intermittent staff are eligible for a 403(b) retirement plan, paid sick leave and 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 delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to inform programmatic, business, and policy decisions. It has conducted research since 1941, advancing scientific integrity and collaboration.

Requirements

• Available for a part-time schedule of 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.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and present identity and work-authorization documents for Form I-9; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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.
• Self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to their own work schedule.
• Enjoys meeting people from diverse backgrounds and professions.

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 work, including sending emails and capturing notes about completed tasks.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid orientation and training
• Free counseling and referrals through NORC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs, including travel and electronics
• Additional bilingual pay of $1.00 per hour worked after certification is completed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED