Field Data Collector Talent Pipeline

NORC at the University of Chicago•Columbus, GA

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 and collect information supporting research on healthcare, education, workforce development, and other public-policy topics. The work involves meeting people from diverse backgrounds, working independently in the field, and accurately documenting information. Interviews may take place by phone or in person at respondents’ homes, jobs, or other public places. Candidates may need to make cold contacts by phone and in person to gain cooperation from new sample members. Hiring needs arise over time, and qualified candidates 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. The pay range is $19.00–$28.41 per hour, based on experience and geographic location, with an additional $1.00 per hour after Spanish-English bilingual certification is completed.

Requirements

Available to work 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 lbs. 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 evidence of identity and work authorization (I-9 documentation); visa sponsorship is unavailable.
At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Conversationally bilingual in Spanish and English; bilingual pay is available after certification.
Field interviewing experience or related experience in sales, hospitality, marketing, canvassing, teaching, or customer service.
Ability to manage, organize, and commit to one’s own work schedule; enjoys meeting people from diverse backgrounds.

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 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.