RTI International-posted about 1 year ago
$47,840 - $47,840/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Fairbanks, AK
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

RTI International is seeking Part-Time Field Interviewers to work on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a government-sponsored research study. This role involves traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants, making in-person contact with respondents, and collecting confidential information. Field Interviewers will manage administrative duties, safeguard project materials, and submit timely reports. The position is ideal for self-motivated individuals who are passionate about community health and prefer not to work in an office setting.

  • Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants.
  • Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation.
  • Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires.
  • Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings.
  • Transmitting data as scheduled.
  • Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project-issued equipment.
  • Safeguarding any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
  • Assuming responsibility for and carefully tracking all participant incentives.
  • Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports.
  • Attending virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team.
  • Approaching selected households without a prior appointment.
  • Working and driving after dark.
  • Participating in weekly scheduled calls with the Field Supervisor.
  • Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment.
  • Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
  • Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening.
  • Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
  • Available for entire training and data collection period.
  • Able to successfully complete training.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
  • Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop and other associated equipment.
  • Access to password protected WiFi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities.
  • Able to keep project information confidential.
  • Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark.
  • Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  • Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines.
  • Computer skills, including email and internet proficiency.
  • Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas.
  • Maintain required system updates to project equipment, and completion of administrative tasks.
  • Health and Welfare stipend of $4.98 per hour for up to 40 hours per week.
  • Pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout.
  • Access to an employee discount program.
  • Travel time and mileage reimbursement.
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