Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Boise, ID

10d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel to selected locations to recruit study participants and make in-person contact with selected respondents. They discuss the study, answer questions, obtain participation, and may approach selected households without a prior appointment. Interviewers follow a schedule established by the Field Supervisor for respondent contact times. The role involves administering computer-assisted interviews, collecting confidential information, and delivering standardized questionnaires to selected individuals. Field Interviewers independently manage administrative duties, transmit data on schedule, track and safeguard participant incentives and project materials, care for project-issued equipment, submit accurate Time & Expense reports, and complete required trainings and system updates. They attend virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the field supervisor, and participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff. The position requires working and driving after dark, working in various weather conditions, and following a variable schedule based on quarterly assignments. It also involves physical activities including carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs, with supplies and equipment weighing up to 13 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills through speech and listening.
Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
Availability for the entire training and data collection period.
Ability to successfully complete training.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
Comfort using an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and other associated equipment.
Access to password-protected Wi-Fi for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities.
Ability to keep project information confidential.
Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark.
Regular access to a computer with a webcam or an internet-enabled device with a forward-facing camera, such as a tablet or smartphone, and reliable internet for training courses and required virtual meetings.
Ability to perform physical activities including carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs; physical effort includes handling supplies and equipment weighing up to 13 pounds.
Availability for a variable work schedule dictated by the quarterly schedule, size, and location of assignments.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet deadlines.
Computer skills, particularly email and internet proficiency.
Comfort working in unfamiliar areas.
Availability for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area.

Responsibilities

Travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants.
Make in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation.
Approach selected households without a prior appointment when required.
Follow the Field Supervisor’s schedule for respondent contact times.
Administer computer-assisted interviews, collect confidential information, and administer standardized questionnaires.
Independently manage administrative duties, including conference calls and online training.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Track participant incentives carefully and assume responsibility for them.
Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports.
Attend scheduled virtual meetings with project team members and weekly meetings with the field supervisor.
Participate in field observations conducted by a client or RTI staff member.
Maintain required system updates to project equipment and complete administrative tasks.
Work and drive after dark.