Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Florence, SC

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About The Position

Field Interviewers travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants. They make in-person contact with selected respondents, including approaching households without prior appointments, to explain the study, answer questions, and obtain participation. Interviewers administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires, collect confidential information, transmit data on schedule, and follow respondent-contact schedules set by the Field Supervisor. The role also involves independently managing administrative duties, completing online training, participating in conference calls and scheduled virtual meetings, attending weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, and taking part in field observations by client or RTI staff. Interviewers are responsible for the proper use, care, and security of project equipment, materials, and participant incentives; tracking incentives; submitting accurate and timely Time & Expense reports; maintaining required equipment system updates; and completing administrative tasks. The position may require working and driving after dark and working in various weather conditions. Work schedules vary according to the quarterly schedule and the size and location of assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective spoken communication and listening skills.
Fluency in English 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 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 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 a reliable internet connection for training and required virtual meetings.
Ability to meet physical demands that include 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 and the 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.
Follow the Field Supervisor’s schedule for respondent contact times.
Administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires to selected individuals, collecting confidential information.
Manage administrative duties independently, including conference calls and online training.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume responsibility for the use, care, and security of project-issued equipment, participant incentives, and project materials.
Carefully track participant incentives and safeguard them and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
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 client or RTI staff.
Maintain required system updates to project equipment and complete administrative tasks.
Work and drive after dark when required.