Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

Field Interviewers travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants and make in-person contact with selected respondents. They explain the study, answer questions, obtain participation, and approach selected households without a prior appointment. Interviewers follow the contact schedule established by the Field Supervisor and administer standardized, computer-assisted interviews while collecting confidential information. The role includes independently managing administrative responsibilities, participating in conference calls and online training, transmitting data as scheduled, and submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports. Interviewers are responsible for the careful use and care of project-issued equipment and for safeguarding and tracking participant incentives and project materials. They attend scheduled virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, participate in field observations by client or RTI staff, and maintain required system updates and administrative tasks. The position may require working and driving after dark, working in various weather conditions, and following a variable schedule based on quarterly schedules and assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills through speech and listening.
Fluency in English in 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 reliable internet for training and required virtual meetings.
Ability to perform physical tasks 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 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 respondent contact schedule set by the Field Supervisor.
Administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires to selected individuals, collecting confidential information.
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.
Carefully track all participant incentives.
Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports.
Attend scheduled virtual project-team meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor.
Participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff.
Maintain required project-equipment system updates and complete administrative tasks.
Work and drive after dark.