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 contact schedules set by the Field Supervisor and administer standardized, computer-assisted interviews while collecting confidential information. The role also involves independently handling administrative duties, transmitting data on schedule, maintaining project-issued equipment and system updates, tracking and safeguarding participant incentives and project materials, submitting accurate Time & Expense reports, completing online training, and attending virtual project and weekly supervisor meetings. Field Interviewers may participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff. The work may require driving and working after dark, variable scheduling, and possible overnight travel when remote segments are included in the assignment area.

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 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, and curious, with enjoyment of 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 participating in conference calls and completing online trainings.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume legal responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Track all participant incentives carefully.
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.