Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Cleveland, OH

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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 discuss the study, answer questions, obtain participation, and approach selected households without a prior appointment. Interviewers follow respondent contact schedules set by the Field Supervisor and administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires while collecting confidential information. The role includes independently handling administrative duties such as conference calls, online training, data transmission, equipment updates, and accurate, timely Time & Expense reports. Interviewers attend virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, participate in field observations by client or RTI staff, and take legal responsibility for project-issued equipment. They safeguard and track participant incentives and project materials. The position requires working and driving after dark, variable scheduling, and willingness to work in varied weather conditions.

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 a password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmission 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, 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.
Contact selected respondents in person to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation.
Approach selected households without a prior appointment.
Follow respondent contact times set by the Field Supervisor.
Administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires and collect confidential information.
Independently manage administrative duties, including conference calls and online training.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume full and legal responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Assume responsibility for and carefully track participant incentives.
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.