Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Providence, RI

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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 may approach selected households without a prior appointment. Interviewers follow a schedule established by the Field Supervisor and administer standardized, computer-assisted interviews while collecting confidential information. The role also includes independently managing administrative duties, participating in conference calls and online training, transmitting data on schedule, maintaining project equipment and system updates, and completing accurate Time & Expense reports. Interviewers safeguard and track participant incentives, equipment, and project materials; attend scheduled virtual and weekly field-supervisor meetings; and participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff. The position requires working and driving after dark and a variable schedule based on quarterly schedules and assignment size and location.

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 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, 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 based on 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 explain 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 proper use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
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.