Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Traverse City, MI

11d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel to selected locations to recruit study participants, make in-person contact with selected respondents, discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation. The role includes approaching selected households without prior appointments and following a schedule set by the Field Supervisor for respondent contact times. Interviewers administer standardized computer-assisted interviews, collect confidential information, and transmit data as scheduled. The position also involves independently managing administrative duties, including conference calls, online training, Time & Expense reports, project equipment updates, and other required tasks. Interviewers safeguard and track participant incentives, project-issued equipment, and materials, and assume responsibility for their proper use and care. They attend virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, participate in field observations by client or RTI staff, and may travel overnight. The work can involve variable schedules, working and driving after dark, and a range of weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Available for overnight travel throughout the state.
Available for a variable work schedule as dictated by the quarterly schedule, size, and location of assignments.
Effective communication skills through speech and listening.
Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
Available for the entire training and data collection period.
Able to successfully complete training.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
Comfortable using an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and associated equipment.
Access to a password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities.
Able 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.
Able to carry, lift, stand, bend, stretch, stoop, type, and climb stairs; physical effort includes handling supplies and equipment weighing up to 13 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, and curious, with an enjoyment of interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines.
Computer skills, including email and internet proficiency.
Comfort working in unfamiliar areas.
Available for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area.

Responsibilities

Travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants, including overnight travel as required.
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 properly, collect confidential information, and administer standardized questionnaires to selected individuals.
Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings.
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.
Carefully track participant incentives and assume responsibility for them.
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.