Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants. They make in-person contact with selected respondents, discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation. The work includes approaching selected households without a prior appointment and adhering to respondent contact times set by the Field Supervisor. Interviewers administer computer-assisted interviews, collect confidential information, and use standardized questionnaires with selected individuals. They independently manage administrative duties, participate in conference calls and online training, transmit data on schedule, and maintain project equipment and system updates. They are responsible for the proper care of issued equipment and for safeguarding and tracking participant incentives and project materials. The role also includes submitting accurate and timely Time & Expense reports, attending virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, and participating in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff. Interviewers must be willing to work and drive after dark, work in various weather conditions, and follow a variable work schedule based on quarterly schedules and assignment needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills through speech and listening.
Fluency in English through 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 other associated equipment.
Access to a password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities.
Ability to keep project information confidential.
Willingness to work in various types of 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs, including 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 disposition, with enjoyment of interacting with people from varied 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 properly, collect confidential information, and administer standardized questionnaires to selected individuals.
Independently manage administrative duties, including conference calls and 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 all 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.